user manual Washer-dryer EWW 14791 W
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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 • Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum. To prevent children and pets becoming trapped inside the drum the machine incorporates a special feature. To activate this device, rotate the button (without pressing it) inside the door clockwise until the groove is horizontal. If necessary use a coin. To disable this device and restore the possibility of closing the door, rotate the button counterclockwise until the groove is vertical.
electrolux 5 Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for detergent used for prewash and soak phase or for stain remover used during the stain action phase (if available). The prewash and soak detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The stain remover is added during the stain action phase. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. If using liquid detergent pour it just before starting the programme. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch).
electrolux Temperature This button allows you to increase or decrease the washing temperature. Spin Reduction By pressing this button you can change the spin speed of the selected programme. Select the Automatic Drying By pressing this button you can choose the required degree of drying for cottons and synthetics: • Extra dry (Cottons) • Store dry (Cottons and Synthetics) • Iron dry (Cottons) The icon of the selected dryness degree will be marked with a line above and below the selected degree of drying.
electrolux 7 empty out the water, please read the paragraph «At the end of the programme». 7.5: Automatic Dry Icons By pressing the button 4 you can choose one of the required degree of drying for cottons and synthetics: • = Extra dry (for Cottons) • = Store dry (for Cottons and Synthetics) • = Iron dry (for Cottons) 7.6: Child safety lock (see «First Use» paragraph). 7.
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 4 and 5 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 Select the temperature by pressing button 2 By selecting a programme, the appliance proposes automatically a default temperature. Press this button repeatedly to increase or decrease the temperature, if you want your laundry to be washed at a different temperature. Select the required programme by turning the programme selector dial (1) Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme.
electrolux 3. Press button 8 : – the machine starts its hourly countdown. – The programme will start after the selected delay has expired. Cancelling the delayed start after having pressed button 8 : 1. Set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing button 8 . 2. Press button 6 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.
electrolux 11 Interrupting a programme Press the button 8 to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding green pilot light starts blinking. Press the button again to restart the programme. Cancelling a programme to cancel a proTurn the selector dial to gramme which is running. You can select now a new programme. Opening the door After the programme has started (or during the delay time) the door is locked, if you need to open it, set first the machine to PAUSE by pressing the button 8 .
electrolux sponding to the required dryness degree appears on the display, marked with the icon . 5. If you wish to select a timed drying, press button 5 until the time you want appears on the display (see the «Drying Programme» table). Every time you press this button the drying time increases by 5 minutes. Note! The programme time will automatically increase by some minutes. 6. Press button 8 to start the programme. After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute.
electrolux 13 Helpful hints and tips Sorting out the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens. Before loading the laundry Never wash whites and coloureds together. Whites may lose their «whiteness» in the wash. New coloured items may run in the first wash; they should therefore be washed separately the first time.
electrolux Quantity of detergent to be used The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water used. Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on quantities to use. Use less detergent if: • you are washing a small load • the laundry is lightly soiled • large amounts of foam form during washing. of the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant water supply company, or from your local authority.
electrolux 15 ing to the different fabrics. Take note of the duration drying time of the already performed cycles. Warning! Do not over dry the laundry in order to avoid creasing of fabrics or garment’s shrinking. Additional drying If the laundry is still damp at the end of the drying programme, select a short drying cycle again.
electrolux Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Options Baby 40° - Cold Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed at 700 rpm Max. load kg 2 Extra delicate cycle for multi coloured or special knit baby clothes. SPIN NO SPIN RINSE HOLD NIGHT CYCLE EXTRA RINSE Sport Intensive 40° - Cold Prewash - Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm Max.
electrolux 17 Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Options Silk 30° - Cold Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed at 700 rpm Max. load 1 kg Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed synthetic items. SPIN NO SPIN RINSE HOLD NIGHT CYCLE Hand wash 40° - Cold Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed at 1000 rpm Max. load 2 kg Special programme for delicate fabrics with «hand washing» care symbol.
electrolux Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Detergent Compartment Options O = OFF For cancelling the programme which is running or to switch the machine off . Synthetics Dry Drying synthetic programme. It can be used with timed drying or with automatic drying (dryness degree: cupboard dry). Cottons Dry Drying synthetic programme.
electrolux 19 In compliance with EC directive EN 50229 the cotton reference programme for the data entered in the Energy Label must be tested dividing the maximum washing load by two equal parts and drying with DRYING TIME each of them. Care and cleaning Warning! You must disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply, before you can carry out any cleaning or maintenance work. The washing powder and additive dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly.
electrolux Drain pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly 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: 1. Disconnect the appliance. 2. If necessary wait until the water has cooled down. 3. Open the pump door. Washing drum Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to rusting foreign bodies in the washing or tap water containing iron.
electrolux 21 7. Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it. Cleaning the water inlet filter If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill, check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked. 1. Turn off the water tap. 2. Unscrew the hose from the tap. 3. Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff brush. 4. Screw the hose back onto the tap. 8. Refit the cap on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. 9. Screw the pump fully in. 10.
electrolux Frost precautions If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows: 1. Turn off the water tap. 2. Unscrew the inlet hose. 3. Place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out. 4. Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying hose after having put the cap on again. 5.
electrolux 23 Problem Possible cause/Solution The drain hose is squashed or kinked. E20 • Check the drain hose connection. The drain filter is clogged. E20 • Clean the drain filter. The machine does not empAn option or a programme that ends with the water still in the tub or ty and/or does not spin: that eliminates all the spinning phases has been selected. • Select the draining or spinning programme. The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. • Redistribute the laundry.
electrolux Problem Possible cause/Solution The machine makes an unusual noise: The machine is fitted with a type of motor which makes an unusual noise compared with other traditional motors. This new motor ensures a softer start and more even distribution of the laundry in the drum when spinning, as well as increased stability of the machine. No water is visible in the drum: Machines based on modern technology operate very economically using very little water without affecting performance.
electrolux 25 Consumption values Programme Energy consumption (KWh) Water consumption (litres) White Cottons 90° 2.5 62 Cottons 60° 1.7 63 1.36 57 Cottons 40° 1.0 62 Synthetics 40° 0.55 51 Delicates 40° 0.53 67 Wool/ Handwash 30° 0.32 64 Cotton ECO 60° 1) Programme duration (Minutes) For the duration of the programmes, please refer to the display on the control panel.
electrolux 3. With a suitable spanner unscrew and remove the central rear bolt A . Slide out the relevant plastic spacer. A D 4. Unscrew and remove the two large rear bolts B and the six smaller bolts C . C C C B C B 5. Remove the bracket D and tighten up the six smaller bolts C . 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.
electrolux 27 Water inlet Warning! This appliance must be connected to a cold water supply. Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Check that the machine does not touch the wall or other kitchen units. Level the washing machine by raising or lowering the feet. The feet may be tight to adjust as they incorporate a self locking nut, but the machine MUST be level and stable.
electrolux 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 29 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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