EW8F1168MS 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 10 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 • • • • • • • 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. Make sure that there is air circulation between the appliance and the floor. When the appliance is in its permanent position, check if it is levelled correctly with the aid of a spirit level. If it is not, adjust the feet accordingly. Do not install the appliance directly above a floor drain.
www.electrolux.com 2.5 Service • • To repair the appliance contact an Authorised Service Centre. Use original spare parts only. 2.6 Disposal WARNING! Risk of injury or suffocation. • • • • Cut off the mains electrical cable close to the appliance and dispose of it. Remove the door catch to prevent children or pets from becoming trapped in the drum. Dispose of the appliance in accordance with local requirements for the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
ENGLISH 5. Remove the polystyrene protection from the bottom. Put the appliance back into an upright position. 6. Remove the power supply cable and the drain hose from the hose holders. 1 2 7. Remove the three transit bolts and pull out the plastic spacers. 3.2 Information for installation Positioning and levelling Adjust the appliance correctly to prevent vibration, noise and movement of the appliance when it operates. 1. Install the appliance on a flat hard floor.
www.electrolux.com 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. Position it toward left or right depending on the positon of the water tap. Make sure that the inlet hose is not in vertical position. 3. If necessary, loosen the ring nut to set it in the correct position. 4. Connect the water inlet hose to the cold water tap with 3/4'' thread.
ENGLISH 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.Without the plastic hose guide, to a sink spigot- Put the drain hose in the spigot and tighten it with a clamp.
www.electrolux.com 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. • • • • The FreshScent System, thanks to new Cashmere and FreshScent steam programmes offers the perfect solution for refreshing even the most delicate garments without washing.
ENGLISH 11 Extra Rinse touch button 12 Stain touch button 13 Prewash touch button 11 14 On/Off push button 5.3 Display MIX 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. MIX Oko-Mix indicator. Steam 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 creasing. The washing programme ends with water in the drum. The indicator remains on. 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. 6.7 Permanent Extra Rinse With this option you can add a few rinses according to the selected washing programme.
www.electrolux.com 6.10 Silent Touch this button to activate-deactivate the option Silent . The intermediate and the final spinning phases are suppressed and the programme ends with water in the drum. This helps to reduce creasing. The display shows the indicator . The door stays locked. The drum turns regularly to reduce creasing. You must drain the water to unlock the door. As the programme is very quiet, it is suitable for use at night time when cheaper electricity tariffs are available.
ENGLISH In some appliances the programme duration is reduced without showing any dashes. 15 6.13 Start/Pause Touch the Start/Pause button to start, pause the appliance or interrupt a running programme. 7. PROGRAMMES 7.
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 2.5 (1200- 400 kg4) rpm) 1 kg5) 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 30 °C 40 °C - Cold Maximum spin speed Spin speed range 1200 rpm (1200 400 rpm) Maxi‐ mum load 2 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 14min ■ ■ ■ Outdoor ■ ■ ■ ■ Denim ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ UltraWash ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Wool/Silk ■ ■ ■ Time Manager Delay Start Silent 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 Silent button until comes on/goes off on the display. 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. 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 10.11 End of the programme When the programme has finished, the appliance stops automatically. The acoustic signals operate (if they are 2. Press the Start/Pause button: the appliance drains the water and spins. The option indicator Rinse Hold If you have set Silent and the spin speed is not changed, when you press The indicator of the Start/Pause button goes off. The door unlocks and the indicator goes off. 1. Press button On/Off to deactivate the appliance.
www.electrolux.com 11. HINTS AND TIPS WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 11.1 The laundry load • • • • • • • • • • • • • Divide the laundry into: white, coloured, synthetics, delicates and wool. Follow the washing instructions on the laundry care labels. Do not wash white and coloured items together. Some coloured items can discolour with the first wash. We recommend that you wash them separately for the first couple of times. Button up pillowcases, close zippers, hooks and poppers. Tie up belts.
ENGLISH 11.5 Water hardness If the water hardness in your area is high or moderate, we recommend that you use a water softener for washing machines. In areas where the water hardness is soft it is not necessary to use a water softener. 27 To find out the water hardness in your area, contact your local water authority. Use the correct quantity of water softener. Follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product. 12. CARE AND CLEANING WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 12.
www.electrolux.com Clean the drum with special products for stainless steel. cleaning, put the top part back into position. Always follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product. For a thorough clean: • • Remove all laundry from the drum. Run a Cotton programme with the highest temperature. Add a small quantity of powder detergent into the empty drum, in order to rinse out any left residues. Occasionally, at the end of a cycle the display may show 3.
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. • The display shows the alarm code 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. WARNING! Deactivate the appliance before carrying out any check. 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.
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 10 1.85 90 240 44 Cotton 40°C 10 1.30 90 220 44 Synthetics 40°C 4 0.72 55 160 35 Delicates 40°C 4 0.60 60 120 35 Wool/Silk 30°C 2 0.35 59 60 30 Standard 60°C cotton 10 0.75 60 260 44 Standard 60°C cotton 5 0.51 44 200 44 Standard 40°C cotton 5 0.
ENGLISH Cold water Water supply 1) Maximum Load Cotton Energy Efficiency Class Spin Speed 10 kg A+++ Maximum 1600 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 The drawer can be used for laundry storage e.g.: towels, cleaning products and more. Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory. 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.
ENGLISH 39 Clean the filter regularly and, especially, if the alarm code display. appears on the 17.3 Programmes Programmes Cotton Load Product description 10 kg White cotton and coloured cotton. 10 kg White cotton and coloured cotton. Standard programmes for the Energy Label con‐ sumption values. Synthetics 4 kg Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Delicates 4 kg Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose, polyester items. 1 kg Steam programme for wool and cashmere.
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