EW7F3846SI EN Washing Machine User Manual
www.electrolux.com CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................3 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................4 3. INSTALLATION.................................................................................................. 6 4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 9 5. CONTROL PANEL..............................
ENGLISH 1. 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damages that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference. 1.
www.electrolux.com by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast and other residential type environments; – areas for communal use in blocks of flats or in launderettes. Do not exceed the maximum load of 8 kg (refer to the "Programme chart" chapter). The operating water pressure at the water entry point from the outlet connection must be between 0.5 bar (0.05 MPa) and 8 bar (0.8 MPa). The ventilation opening in the base must not be covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.
ENGLISH • • • • • • • • • • • the drum to prevent an internal damage. Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear. Do not install or use a damaged appliance. Follow the installation instructions supplied with the appliance. Do not install or use the appliance where the temperature can be less than 0°C or where it is exposed to the weather. The floor area on which the appliance is to be installed must be flat, stable, heat resistant and clean.
www.electrolux.com • loading them into the washing machine. Do not touch the glass door while a programme is in operation. The glass can get hot. 2.5 Service • • To repair the appliance contact an Authorised Service Centre. Use original spare parts only. 2.6 Disposal • • • • Disconnect the appliance from the mains electrical and water supplies. Cut off the mains electrical cable close to the appliance and dispose of it.
ENGLISH 5. Remove the polystyrene protection from the bottom. Put the appliance back into an upright position. 7 6. Remove the power supply cable and the drain hose from the hose holders. It is possible to see water flowing from the drain hose. This is because the washing machine has been tested at the factory. 1 2 7. Remove the three transit bolts and pull out 8. Put the plastic caps, that you find in the the plastic spacers. user manual bag, in the holes.
www.electrolux.com 1. Make a U shape with the drain hose and put it around the plastic hose guide. CAUTION! Make sure there is no damage to hoses and there are no leaks from the couplings. Do not use an extension hose if the inlet hose is too short. Contact the service centre for a replacement inlet hose. 1. Connect the water inlet hose to the back of the appliance. 45 20 2. On the edge of a sink - Fasten the guide to the water tap or to the wall. O O 2.
ENGLISH 9 pipe. Refer to the illustration. The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated , i.e. the inner diameter of the drain pipe (min. 38 mm min. 1.5") must be larger than the external diameter of the drain hose. Make sure that the drain hose makes a loop to prevent particles going into the appliance from the sink. 6. Position the hose directly to a built-in drain pipe in the room wall and tighten it with a clamp. 5.
www.electrolux.com 7 8 9 10 Feet for levelling the appliance Drain hose Inlet hose connection Mains cable 11 Transit bolts 12 Hose support 5. CONTROL PANEL 5.1 Special features Your new washing machine meets all modern requirements for an effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption and proper care of fabric.
ENGLISH 10 Extra Rinse touch button 11 13 On/Off push button 11 Stain touch button 12 Prewash touch button 5.3 Display The Temperature area: Temperature indicator . Cold water indicator. Child safety lock indicator. Door locked indicator. Delay start indicator. The digital indicator can show: • Programme duration (e. g. • Delay time (e. g. • Cycle end ( ). ). ). • Warning code (e.g. • Error indicator ( ). ). Time Manager indicator. Steam phase indicator. Anti-crease phase indicator.
www.electrolux.com The spin area: Spin speed indicator No Spin indicator. Spin phase is off. Silent indicator. Rinse Hold indicator. Add garments indicator. it lights at the beginning of the wash‐ ing phase, when it is still possible to pause the appliance and add more laundry. Maximum load indicator (refer to "The SensiCare System load detection " paragraph). It flashes when the laundry load exceeds the maximum declared load of the selected programme. 6. DIAL AND BUTTONS 6.
ENGLISH The indicator remains displayed. The door stays locked and the drum turns regularly to reduce creasing. You must drain the water to unlock the door. If you touch the Start/Pause button, the appliance performs the spinning phase and drains the water. The appliance empties the water out automatically after 18 hours approximately. • option. Activate the Silent The intermediate and the final spinning phases are suppressed and the programme ends with water in the drum. This helps to reduce creasing.
www.electrolux.com The indicator steam phase. is steady on during This option can increase the programme duration. When the programme stops the display shows , the indicator goes off and the indicator is steady on. The drum performs smooth movements for about 30 minutes to keep the steam benefit. By touching any button the anticrease movements stop and the door unlocks. very quick cycle for a smaller lightly soiled load (max. half load recommended).
