EWF 1486 GDW2 EN Washing Machine User Manual
www.electrolux.com CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................3 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................4 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 6 4. CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................. 7 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 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 • • • • • 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 mains power supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid an electrical hazard. Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
ENGLISH • • • • Do not touch the mains cable or the mains plug with wet hands. Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug. UK and Ireland only. This appliance is fitted with a 13 A mains plug. If it is necessary to change the mains plug fuse, use only a 13 A ASTA (BS 1362) fuse. This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives. • • • 2.3 Water connection 2.5 Service • • • • Do not cause damage to the water hoses.
www.electrolux.com 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Appliance overview 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Worktop Detergent dispenser Control panel Door handle Rating plate Drain pump filter Feet for levelling the appliance 5 6 7 3.2 Installation on suspended flooring 3.3 Fixing plate kit (4055171146) Suspended wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration. Available from your authorised dealer.
ENGLISH 7 4. CONTROL PANEL 4.1 Control panel description 1 2 3 4 5 6 Cottons Cottons Synthetics Cottons Eco 7 Synthetics Refresh Prewash Dealy Start Temperature Delicates 14 Min.
www.electrolux.com • : the spin phase • • : the steam phase • : the Rinse Hold indicator : the Extra rinse permanent option. F. The spin area: • : the Extra Silent indicator. • G. : the No Spin indicator : the Door locked indicator : the Spin speed indicator • 5. PROGRAMMES 5.
ENGLISH Programme Temperature range Maximum Programme description load (Type of load and soil level) Maximum spin speed Sports 30°C 2.5 kg 800 rpm Synthetic and delicate items. Light soil items or items to refresh. 1.5 kg 800 rpm Synthetic and mixed fabric items. Light soil and items to freshen up. 30°C 14 Min. Steam programmes4) Steam can be used for dried, washed or worn once laundry. These programmes can reduce creases and odours and make your laundry softer. Do not use any detergent.
www.electrolux.com Programme Temperature range Maximum Programme description load (Type of load and soil level) Maximum spin speed 1.5 kg Steam programme for cottons. This cycle helps to dewrinkle the laundry. Steam Cottons 1) Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption values. According to regu‐ lation 1061/2010, these programmes are respectively the «Standard 60 °C cotton pro‐ gramme» and the «Standard 40 °C cotton programme».
ENGLISH 11 Programme ■ ■ ■ ■ 1) Set the spin speed. Make sure it is suitable for the type of fabric being washed. If you set the No Spin option then only the drain phase is available. 5.2 Woolmark Apparel Care Blue Company for the washing of wool garments labelled as «hand wash» provided that the garments are washed according to the instructions issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine. Follow the garment care label for drying and other laundry instructions.
www.electrolux.com Programmes Load (kg) Cottons 60°C 8 1,60 72 168 52 Cottons 40°C 8 1,00 72 164 52 Synthetics 40°C 4 0,60 50 110 35 Delicates 40°C 4 0,70 60 91 35 1.
ENGLISH The appliance carefully washes and spins the laundry to prevent the creases. The display shows the indicator . To drain the water refer to ‘At the end of the programme’. The related indicator comes 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.
www.electrolux.com 8. SETTINGS • 8.1 Child Lock With this option you can prevent that the children play with the control panel. • To activate/deactivate this option, press and at the same time until the indicator comes on/goes off. You can activate this option: • After you press : the options and the programme knob are locked. • Before you press cannot start. : the appliance 8.2 Permanent Extra Rinse With this option you can permanently have an extra rinse when you set a new programme.
ENGLISH Washing heavily oiled, greasy stains could cause damage rubber parts of the washing machine. 10.2 Using detergent and additives 1. Measure out the detergent and the fabric conditioner. 2. Put the detergent and the fabric conditioner into the compartments. 10.3 Detergent compartments CAUTION! Use only specified detergents for washing machine. Always obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the detergent products. Detergent compartment for prewash phase.
www.electrolux.com 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. The indicator of and stays on.
ENGLISH 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. Press again and again until the display shows the delay you want to set. The related indicator comes on the display. 2. Press : • The appliance starts the countdown. • The door locks, the display shows the indicator .
www.electrolux.com 10.12 At the end of the programme • • The appliance stops automatically. The acoustic signal operates (if it is activated). comes on. • In the display • • • The indicator of the goes off. You can open the door. Remove the laundry from the appliance. Make sure that the drum is empty. Close the water tap. • The appliance drains and spins automatically after approximately 18 hours (except for Wool programme). Press the button for some seconds to deactivate the appliance.
ENGLISH • • • Be careful with the curtains. Remove the hooks and put the curtains in a washing bag or pillowcase. Do not wash 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. 11.2 Stubborn stains For some stains, water and detergent is not sufficient.
www.electrolux.com use a water descaling product for washing machines. the drum. Perform a maintenance wash regularly. To do this: Regularly examine the drum to prevent limescale and rust particles. • Remove all laundry from the drum. 12.4 Door seal To remove rust particles use only special products for washing machines. Do this separately from the laundry wash. Always obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product. 12.
ENGLISH 12.6 Cleaning the drain filter Do not clean the drain filter if the water in the appliance is hot. Regularly check the drain pump filter and make sure that it is clean. Repeat the steps 2 and 3 until the water stops to flowing out. 1. 2. 2 180° 1 3. 4. 1 2 2 1 5. 6.
www.electrolux.com 7. 8. 1 2 2 1 Always keep a rag nearby to dry up any water spillage. 12.7 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter 1. 2. 1 2 3 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 (8) of 'Cleaning the drain filter'. If necessary, clean the pump.
ENGLISH 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. 23 2. Close the water tap. 3. Put the two ends of the inlet hose in a container and let the water flow out of the hose. 4. Empty the drain pump. Refer to the emergency drain procedure. 5. When the drain pump is empty, install the inlet hose again.
www.electrolux.com 13.2 Possible failures Problem Possible solution • The programme does not start. • • • • • • • • The appliance does not • fill with water properly. • • • The appliance does not • fill with water and drain immediately. • • • • The appliance does not drain the water. • • • • • The spin phase does not operate or the • washing cycle lasts lon‐ ger than usually. • Make sure that the mains plug is connected to the mains socket. Make sure that the appliance door is closed.
ENGLISH Problem Possible solution • There is water on the floor. • • • • You cannot open the appliance door. The appliance makes an unusual noise. 25 • • • • • • Make sure that the couplings of the water hoses are tight and there is not water leakages. Make sure that the water inlet hose and the drain hose have no damages. Make sure you use the correct detergent and the correct quantity of it. Make sure that the washing programme is finished.
www.electrolux.com CAUTION! Make sure that the water temperature is not too high and the laundry is not hot. If necessary, wait until they cool down. CAUTION! Make sure that the drum is not rotating. If necessary, wait until the drum stops rotating. Make sure that the water level inside the drum is not too high. If necessary, proceed with an emergency drain (refer to «Emergency drain» in «Care and cleaning» chapter). To open the door, proceed as follows: 1.
ENGLISH 27 16. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS Recycle the materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in applicable containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health and to recycle waste of electrical and electronic appliances. Do not dispose appliances * marked with the symbol with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office.
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