EWF 1697 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 • • • 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 4 Temperature touchpad (Température) 5 Display 6 Prewash touchpad 10 Start/Pause touchpad Pause) (Départ 8 Extra rinse touchpad Plus) (Rinçage (Départ/ 11 Time Manager touchpads (TimeManager) (Prélavage) 7 Delay start touchpad Différé) 7 12 Favourite programme touchpad (MyFavourite) 9 Easy iron touchpad (Repassage Facile) 4.2 Display A K B J A. The Temperature area: : Temperature indicator C I H H. : Cold water indicator : Maximum laundry load1) B. : Time Manager indicator C.
www.electrolux.com 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. J. : The Eco Info indicator K. The spin area: • : The spin speed indicator • : The no spin indicator • : The Rinse Hold indicator • : The Extra Silent indicator 5.
ENGLISH Programme Temperature range Maximum load Maximum spin speed Programme description (Type of load and soil level) Rinçage Cold 9 kg 1600 rpm To rinse and spin the laundry. All fab‐ rics, except woollens and very delicate fabrics. Reduce the spin speed accord‐ ingly to the type of laundry. Couette 60°C - 30°C 3 kg 800 rpm Special programme for one synthetic blanket, duvet, bedspread and so on. 1.5 kg 800 rpm Synthetic and mixed fabric items. Light soil and items to freshen up. 30°C 14 Min.
www.electrolux.com Programme Temperature range Vapeur Coton Maximum load Maximum spin speed Programme description (Type of load and soil level) 1.5 kg Steam programme for cottons. This cy‐ cle helps to dewrinkle the laundry. 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 5.2 Woolmark Apparel Care Green 11 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. M1361 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) Energy consump‐ tion (kWh) Water con‐ Approxi‐ sumption mate pro‐ (litre) gramme duration (minutes) Remaining moisture (%)1) Synthétiques 40°C 4 0,72 55 155 35 Délicats 40°C 4 0,60 59 89 35 Laine/Lavage à la main 30°C 2) 2 0,35 58 60 30 9 0,640 57 226 44 4.5 0,349 41 185 44 4.5 0,347 40 199 44 Standard cotton programmes Standard 60°C cotton Standard 60°C cotton Standard 40°C cotton 1) At the end of spin phase.
ENGLISH To drain the water refer to ‘At the end of the programme’. The related indicator comes on. • • • The display shows the indicator . To drain the water refer to ‘At the end of the programme’. 7.3 Prélavage 7.7 Time Manager When you set a washing programme, the display shows the default duration. Press or to decrease or increase the programme duration. The Time Manager is available only with the programmes in the table. 2) With this option you can add a prewash phase to a washing programme.
www.electrolux.com • 6 stripes: the most efficient setting to optimize the washing programme performance. • 1 stripe: the less efficient setting. The number of Eco Info stripes changes if you modify the duration of the washing programme (refer to Time Manager), the washing temperature and the laundry weight. To optimize the washing programme performance, the stripe number must increase: • If you increase the programme duration, the Eco Info stripes increases.
ENGLISH 15 9. BEFORE FIRST USE 1. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket. 2. Open the water tap. 3. Put a small quantity of detergent in the compartment for washing phase. 4. Set and start a programme for cotton at the highest temperature without laundry. This removes all possible dirt from the drum and the tub. 10. DAILY USE WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 10.1 Loading the laundry 1. Open the appliance door 2. Shake the items before you put them in the appliance. 3.
www.electrolux.com Detergent compartment for washing phase. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric conditioner, starch). Flap for powder or liquid detergent. 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.
ENGLISH • The display shows the level of the Time Manager, the programme duration and the indicators of the programme phases. 2. If necessary, change the temperature, the spin speed, the cycle duration or add available options. When you activate an option, the indicator of the set option comes on. If you set something incorrect, the display shows the message . 10.8 Starting a programme with the delay start 1. Press again and again until the display shows the delay you want to set.
www.electrolux.com 10.10 Cancelling a running programme • • 1. Press the button for some seconds to cancel the programme and to deactivate the appliance. 2. Press the same button again to activate the appliance. Now, you can set a new washing programme. Before starting the new programme the appliance could drain the water. In this case, make sure that the detergent is still in the detergent compartment, if not fill the detergent again. • • 10.11 Opening the door The door lock indicator is on.
ENGLISH Turn the programme knob to set a new cycle. 19 If you set a programme or an option that ends with water in the drum, the AUTO OFF function doesn't deactivate the appliance to remind you to drain the water. 11. HINTS AND TIPS 11.1 The laundry load • • • • • • • • • • • • Divide the laundry in: white, coloured, synthetics, delicates and wool. Obey the washing instructions that are on the laundry care labels. Do not wash white and coloured items together.
www.electrolux.com 11.5 Water hardness To know the water hardness in your area, contact your local water authority. If the water hardness in your area is high or moderate, we recommend that you use a water softener for washing machines. In areas where the water hardness is soft it is not necessary to use a water softener. Use the correct quantity of the water softener. Obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product. 12. CARE AND CLEANING 12.
ENGLISH 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 to flowing out. 1. 2. 2 180° 1 3. 4.
www.electrolux.com 5. 6. 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.
ENGLISH 3. 23 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. Start the programme to drain the water.
www.electrolux.com If the appliance is overloaded, remove some items from the drum and/or keep pressed the door and push the Départ/Pause button at the same time until the indicator stops flashing (see the picture below). • - The mains supply is unstable. Wait until the mains supply is stable. • - No communication between electronic elements of the appliance. Switch off and switch on again. • - The anti-flood device is on. Disconnect the appliance and close the water tap.
ENGLISH Problem Possible solution • • • • The appliance does not drain the water. • • • Set the spin option. Set the drain option if you set an option which ends with water in the drum. Make sure that the drain filter is not clogged. Clean the filter, 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. • Make sure that the couplings of the water hoses are tight and there is not water leakages.
www.electrolux.com Problem Possible solution • The washing results are • not satisfactory. • • Increase the detergent quantity or use a different deter‐ gent. Use special products to remove the stubborn stains be‐ fore you wash the laundry. Make sure that you set the correct temperature. Decrease the laundry load. You cannot set an op‐ tion. Make sure that you press only the wanted touch but‐ ton(s). • After the check, activate the appliance.
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