user manual Washing Machine EWS 10470 W
electrolux Electrolux. Thinking of you. Share more of our thinking at www.electrolux.com Contents Safety information Product description Control panel First use Personalisation Daily use Helpful hints and tips Washing programmes 2 4 5 7 7 7 11 13 Care and cleaning What to do if... Technical data Consumption values Installation Electrical connection Environment concerns 16 20 23 23 23 26 27 Subject to change without notice Safety information Important! Read carefully & keep for future reference.
electrolux 3 Installation • This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. • When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre. • All packing and transit bolts must be removed before use. Serious damage can occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to. See relevant section in the user manual.
electrolux Product description Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. Its new washing system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Control panel 3 Door opening handle Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for detergent used for prewash and soak phase or for stain remover used during the stain action phase (if available).
electrolux 5 Control panel Below is a picture of the control panel. It shows the programme selector dial as well as the buttons, pilot light and the display. These are presented by relevant numbers on the following pages.
electrolux This option is recommended for heavily soiled laundry. Extra Rinse This appliance is designed for saving energy. If it necessary to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water (extra rinse), select this option. Some additional rinses will be performed. This option is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents, and in areas where the water is very soft.
electrolux 7 • Wash • Rinses • Drain • Spin By selecting the wash programme, the programme phase icons corresponding to the various phases making up the programme are shown in the bottom part of the display. After having pressed button 8 only the icon of the running phase stays on. 7.3: Heating phase During the washing cycle the display shows a temperature icon indicating that the appli- ance has started the heating phase of the water in the tub. 7.
electrolux Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure out the amount of detergent required, pour it into the main wash compartment or in the appropriate compartment if the selected programme/option it requires (see more details in «Detergent dispenser drawer»). Select the required programme by turning the programme selector dial (1) Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme.
electrolux 9 Reduce the spin speed by pressing button 3 By selecting a programme, the appliance proposes automatically the maximum spin speed provided for that programme. Press button 3 repeatedly to change the spin speed, if you want your laundry to be spun at a different speed. The relevant light illuminates. Select the available option by pressing buttons 3, 4 and 5 Depending on the selected programme, different functions can be combined before pressing the button 8 .
electrolux Important! The Time Manager cannot be selected with the Economy programmes. The availability of these soil level icons change according to the type of fabric as shown in the following chart.
electrolux 11 blinking to indicate that the appliance has to be switched off. By pressing any button the appliance will come out from the energy sav- ing status and you can set another programme or switch the appliance off. Helpful hints and tips Sorting out the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens.
electrolux Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast coloureds only). Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and fast coloureds only). Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone1), lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain. Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Treat any residual marks with bleach. Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse.
electrolux 13 Washing programmes Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Options COTTONS 90° - Cold Main wash - Rinses Spin at the maximum speed Max. load 6 kg - Red. load 3 kg 1) For white and coloured cotton (normally soiled items). SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD PREWASH2) EXTRA RINSE TIME MANAGER SYNTHETICS 60° - Cold Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm Max. load 3 kg - Red. load 1.
electrolux Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Options SOAK 30° Prewash - Soak for about 40 minutes - Stop with water in the tub Max. load 6 kg Special programme for heavily soiled laundry. The machine performs a soak at 30°C. At the end of this time the machine will stop automatically with water left in the tub.
electrolux 15 Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Options CURTAINS 40° - Cold Prewash - Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed 700 rpm Max. load 2 kg Special washing cycle for curtains which adds automatically a prewash phase to eliminate the dust from the curtains. We recommend that you DO NOT put the detergent into the corresponding compartment in order to rinse curtains before the main wash with only water.
electrolux Care and cleaning Warning! You must disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply, before you can carry out any cleaning or maintenance work. Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing, and according to the softening powder manufacturer's instructions. This will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits. After each wash Leave the door open for a while.
electrolux 17 Drain pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if: • the machine does not empty and/or spin • the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump. Proceed as follows: 1. Disconnect the appliance. 2. If necessary wait until the water has cooled down. 3.
electrolux 6. When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump cover, using a pliers, and remove the filter. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the cover. 2 1 9. Replace the emergency emptying cap into the filter cover and fix it firmly. 7. Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it. 10. Close the pump door. 8. Replace the filter into the pump paying attention to insert it properly. When done, screw it firmly.
electrolux 19 Warning! When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump. Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty. When replacing the cover, ensure it is securely re-tightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it. • Screw the hose back onto the tap. Make sure the connection is tight.
electrolux 6. clean the pump if necessary as previously described; 7. screw the pump again and close the door. • Screw the hose back to the machine and make sure the connection is tight. • Turn on the water tap. Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine: 1. pull out the plug from the power socket; 2. close the water tap; 3. if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down; 4. open the pump door; 5. place a bowl on the floor.
electrolux 21 Problem Possible cause/Solution The machine does not start: The door has not been closed. E40 • Close the door firmly. The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket. • Insert the plug into the power socket. There is no power at the socket. • Please check your domestic electrical installation. The main fuse has blown. • Replace the fuse. The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the button 8 has not been pressed. • Please turn the selector dial and press the button 8 again.
electrolux Problem Possible cause/Solution The door will not open: The programme is still running. • Wait the end of washing cycle. The door lock has not been released. • Wait until the pilot light 9 goes off. There is water in the drum. • Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water. The machine vibrates is noisy: The transit bolts and packing have not been removed. • Check the correct installation of the appliance.
electrolux 23 Technical data Dimensions Width Height Depth Depth (Overall dimensions) 60 cm 85 cm 45 cm 48 cm Electrical connection Voltage - Overall power - Fuse Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate, on the inner edge of the appliance door. Water supply pressure Minimum Maximum 0,05 MPa 0,8 MPa Maximum Load Cotton 6 kg Spin Speed Maximum 1000 rpm Consumption values Programme Energy consumption (KWh) Water consumption (litres) 2.6 69 Cottons 60° 1.
electrolux 2. Remove the power supply cable and the draining and inlet hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance. 4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers. 5. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet. 3. Unscrew the three bolts.
electrolux 25 Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Check that the machine does not touch the wall or other kitchen units. Level the washing machine by raising or lowering the feet. The feet may be tight to adjust as they incorporate a self locking nut, but the machine MUST be level and stable. If necessary, check the setting with a spirit level. Any necessary adjustment can be made with a spanner.
electrolux Water drainage The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways. • Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the machine. In this case, make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine is emptying. This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall. • In a sink drain pipe branch. This branch must be above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm above the ground.
electrolux 27 Warning! The appliance is supplied with a 13amp plug fitted. In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13amp ASTA approved (BS1363/A) fuse must be used. The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution. Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced, this MUST be carried out by a Service Centre. The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the machine.
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