EWF 1496 CDW 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. 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 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 • • 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.), let the water flow until it is clean and clear. Ensure that there are no visible water leaks during and after the first use of the appliance.
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 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 4 Temperature touchpad (Température) 5 Display 6 Prewash touchpad 9 Easy iron touchpad (Repassage Facile) (Prélavage) 7 Delay start touchpad Différé) (Départ 8 Extra rinse touchpad Plus) (Rinçage 10 Start/Pause touchpad Pause) (Départ/ 11 Time Manager touchpads (Time Manager) 4.2 Display A B C D A. The Temperature area: : Temperature indicator : Cold water indicator B. : Time Manager indicator. C.
www.electrolux.com 5. PROGRAMMES 5.1 Programme Chart Programme Temperature range Maximum load Maximum spin speed Programme description (Type of load and soil level) Blanc/Couleurs 90°C - Cold 9 kg 1400 rpm White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal soil and light soil. Coton Eco1) 60°C - 40°C 9 kg 1400 rpm White cotton and fast-coloured cot‐ ton. Normal soil. The energy con‐ sumption decreases and the time of the washing programme is extended.
ENGLISH Programme Temperature range Maximum load Maximum spin speed 9 Programme description (Type of load and soil level) 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. If necessary, remove stains by washing or using localized stain removal. Steam programmes do not perform any hygienic cycle.
www.electrolux.com Programme options compatibility Programme 1) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 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.
ENGLISH 11 At the start of the programme, the display shows the programme dura‐ tion for the maximum load capacity. During the washing phase the programme duration is automatically cal‐ culated and can be greatly reduced if the laundry load is lower than the maximum load capacity (e.g. Cotton 60°C, maximum load capacity 9 kg, the programme duration exceeds 2 hours; actual load 1 kg, the pro‐ gramme duration will be less than 1 hour).
www.electrolux.com 7. OPTIONS 7.1 Température • Set this option to change the default temperature. . To drain the water refer to ‘At the end of the programme’. = cold water. Indicator The display shows the indicator The display shows the set temperature. 7.3 Prélavage 7.2 Essorage With this option you can add a prewash phase to a washing programme. With this option you can decrease the default spin speed. Use this option for heavy soil.
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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 Bleach Alternatively the softener, it is also possible to use a bleach agent in the with the programmes compartment for white cottons.
www.electrolux.com 10.7 Setting a programme 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. 1. Turn the programme knob and set the programme: • The related programme indicator comes on. flashes. The indicator of the The display shows the level of the Time Manager, the programme duration and the indicators of the programme phases. 2.
ENGLISH 10.10 Interrupting a programme and changing the options 10.13 At the end of the programme You can change only some options before they operate. • • . 1. Press The indicator flashes. 2. Change the options. 3. Press again. The programme continues. 10.11 Cancelling a running programme 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. • • is on.
www.electrolux.com • Press the button to activate the appliance again. After 5 minutes from the end of the washing programme If you set a programme or an option that ends with water in the drum, the AUTO Stand-by function doesn't deactivate the appliance to remind you to drain the water. Press the button to activate the appliance again. The display shows the end of the last set programme. Turn the programme knob to set a new cycle. 11. HINTS AND TIPS WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 11.
ENGLISH 11.4 Ecological hints • • • Always start a washing programme with the maximum load of laundry allowed. If necessary, use a stain remover when you set a programme with a low temperature. To use the correct quantity of detergent, check the water hardness of your domestic system. Refer to "Water hardness". 19 use a water softener for washing machines. In areas where the water hardness is soft it is not necessary to use a water softener.
www.electrolux.com 12.5 Cleaning the detergent dispenser 1. 2. 1 2 3. 4. 12.6 Cleaning the drain filter Do not clean the drain filter if the water in the appliance is hot. 1. 2.
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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 (9) 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 23 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 Deactivate the Child Lock function if it is on. The appliance does not Make sure that the water tap is open. fill with water properly. Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is not too low. For this information, contact your local water authority. Make sure that the water tap is not clogged. Make sure that the filter of the inlet hose and the filter of the valve are not clogged. Refer to “Care and cleaning”.
ENGLISH Problem Possible solution You cannot open the appliance door. Make sure that the washing programme is finished. 25 Set the drain or the spin programme if there is water in the drum. Make sure that the appliance receives electrical power. This problem may be caused by a failure of the appliance. Contact the Authorised Service Centre. If you need to open the door, please read carefully «Emergency door opening». The appliance makes an unusual noise.
www.electrolux.com CAUTION! Make sure that the drum is not rotating. If necessary, wait until the drum stops rotating. 3. Open the filter flap. 4. Keep the emergency unlock trigger pulled downward and, at the same time, open the appliance door. 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.
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