ENGLISH 15 7. PROGRAMMES 7.1 Programme Chart Programme Default tem‐ perature Temperature range Maximum spin speed Spin speed range Maxi‐ mum load Programme description (Type of load and soil level) Washing programmes Cotton 40 °C 90 °C - Cold Cotton Eco1) 40 °C 60 °C - 40 °C Synthetics 40 °C 60 °C - Cold Delicate 40 °C 40 °C - Cold 1400 rpm 8 kg (1400- 400 rpm) White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal, heavy and light soil. 1400 rpm 8 kg (1400- 400 rpm) White cotton and fast-coloured cotton.
www.electrolux.com Programme Default tem‐ perature Temperature range Maximum spin speed Spin speed range Maxi‐ mum load Programme description (Type of load and soil level) Steam programmes with FreshScent System Steam programmes can be used for reducing wrinkles and odours2) of garments that just need to be refreshed, avoiding washing. The fabric fibres are relaxed and after‐ wards ironing becomes effortless. When the programme is completed, quickly re‐ move the laundry from the drum3).
ENGLISH Programme Default tem‐ perature Temperature range Maximum spin speed Spin speed range Maxi‐ mum load 1 kg Freshscent - 17 Programme description (Type of load and soil level) Cottons, Synthetics, Delicates. Short and gentle steam programme to refresh even your very delicate garments, including very delicate garments with sequins, lace etc. When treat‐ ing smaller loads, the programme duration can be further reduced by means of the Time Manager option.
www.electrolux.com Programme Default tem‐ perature Temperature range Outdoor 30 °C 40 °C - Cold Maximum spin speed Spin speed range Maxi‐ mum load Programme description (Type of load and soil level) 1200 rpm 2 kg4) (1200- 400 1 kg5) rpm) Do not use fabric softener and make sure that there is no soften‐ er residue in the detergent dis‐ penser. Synthetic sport items.
ENGLISH Programme Default tem‐ perature Temperature range Wool/Silk 40 °C 40 °C - Cold Maximum spin speed Spin speed range 1200 rpm (1200 400 rpm) Maxi‐ mum load 1.5 kg 19 Programme description (Type of load and soil level) Machine washable wool, hand washable wool and other fabrics with «hand washing» care symbol6). 1) Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption values.
Rapid 14 min. ■ ■ ■ Sport ■ ■ ■ Outdoor ■ ■ ■ Denim ■ ■ ■ Wool/Silk ■ ■ ■ Time Manager Delay start Plus Steam Soft Plus Extra Rinse Prewash1) Spin Programme Stain 2) www.electrolux.com No Spin 20 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 1) Prewash and Stain cannot be selected together. 2) This option is not available with temperature lower than 40 °C. 3) If you set the No Spin option, the appliance performs draining only. 7.
ENGLISH 8.2 Child Lock With this option you can prevent children from playing with the control panel. • To activate/deactivate this option, hold down the Plus Steam button until 21 The appliance will default to this option after you switch it off. The Child Lock function may not be available for a few seconds after switching the appliance on. comes on/goes off on the display. 9. BEFORE FIRST USE 1. Make sure that the electrical power is available and the water tap is open. 2.
www.electrolux.com 10.3 Filling the detergent and additives 10.4 Check the position of the detergent flap 1. Pull out the detergent dispenser until it stops. - Compartment for prewash phase, soak programme or stain re‐ mover. - Compartment for washing phase. 2. Press the lever down to remove the dispenser. 3. To use powder detergent, turn the flap up. 4. To use liquid detergent, turn the flap down. - Compartment for fabric softener and other liquid treatments(fabric condi‐ tioner, starch).
ENGLISH 23 10.7 Starting a programme with the delay start 1. Touch the Delay start button repeatedly until the display shows the desired delay time. On the display the indicator shows 2. Touch the Start/Pause button. The appliance door locks and starts the countdown of the delay start. The display Make sure that the flap does not cause a blockage when you close the drawer. 10.5 Setting a programme 1. Turn the programme dial to select the desired washing programme.
www.electrolux.com 2. Touch the Delay start button repeatedly until the display shows the desired delay time. The SensiCare detection is carried out with complete washing programmes only and if the programme duration has not been reduced by means of the Time Manager button. 3. Touch the Start/Pause button again to start the new countdown. 10.8 The SensiCare System load detection 10.
ENGLISH Now, you can set a new washing programme. 10.11 Opening the door Adding garments If the temperature and level of the water in the drum are too high and/or the drum is still rotating you cannot open the door. While a programme or the delay start operates, the appliance door is locked. 1. Touch the button Start/Pause . In the display the related door lock indicator goes off. 2. Open the appliance door. If necessary, add or remove the items. 3. Close the door and touch the Start/ button.
www.electrolux.com Press the On/Off button to activate the appliance again. The display shows the end of the last programme. Turn the programme dial to set a new cycle. If the dial is rotated to the "Reset" If you set a programme or an option that ends with water in the drum, the Stand-by function doesn't deactivate the appliance to remind you to drain the water. position , the appliance automatically turns off in 30 seconds. 11. HINTS AND TIPS c. press the Start/Pause button.
