EWF14013 Washing Machine User Manual
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CONTENTS 5. DAILY USE 5.1 Loading The Laundry.................................................................................................... 14 5.2 Using Detergent And Additives .................................................................................... 15 5.3 Options Setting ............................................................................................................ 16 5.4 Starting A Cycle......................................................................................
www.electrolux.com 1. SAFETY INFORMATION 1.1 Conditions Of Use This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: ● ● Farm houses By clients in serviced apartments, holiday apartments and residential type environments. In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings.
1.3 Child Safety Device (Door Block Button) When you activate this device, you cannot close the door. This prevents children or pets being locked in the drum. ● To activate this device, rotate the button (WITHOUT pressing it) inside the door clockwise until it stops. If necessary use a coin. ● To disable this device and restore the possibility of closing the door, rotate the button counter-clockwise until the groove is vertical. 1.
www.electrolux.com ● Always be sure, that there is no water ● leakage from hoses and their connections after the installation. Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber. ● Do not overload the appliance. See the relevant section in the user manual. ● Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are fastened. Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint, ink, rust, and grass before washing.
12 Transit Bolt 12 13 Mains Cable 14 Transit Bolts + Hose Support 15 Water Inlet Hose 13 16 Water Drain Hose 14 17 Level Adjustment Feet (Back) CAUTION ! 15 All transit bolts (3 pcs) must be removed before using the appliance. 16 17 2.2 Product Feature ● Load Sensor The display shows these indicators when the door is open. This machine has “Load Sensing Device” which shows how much load you put in the machine and maximum load recommended for selected wash program.
www.electrolux.com - Press “ ” repeatedly to set the detergent dosage to maximum manufacturer recommendation on the packaging which is the 100% equivalent. - For the maximum detergent quantity, see the detergent manufacturer recommendation on packaging. You can set 100% equivalent 0 ml to 330 ml. - Press to confirm. 2.3 Accessories ● Plastic Caps ● Pedestal With The Drawer (*Optional Extra*) This part available from your authorized vendor.
3. CONTROL PANEL 3.1 Control Panel Description 1 2 3 16 4 5 15 14 6 13 7 12 11 8 10 9 1 Program Touchpads 9 2 Spin Selection Touchpad 10 Start/Pause, Add Clothes Touchpad 3 Temperature Selection Touchpad 11 Add Clothes Function Symbol 4 Save Favourite Program 12 Easy Iron Touchpad 5 Display 13 Time Manager Touchpad 6 Child Lock (see page 13) 14 Vapour Touchpad 7 Rinse Plus Touchpad 15 UltraMix Touchpad 8 Delay End Touchpad 16 On/Off Button 3.
www.electrolux.com 3.3 Program Chart Max. Load (Dry Clothes) ; Type of load and soil level Max. Spin Speed Program ; Temperature range Cottons ; to 90 °C Mixed ; to 60 °C 2) 10 kg ; 1400 rpm White and coloured cotton. (Adjust wash time according to soil level. See Time Manager table on page 12) 4 kg ; 1200 rpm Synthetic or mixed fabric items. (Adjust wash time according to soil level.
3.4 Program Options Compatibility Program Spin Option No Spin Rinse Hold Extra Silent Cottons Mixed Delicates Daily 60 Quick 18 Vapour Refresh Anti-allergy Sports Wool Energy Saver Spin Rinse + Spin Bedding Heavy Duty Tub Clean 1) X X X X X X X 1) Vapour option can be combined with temperature 40 to 90 °C only.
www.electrolux.com Delay End Touchpad ( ) Prewash Touchpad ( ) Before you start the program, this option makes it possible to define the end of the washing program from minimum of 1 hour to maximum of 19 hours. Select this option if you wish your laundry to be pre-washed before the main wash. Use this option for heavy soil. The indicator of this option will be on. If program duration is longer than 3 hours, minimum Delay End option starts from 4 hours.
UltraMix ( ) When you select this option, the detergent is blended and dissolved in water within a “pre-mixing technology” chamber. This will activate the active ingredients of the detergent before circulating the water onto the clothes. NOTE: This option is strongly recommended for Cold wash. As “UltraMix ( )” feature enhances the detergent activation. Please reduce the detergent dosage if you see foam covering the glass door completely. 3.
www.electrolux.com To restart the program from the point at which it was interrupted, press this touchpad again, the Start/Pause pilot light will stop flashing. ● Add Clothes ( ) You can only add clothes if “Start/Pause” pilot light is lit. While running a program, you may add clothes by: - Pressing the “Start/Pause” touchpad to pause the program. - Wait for the machine to come to a complete stop before opening the door. - Add clothing and close the door.
5.2 Using Detergent And Additives IMPORTANT: Please read “Detergents Type and Quantity of Detergent”on page 19 before use. 1. Detergent Dispenser Drawer The detergent dispenser is divided into three compartments. When you use the liquid detergent: - Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid detergents. - Do not put more liquid than the maximum level. - Do not set the “Prewash” phase. - Do not set the “Delay End”. 2.
www.electrolux.com 5.3 Options Setting 5.5 Interruption Of A Program 1. If you want your laundry to be spun or use temperature different from the one proposed by the washing machine, pess the Spin “ ” and the temperature “ ” touchpads repeatedly to change the spin speed and temperature. Press the option touchpads, if you want your laundry to be washed with special functions. - To pause, press Start/ Pause. The indicator will start flashing.
