EWF 1497 HDW2 EN Washing Machine User Manual
www.electrolux.com CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................3 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................4 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 5 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 if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference. 1.
www.electrolux.com • • • • If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance. Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects. 2.
ENGLISH 2.4 Use • WARNING! Risk of injury, electrical shock, fire, burns or damage to the appliance. • • • • • Use this appliance in a household only. Obey the safety instructions on the detergent packaging. Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance. Make sure that you remove all metal objects from the laundry. Do not put a container to collect possible water leakage under the appliance.
www.electrolux.com screws, the wood panel must extend beyond the front feet. If possible install the appliance in one of the corners of the room, where the floor is more stable. 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.
ENGLISH 4.2 Display A K B J C I A) The Temperature area: : Temperature indicator : Cold water indicator H • • : The steam phase When a programme is set, all the indicators of the phases related to the programme come on. When the programme starts, only the indicator of the phase in operation flashes. When a phase is complete the indicator of the phase remains on. When the programme is completed, the symbol of the last phase is on.
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) Washing programmes 9 kg 1400 rpm White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal soil and light soil. 9 kg 1400 rpm White cotton and colour-fast cotton. Normal soil. The energy consumption decreases and the time of the washing programme is extended. Synthetics 60°C - Cold 4 kg 1200 rpm Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Normal soil.
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 more soft. 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 agrees with the laundry. If you set No Spin option the only drain phase is available. 5.
ENGLISH 11 At programme start the display shows the duration programme 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; real load 1 kg, the programme duration don’t reach 1 hour). When the appliance is calculating the real programme duration a dot blinks in the display.
www.electrolux.com When you set this option the programme duration increases. 7.2 Spin With this option you can decrease the default spin speed. The related indicator comes on. The display shows the indicator of the set speed. 7.4 Easy Iron The appliance carefully washes and spins the laundry to prevent the creases. Additional spin options: No Spin • • • Set this option to remove all spin phases. Set it for very delicate fabrics. The rinse phase uses more water for some washing programmes.
Indicator Cottons Eco ENGLISH 4) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■3) ■3) ■ ■ ■ ■ 1) 1) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■3) ■ ■ ■ ■3) ■3) ■ ■3) 1) If available. 2) Shortest: to fresh the laundry. 3) Programme default duration. 4) Longest: Increasing the programme du‐ ration gradually decreases the energy con‐ sumption. The optimized heating phase saves energy and the longer duration main‐ tains the same washing results (specially for normal soil).
www.electrolux.com • 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. at the same time • The programme is completed. • The appliance has a malfunction. To deactivate/activate the acoustic signals, press and time for 6 seconds.
ENGLISH 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. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric conditioner, starch). Flap for powder or liquid detergent. 10.
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). In the display comes on. The indicator of theStart/Pause goes off. goes off. • The door lock indicator • 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.
ENGLISH • 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 remove these stains before you put the items in the appliance. Special stain removers are available. Use the special stain remover that is applicable to the type of stain and fabric.
www.electrolux.com 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. Make regularly a maintenance wash. To do this: • • Regularly examine the seal and remove all objects from the inner part. Remove the laundry from the drum. Set the cotton programme with the highest temperature with a small quantity of detergent. 12.
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www.electrolux.com 9. 2 1 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 again the drain system: 1.
ENGLISH compartment of the detergent dispenser. 2. Start the programme to drain the water 23 4. Empty the drain pump. Refer to the emergency drain procedure. 5. When the drain pump is empty, install the inlet hose again. WARNING! Make sure that the temperature is more than 0 °C before you use the appliance again. The manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by low temperatures. 12.
www.electrolux.com 13.2 Possible failures Problem Possible solution The programme does not start. Make sure that the mains plug is connected to the mains socket. Make sure that the appliance door is closed. Make sure that there is not a damaged fuse in the fuse box. Make sure that the Start/Pause has been pressed. If the delay start is set, cancel the setting or wait for the end of countdown. Deactivate the Child Lock function if it is on.
ENGLISH Problem 25 Possible solution Make sure that the drain filter is not clogged. Clean the fil‐ ter, if necessary. Refer to 'Care and cleaning'. Adjust manually the items in the tub and start the spin phase again. This problem may be caused by balance problems. There is water on the floor. Make sure that the couplings of the water hoses are tight and there is not water leakages. Make sure that the drain hose have no damages. Make sure you use the correct detergent and the correct quantity of it.
www.electrolux.com After the check, activate the appliance. The programme continues from the point of interruption. If the problem occurs again, contact the Authorised Service Centre. If the display shows other alarm codes. Deactivate and activate the appliance. If the problem continues, contact the Authorised Service Centre. 14. EMERGENCY DOOR OPENING In case of power failure or appliance failure the appliance door remains locked. The washing programme continues, when the power is restored.
ENGLISH Water supply pressure Minimum Maximum 1) 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) 8 bar (0,8 MPa) Water supply 2) Cold water Maximum Load Cotton 9 kg Energy Efficiency Class Spin Speed 27 A+++ Maximum 1400 rpm 1) The appliance works correctly if the water pressure is not less than 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar). If you can not connect the water inlet hose to the cold water tap of the primary hydraulic sys‐ tem, connect it to your domestic cold water storage system. Make sure not to have more than a distance of 5.
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