EWF 1497 HDW2 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 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. 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 • • • • • 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 How to activate the child safety device This device prevents children or pets from being closed in the drum. Turn the device clockwise, until the groove is horizontal. You cannot close the door. If you install the appliance on a plinth, secure the appliance in the fixing plates.
ENGLISH 7 4. CONTROL PANEL 4.1 Control panel description 1 2 3 4 5 6 Cottons Cottons Synthetics Cottons Eco 7 Synthetics Refresh Temperature Prewash Delay Start Spin Easy Iron Extra Rinse 8 Delicates 14 Min.
www.electrolux.com : Temperature indicator • : Cold water indicator • : Time Manager indicator C. D. The time area: • • : The programme duration : The delay start • : The alarm codes • : The message of error • : Programme is completed. E. : The delay start indicator F. : The permanent extra rinse indicator G. : The indicator of the child lock H. : The door locked indicator • You cannot open the appliance door when the symbol is on.
ENGLISH Programme Temperature range Maximum load Maximum spin speed Programme description (Type of load and soil level) 4 kg 1200 rpm Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose and mixed fabrics requiring a mild washing. Nor‐ mal soil. 1,5 kg Wool/Handwash 1200 rpm 40°C - Cold Machine washable wool, hand washable wool and other fabrics with «hand washing» care symbol2). Delicates 40°C - Cold Jeans 60°C - Cold Rinse Spin/Drain3) Duvet 60°C - 30°C Sports 30°C 14 Min.
www.electrolux.com Programme Temperature range Maximum load Maximum spin speed Programme description (Type of load and soil level) 1,5 kg Steam programme for cotton and synthetic items. This cycle removes odours from the laun‐ dry5). 1,5 kg Steam programme for synthetic items. This cy‐ cle helps to dewrinkle the laundry. 1,5 kg Steam programme for cottons. This cycle helps to dewrinkle the laundry.
ENGLISH 11 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. 5.2 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.
www.electrolux.com 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).
ENGLISH 13 7. OPTIONS 7.1 Temperature • Indicator The display shows the indicator . To drain the water refer to ‘At the end of the programme’. Set this option to change the default temperature. = cold water. The display shows the set temperature. 7.3 Prewash 7.2 Spin 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. When you set this option the programme duration increases.
Cottons Eco www.electrolux.com Indicator 14 2) 4) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■3) ■3) ■ ■ ■ ■ 1) 1) • ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■3) ■ ■3) ■ If you increase the programme duration, the Eco Info stripes increases. The increasing the washing programme duration allows a constant performance that reduces the energy consumption. • If you decrease the washing temperature, the Eco Info stripes increases.
ENGLISH You can activate this option: 8.3 Acoustic signals • After you press : the options and the programme knob are locked. The acoustic signals operate when: • 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. • To activate/deactivate this option press and until the indicator off. 15 • The programme is completed. • The appliance has a malfunction.
www.electrolux.com 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. Carefully close the detergent drawer 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. Detergent compartment for washing phase.
ENGLISH 17 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.
www.electrolux.com 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 .
ENGLISH 10.12 At the end of the programme • • The appliance stops automatically. The acoustic signal operates (if it is activated). • • In the display comes on. The indicator of theStart/Pause 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. • Press the button AutoOff for some seconds to deactivate the appliance. • Keep the door ajar, to prevent the mildew and odours.
www.electrolux.com • 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. We recommend that you pre-treat these stains before you put the items in the appliance. Special stain removers are available.
ENGLISH 21 12.4 Door seal Always obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product. 12.3 Maintenance wash With the low temperature programmes it is possible that some detergent stays in the drum. Perform a maintenance wash regularly. To do this: • • Regularly examine the seal and remove all objects from the inner part. Remove all laundry from the drum. Select the cotton programme with the highest temperature with a small quantity of detergent. 12.
www.electrolux.com 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. 2 180° 1 3. 4. 1 2 2 1 5. 6.
ENGLISH 7. 23 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.
www.electrolux.com 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. 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.
ENGLISH 25 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.
www.electrolux.com Problem Possible solution • There is water on the floor. • • • • You cannot open the appliance door. The appliance makes an unusual noise. • • • • • • 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.
ENGLISH 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: 27 1. Press the AutoOff button to switch the appliance off.
www.electrolux.com 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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