ENGLISH programme temperature and the level of soil. 11.4 Ecological hints • • • • Set a programme without the prewash phase to wash laundry with normal soil. Always start a washing programme with the maximum load of laundry allowed. If you pre-treat the stains or use a stain remover, set a programme with a low temperature. To use the correct quantity of detergent, check the water hardness of your domestic system. Refer to "Water hardness". 27 11.
www.electrolux.com 12.5 Cleaning the drum Regularly examine the drum to prevent rust forming. Clean the drum with special products for stainless steel. Always follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product. 2. Remove the top part of the additive compartment to aid cleaning and flush it out under running warm water, to remove any traces of accumulated detergent. After cleaning, put the top part back into position. For a thorough clean: • • Remove all laundry from the drum.
ENGLISH 29 12.7 Cleaning the drain pump WARNING! Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Regularly check the drain pump filter and make sure that it is clean. Clean the drain pump if: • The appliance does not drain the water. • The drum does not turn. • The appliance makes an unusual noise because of the blockage of the drain pump. 4. Turn the filter 180 degrees in anticlockwise direction to open it, without removing. Let the water flow out.
www.electrolux.com contact the Authorised Service Centre. 12. Close the pump cover. 2 1 10. Clean the filter under the water tap. 11. Put the filter back into the special guides by turning it clockwise. Make sure that you tighten the filter correctly to prevent leakages. 2 1 When you drain the water with the emergency drain procedure, you must activate the drain system again: a. Put 2 litres of water in the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser. b.
ENGLISH 31 12.8 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter 1 2 3 45° 20° 12.9 Emergency drain If the appliance cannot drain the water, carry out the same procedure, described in 'Cleaning the drain pump' paragraph. If necessary, clean the pump. When you drain the water with the emergency drain procedure, you must activate the drain system again: 1. Put 2 litres of water in the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser. 2. Start the programme to drain the water. 12.
www.electrolux.com 13.1 Introduction The appliance does not start or it stops during operation. First try to find a solution to the problem (refer to the table). If the problem persists, contact the Authorised Service Centre. In case of major problems, the acoustic signals operate, the display shows an alarm code and the Start/Pause • • • button may flash continuously: - The mains supply is unstable. Wait until the mains supply is stable.
ENGLISH 33 13.2 Possible failures Problem Possible solution • • • The programme does not start. • • • • • • • The appliance does not • fill with water properly. • • Make sure that the mains plug is connected to the mains socket. Make sure that the appliance door is closed. Make sure that there is no damaged fuse in the fuse box. Make sure that the Start/Pause has been touched. If the delay start is set, cancel the setting or wait for the end of countdown.
www.electrolux.com Problem Possible solution • There is water on the floor. • • • You cannot open the appliance door. • • • • • The appliance makes an unusual noise and vibrates. The programme dura‐ tion increases or de‐ creases during pro‐ gramme execution. • • Make sure that a washing programme that ends with water in tub, has been selected. Make sure that the washing programme is finished. Set the drain or the spin programme if there is water in the drum.
ENGLISH 13.3 Emergency door opening In case of power failure or functioning failure the appliance door remains locked. The washing programme continues when the power is restored. If the door remains locked in case of failure, it is possible to open it using the emergency unlock function. Before opening the door: 35 To open the door, proceed as follows: 1. Press the On/Off button to switch the appliance off. 2. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. 3. Open the filter flap. 4.
www.electrolux.com Programmes Load (kg) Energy con‐ sumption (kWh) Water con‐ sumption (litre) Approxi‐ Remain‐ mate pro‐ ing mois‐ gramme ture (%)1) duration (minutes) Cotton 60°C 8 1.30 80 220 52 Cotton 40°C 8 1.20 80 210 52 Synthetics 40°C 3 0.80 60 140 35 Delicate 40°C 3 0.60 60 120 35 Wool/Silk 30°C 1.5 0.30 60 75 30 Standard 60°C cotton 8 0.70 54 230 52 Standard 60°C cotton 4 0.50 41 230 52 Standard 40°C cotton 4 0.
ENGLISH Cold water Water supply 1) Maximum Load Cotton Energy Efficiency Class Spin Speed 37 8 kg A+++ Maximum 1400 rpm 1) Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread. 16. ACCESSORIES 16.1 Available in www.electrolux.com/shop or from authorised dealer Only appropriate accessories approved by ELECTROLUX ensure the safety standards of the appliance. If unapproved parts are used, any claims will be invalidated. 16.
www.electrolux.com 17. QUICK GUIDE 17.1 Daily use 1 2 3 5 4 Connect the mains plug to the mains socket. Open the water tap. Load the laundry. Pour the detergent and other treatment in the proper compartment of the detergent dispenser. 1. Push the On/Off button to turn the appliance on. 2. Turn the programme dial to set the desired programme. 3. Set the desired options by means of the corresponding touch buttons. 4. To start the programme, touch the Start/Pause button. 5. The appliance starts.
ENGLISH 39 17.3 Programmes Programmes Cotton Load Product description 8 kg White cotton and coloured cotton. 8 kg White cotton and coloured cotton. Standard programmes for the Energy Label con‐ sumption values. Synthetics 3 kg Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Delicate 3 kg Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose, polyester items. 1 kg Steam programme for wool and cashmere. 1 kg Steam programme for cotton, synthetic and delicate garments.
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