EWF 1494RB EN Washing Machine User Manual
www.electrolux.com CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................3 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................4 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 6 4. CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................. 6 5. PROGRAMME CHART................................
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 must be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose sets, or other new hose sets supplied by the Authorised Service Centre. 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 • • • access to the mains plug after the installation. 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. This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives. • • • • 2.3 Water connection • • • • • Do not cause damage to the water hoses. Before connection to new pipes, pipes not used for a long time, where repair work has been carried out or new devices fitted (water meters, etc.
www.electrolux.com 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Appliance overview 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 4 Worktop Detergent dispenser Control panel Door handle Rating plate Drain pump filter Feet for levelling the appliance 5 6 7 3.2 Fixing plate kit (4055171146) Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory. Available from your authorised dealer. If you install the appliance on a plinth, secure the appliance in the fixing plates. 4. CONTROL PANEL 4.
ENGLISH 5 Options selection touchpad 6 Start/Pause touchpad 7 Finish in touchpad 7 8 Display 9 Door locked indicator (Finish In) 4.2 Display A. The time area: • Finish In A B D C : the programme duration • : the "finish in" time • : the alarm codes • : the message of error • : the programme is completed. B. The child lock indicator: • The indicator comes on when you activate this device. C. The extra rinse indicator: • The indicator comes on when you activate this option. D.
www.electrolux.com Programme Temperature range Maximum load Maximum spin speed Programme description (Type of load and soil level) Refresh 20 min 40°C - 30°C 1 kg 1200 rpm A very short cycle for cotton and synthetic items with light soil level or worn only once. Mix 20° 20°C 2 kg 1200 rpm Special programme for cotton, synthetic and mixed fabrics with light soil. Set this pro‐ gramme to decrease the energy consumption.
ENGLISH 5.1 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. M1512 In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the Woolmark symbol is a certification trademark. The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by The Woolmark 6.
www.electrolux.com Programmes Load (kg) Wool/Handwash 30°C 2) Energy consump‐ tion (kWh) 1,5 Water con‐ Approxi‐ sumption mate pro‐ (litre) gramme duration (minutes) Remaining moisture (%)1) 0,42 62 70 30 9 1,03 49 220 52 4,5 0,77 40 187 52 4,5 0,62 40 181 52 Standard cotton programmes Standard 60°C cotton Standard 60°C cotton Standard 40°C cotton 1) At the end of spin phase. 2) Not available for some models. Off Mode (W) Left On Mode (W) 0.30 0.
ENGLISH 7.3 Quick The related indicator comes on. With this option you can decrease the programme duration. 7.7 Drain and Spin Use this option for items with light soil or items to refresh. The related indicator comes on. 11 With this option you can perform the spin and drain cycle. This spin phase is suitable to the washing programme you set. If you set also the No Spin 7.4 Intensive ( ) option, the appliance only drains. With this option you can wash very soiled laundry.
www.electrolux.com This option stays active even when you switch off the appliance. 8.3 Acoustic signals The acoustic signals operate when: • • The programme is completed. The appliance has a malfunction. To deactivate/activate the acoustic signals, touch the buttons and the same time for 4 seconds. at If you deactivate the acoustic signals, they continue operate when the appliance has a malfunction. 9. BEFORE FIRST USE 1. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket. 2. Open the water tap. 3.
ENGLISH 13 Compartment for liquid addi‐ tives (fabric conditioner, starch). CAUTION! Do not exceed the MAX level. Flap for powder or liquid de‐ tergent. 10.4 Liquid or powder detergent 10.3 Detergent compartments Detergent compartment for washing phase. If you use liquid detergent, put it immediately before you start the programme. 1. 2. A 3. B 4.
www.electrolux.com • • 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 delay start (or Finish in option). 10.5 Activating the appliance Press and hold for a couple of seconds the On/Off button to activate or deactivate the appliance. A tune sounds when the appliance is activated. The display shows the word On.
ENGLISH b. Touch the button until the indicator above this button goes off. Touch the button again to start the programme immediately. 10.9 Interrupting a programme and changing the options You can change only some options before they operate. . 1. Touch The indicator of this button flashes. 2. Change the options. If you change any option the Finish In option (if set) will be disabled. again. 3. Touch The programme continues. 10.10 Cancelling a programme 1.
www.electrolux.com then touch the button . The appliance drains the water and spins. If you set , the appliance only drains. 2. When the programme is completed and the door lock indicator off, you can open the door. to decrease the energy consumption. All the indicators and the display go off when : • minutes before you touch goes 3. Press the button for some seconds to deactivate the appliance. You do not use the appliance for 5 • . Press the button to activate the appliance again.
ENGLISH • • • • • Do not mix different types of detergents. To help the environment, do not use more than the correct quantity of detergent. Obey the instructions that you find on the on packaging of these products. Use the correct products for the type and colour of the fabric, the programme temperature and the level of soil. If your appliance does not have the detergent dispenser with the flap device, add the liquid detergents with a dosing ball (supplied by the detergent's manufacturer). 11.
www.electrolux.com 12.5 Cleaning the detergent dispenser 1. 2. 3. 4. 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 flowing out. 1. 2.
ENGLISH 3. 4. 2 1 2 5. 6. 7. 8. 1 2 Always keep a rag nearby to dry up any water spillage. Make sure that the impeller of the pump can rotate. If it does not rotate, contact the Authorised Service Centre. Make sure also that you tighten the filter correctly to prevent leakages.
www.electrolux.com 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. 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.
ENGLISH 21 13. TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 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. With some problems, the acoustic signals operate and the display shows an alarm code: • - The appliance does not fill with water properly. • - The appliance does not drain the water.
www.electrolux.com Problem Possible solution • • • 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. • • • You cannot open the appliance door. Make sure that the drain hose is in the correct position. The hose may be too low. Refer to 'Installation instruc‐ tion'. Make sure that the sink spigot is not clogged. Make sure that the drain hose has no kinks or bends.
ENGLISH Problem Possible solution • The appliance makes an unusual noise. 23 • • Make sure the levelling of the appliance is correct. Refer to 'Installation instruction'. Make sure that the packaging and/or the transit bolts are removed. Refer to 'Installation instruction'. Add more laundry in the drum. The load may be too small. The cycle is shorter • than the time displayed. The appliance calculates a new time according to the laundry load. See the ‘Consumption Values’ chapter.
www.electrolux.com Water supply pressure Minimum Maximum 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) 8 bar (0,8 MPa) Water supply 1) Cold water Maximum Load Cotton 9 kg Energy Efficiency Class Spin Speed A+++ Maximum 1400 rpm 1) Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread. 15. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS Recycle materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in relevant containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health by recycling waste of electrical and electronic appliances.
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