EWF1286ODW EN Washing Machine User Manual
www.electrolux.com CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................3 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................4 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 5 4. CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................. 6 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.
www.electrolux.com • • • • • The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be reused. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance.
ENGLISH 2.3 Water connection • • • • Make sure not to cause damage to the water hoses. Before you connect the appliance to new pipes or pipes not used for a long time, let the water flow until it is clean. The first time you use the appliance, make sure that there is no leakage. 2.4 Use WARNING! Risk of injury, electrical shock, fire, burns or damage to the appliance. • • • • Use this appliance in a household only. Obey the safety instructions on the detergent packaging.
www.electrolux.com 3.3 Fixing plate kit (4055171146) Available from your authorized dealer. If you install the appliance on a plinth, secure the appliance in the fixing plates. To close the door, turn the device anticlockwise until the groove is vertical. Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory. 4. CONTROL PANEL 4.
ENGLISH 7 4.2 Display A B C D A) The Temperature area: : Temperature indicator : Cold water indicator B) : Time Manager indicator. C) The time area: • • • G F E : the programme duration : the delay start : the alarm codes • : the message of error • : the programme is completed. D) : the child safety lock indicator. E) Washing indicators: • • : the washing phase : the rinses phase • : the spin phase • : the steam phase • : the Extra rinse permanent option.
www.electrolux.com Programme Temperature range Maximum load Maximum spin speed Programme description (Type of load and soil level) Delicati 40°C - Cold 4 kg 1200 rpm Delicate fabrics as acrylics, viscose, polyester items. Normal soil. Lana/A mano 40°C - Cold 1.5 kg 1200 rpm Machine washable wool, hand washa‐ ble wool and delicate fabrics with «hand washing» care symbol.2) Piumoni 60°C - 30°C 3 kg 800 rpm Special programme for one synthetic blanket, duvet, bedspread and so on.
ENGLISH 9 Programme Temperature range Maximum load Maximum spin speed Programme description (Type of load and soil level) Cotoni Eco6) 60°C - 40°C 8 kg 1200 rpm White cotton and colour-fast cotton. Normal soil. The energy consumption decreases and the time of the washing programme is extended. 1) The filling of hot water and cold water starts automatically on the following programmes: • Cottons 90°C : hot water only. • Cottons 40°C-60°C : hot + cold water. • Synthetics 40°C-60°C : hot + cold water.
www.electrolux.com Programme ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 1) Set the spin speed. Make sure it agrees with the laundry. If you set No Spin option the only drain phase is available. 6. CONSUMPTION VALUES The data of this table are approximate. Different causes can change the data: the quantity and type of laundry, the water and ambient tempera‐ ture. At programme start the display shows the duration programme for the maximum load capacity.
ENGLISH Programmes Load (kg) Standard 40 °C cotton Energy consump‐ tion (kWh) 4 Water con‐ Approxi‐ sumption mate pro‐ (litre) gramme duration (minutes) 0.49 47 11 Remaining moisture (%)1) 156 53 1) At the end of spin phase. 2) Not available for some models. Off Mode (W) Left On Mode (W) 0,48 0,48 The information given in the chart above are in compliance with the EU Commission regulation 1015/2010 implementing directive 2009/125/EC. 6.
www.electrolux.com • 7.6 Hot and cold The display shows the indicator . To drain the water refer to ‘At the end of the programme’. The hot water connection is on. Extra Silent • • • • • Set this option to remove all spin phases and to perform a silent washing. The rinse phase uses more water for some washing programmes. The washing programme stops with the water in the drum. The drum turns regularly to prevent the laundry creases. The door stays locked. You must drain the water to unlock the door.
Indicator Cotoni Eco ENGLISH 4) ■ ■ ■3) ■3) 1) ■ 13 1) ■3) 1) If available. 2) Shortest: to fresh the laundry. 3) Programme default duration. 4) Longest: Increasing the programme du‐ ration gradually decreases the energy con‐ sumption. The optimized heating phase saves energy and the longer duration main‐ tains the same washing results (specially for normal soil). 8. SETTINGS • 8.1 Child Lock With this option you can prevent that the children play with the control panel.
www.electrolux.com 10. DAILY USE WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. CAUTION! Make sure that no laundry stays between the seal and the door. There is a risk of water leakage or damage to the laundry. 10.1 Loading the laundry 1. Open the appliance door 2. Put the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. 3. Shake the items before you put them in the appliance. Make sure not to put too much laundry in the drum. 4. Close the door firmly. 10.2 Using detergent and additives 1.
ENGLISH 15 10.4 Liquid or powder detergent A 1. 2. 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. 10.5 Activating the appliance Press the button to activate or deactivate the appliance. A tune sounds when the appliance is activated. 10.
www.electrolux.com • • • The indicator starts to flash on the display. The programme starts, the door locks, the display shows the indicator . The drain pump can operate for a short time when the appliance fills water. After approximately 15 minutes from the start of the programme: • The appliance adjusts automatically the programme duration agree with the laundry load. • The display shows the new value. 10.8 Starting a programme with the delay start 1.
ENGLISH 10.12 At the end of the programme • • The appliance drains and spins automatically after approximately 18 hours (except for Wool programme). comes on. In the display • • • • The indicator of the goes off. The door lock indicator goes off. You can open the door. Remove the laundry from the appliance. Make sure that the drum is empty. Close the water tap. • 4. Press the button for some seconds to deactivate the appliance. The appliance stops automatically.
www.electrolux.com • • • Be careful with the curtains. Remove the hooks or put the curtains in a washing bag or pillowcase. Do not wash in the appliance laundry without hems or with cuts. Use a washing bag to wash small and/or delicate items (e.g. underwired bras, belts, tights, etc. ). A very small load can cause balance problems with the spin phase. If this occurs, adjust manually the items in the tub and start the spin phase again. 11.
ENGLISH use a water descaling product for washing machines. • • Regularly examine the drum to prevent limescale and rust particles. 19 Remove the laundry from the drum. Set the cotton programme with the highest temperature with a small quantity of detergent. 12.4 Door seal To remove rust particles use only special products for washing machine. Do this separately from the laundry wash. Always obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product. 12.
www.electrolux.com 12.6 Cleaning the drain filter WARNING! Do not clean the drain filter if the water in the appliance is hot. 1. 2. 2 1 1 2 1 3. 4. 1 5. 6.
ENGLISH 7. 8. 1 2 9. 2 1 12.7 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter 1. 2.
www.electrolux.com 3. 4. 45° 20° 12.8 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 • - The mains supply is unstable. Wait until the mains supply is stable. • - No communication between electronic elements of the appliance. Switch off and switch on again. 23 WARNING! Deactivate the appliance before you do the checks. 13.2 Possible failures Problem Possible solution The programme does not start. 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 not a damaged fuse in the fuse box.
www.electrolux.com Problem Possible solution Set the drain programme if you set an option which ends with water in the tub. The spin phase does Set the spin programme. not operate or the washing cycle lasts lon‐ ger than usually. Make sure that the drain filter is not clogged. Clean the fil‐ ter, if necessary. Refer to 'Care and cleaning'. Adjust manually the items in the tub and start the spin phase again. This problem may be caused by balance problems. There is water on the floor.
ENGLISH Problem 25 Possible solution Decrease the laundry load. You cannot set an op‐ tion. Make sure that you press only the wanted button(s). 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. 14.
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