5.9 At The End Of The Program - The appliance stops automatically. The acoustic signal will operate. The display will show “ ”. The indicator of the touchpad Start/Pause goes off. The door lock indicator “ ” goes off. Remove the laundry from the appliance. Make sure that the drum is empty. Keep the door partly open, to prevent the mildew and odours. Turn off the water tap.
www.electrolux.com 6. WASHING HINTS 6.1 Sorting 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. 6.2 Temperatures 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. Remove persistent stains before washing.
Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast coloureds only). Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and fast coloureds only). Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone (*), lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain. Lipstick: moisten with acetone (*) as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Remove any residual marks from white fabrics with bleach. Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse.
www.electrolux.com 7. INTERNATIONAL WASH CODE SYMBOLS These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry. Energetic wash Max. wash Max. wash Max. wash Max. wash temperature temperature temperature temperature 95 °C 60 °C 40 °C 30 °C DO NOT wash at all Hand wash Delicate wash Bleaching Bleach in cold water DO NOT bleach Ironing Hot iron max. 200 °C Warm iron max. 150 °C Lukewarm iron max.
8.4 Maintenance Wash With “Tub Clean” Program To aid cleaning, the top part of the additive compartment should be removed. With the use of low temperature washes it is possible to get a build up of residues inside the drum. We recommend to use “Tub Clean” program to clean the drum regularly to remove any residue. To run a maintenance wash: The drum should be empty of laundry. Select the “Tub Clean” program. Use a normal measure of detergent, must be a powder with biological properties.
www.electrolux.com 2. Do not remove the filter while the appliance is operating. Do not clean the drain pump if the water in the appliance is hot. The water must be cold before you clean the drain pump. To clean the drain pump: 3. Place a suitable water container below the recess of the drain pump to collect the water that flows out. Press the two levers and pull forward the drainage duct to let the water flow out. 1. Open the drain pump door. 2.
5. Pull back the drainage duct and turn the filter counter-clockwise to remove it. 8. Clean the filter under the water tap. 9. Put the filter back in the pump into the special guides. Make sure that you correctly tighten the filter to prevent leakages. 1 2 6. Remove fluff and objects from the pump (if there are any). 10. Put the flap back and close the drain pump door. 7. Make sure that the impeller of the pump can turn. If this does not occur, contact the service centre. 8.
www.electrolux.com 8.9 Frost Precautions If the appliance is installed in an area where the temperature can be less than 0 °C, remove the remaining water from the inlet hose and the drain pump. 4. Remove the inlet hose behind the appliance. 5. Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff brush or a towel. Emergency Drain 1. Disconnect the main plug from the main socket. Turn off the water tap. 2. Remove the water inlet hose. 3.
9. TROUBLESHOOTING 9.1 Possible Failures Alarm Code: Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed below. Once the problem has been eliminated, press the Start/Pause button to restart the program. If after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre. WARNING! Deactivate the appliance before you do the checks.
www.electrolux.com Malfunction The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: Possible cause => Solution The drain hose is squashed or kinked. (Error code: ) => Check the drain hose connection. The drain pump is clogged. (Error code: ) => Clean the drain filter. The option “Extra Silent” or “Rinse Hold” has been selected. => Press Start/Pause touchpad to drain the water or select spin program. The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. => Pause the machine and redistribute laundry manually.
Malfunction The cycle is shorter than the time displayed. Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin: Possible cause => Solution The appliance calculated a new time according to the laundry load. The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum. This may happen several times before the unbalance disappears and normal spinning can resume.
www.electrolux.com To open the door proceed as follows: 5. Take out the laundry. 1. Press the On/Off button to switch the appliance off. 6. Close the filter flap. 2. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. 3. Open the filter flap. 4. While pulling the emergency unlock strap (red strap) downward, pull the door handle to open the door. If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centre.
11. INSTALLATION 11.1 Unpacking CAUTION! All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again. 1. Use gloves. Remove the external film. If necessary, use a cutter. 6. Put one of the polystyrene packaging elements on the floor behind the appliance. Carefully put down the appliance with the rear side on it. Make sure not to damage the hoses. 2.
www.electrolux.com 11.2 Positioning A 10. Remove the three transit bolts. Use the key supplied with the appliance. It is important that your washing machine stands firm and leveled on the floor to ensure correct operation. The appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to avoid restricting the washing machine door. Use a spirit level on the top and side of the washing machine to check the levels. 11.
When the washing machine is levelled, try to rock it from corner to corner. If it does rock, adjust the legs again until it is levelled and does not rock. The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose specially designed for this type of use. 11.4 Water Drainage The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways: Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the machine.
www.electrolux.com 60 cm 11.5 Electrical Connection 90 cm 32 For the correct functioning of the machine, the drain hose must remain hooked on the proper support piece situated on the top part of back side of the appliance. This machine is designed to operate on a 220-240 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply. “An incorrect power supply may void your warranty.” Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required (2.1 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use.
12. ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS 12.1 Packaging Materials The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing them properly in appropriate collection containers. 12.2 Old Machine Use authorized disposal sites for your old appliance. Help to keep your country tidy! The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.
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