Electrolux EW 880F Instruction Booklet Download Page 8

8

Use

EW 88O F

PROGRAMMES

Prewash

Door

Spin

Reduction

700

Start/

Pause

Rinse

Hold

End

500

800

Quick

Wash

Function

Stain

1

 2 3 4 5 6 7 

8

Control panel

1 Detergent dispenser drawer

Programme Option buttons

Depending on the programme, different functions
can be combined. 

These must be selected after

choosing the desired programme and before
depressing the START/PAUSE button.

When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding
pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again,
the pilot lights go out.
If an incorrect option is selected, the pilot lights flash
for about 2 seconds.

2 “Prewash / Rinse Hold” button

Select 

Prewash

option if you wish your laundry to

be prewashed before the main wash (

not

available for wool and hand wash

). The relevant

light illuminates.
The prewash ends with a short spin in programmes
for cotton and synthetic fabrics, whereas in the
programme for delicate fabrics the water is only
drained.

When selecting 

Rinse Hold

option, the water of

the last rinse is not emptied out, to prevent the
fabrics from creasing. The relevant light illuminates
and will stay on during washing.
At the end of the programme the pilot light “

End

illuminates, the 

Rinse Hold 

and “

Door

” lights will

remain lit. To drain water, proceed as follows:

turn the programme selector dial to position “

O

” 

to switch the machine off; 

select programme 

(

drain

) or 

(

short 

spin

);

press 

Start/Pause 

button.

The light “

Function

” comes on during the drain or

the spin programme. At the end of the programme
the “

End

” light illuminates again and the “

Door

light goes out.

3 “Quick Wash” button

This button allows you to select the Quick Wash
function, for laundry that is only slightly soiled (

not

for wool, hand wash and economy programme
60E

).

The washing time will be reduced according to the
type of fabric and the selected temperature.
Max. load for cotton 3 kg.

4 “Stain” button

Select this button if you wish to add to the washing of
heavy soiled laundry a stain phase: at the
temperature of 40°C 

the special detergent for

stains

is loaded from the compartment marked 

This function is available in cotton and synthetic
programmes with a temperature of 40° or higher)

The washing time will be prolonged by about 10
minutes.
The 

Prewash

and the 

Stain

functions cannot be

selected together.

5 “Start /Pause” button 

After having selected the programme and the
required options press this button to start the
machine. The corresponding pilot light stops flashing
and remains lit.
To interrupt a programme which is running, depress
the 

Start/Pause 

button: the corresponding pilot light

starts to flash.
To restart the programme from the point at which it was
interrupted, 

press the Start/Pause button again

.

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Summary of Contents for EW 880F

Page 1: ...Front Load Washer Instruction Booklet EW 880F 132990430 ...

Page 2: ... Detergent dispenser drawer 7 Use 8 Control panel 8 Controls 8 9 Washing hints 10 Sorting the laundry 10 Temperatures 10 Before loading the laundry 10 Maximum loads 10 Laundry weights 10 Removing stains 10 Detergents and additives 11 The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning The warning triangle and or the key words Warning Caution emphasize information...

Page 3: ...th bag or pillowcase to prevent them getting trapped between the drum and the tub Use only the recommended quantities of fabric softener An excessive amount could damage the laundry Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the appliance is not in use This preserves the door seal and prevents the formation of musty smells Always check that water has emptied out before opening the door If not drai...

Page 4: ... and limited soiling can be removed the laundry can then be washed at a lower temperature Measure out detergent according to the water hardness the degree of soiling and the quantity of laundry being washed DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm Width 60 cm Depth 63 cm MAXIMUM LOAD Cotton 6 5 kg Synthetics 3 0 kg Delicates 3 0 kg Woollens and handwash 2 0 kg MAX SPIN SPEED 800 rpm POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE 220 240 V ...

Page 5: ... P1127 P1126 P1123 2 3 1 P0001 P1129 5 Set the machine upright and remove the remaining rear screw Slide out the relevant pin 6 Plug all the holes with the plugs which you will find in the envelope containing the instruction manual 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 no...

Page 6: ...ain hose Floor drain the washing machine should be installed where a floor drain or hole is located depending on plumbing regulations A floor drain is required to drain away water which may overflow from the washing machine due to a hose leak or malfunction The drain hose must not be kinked P0022 The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres An additional drain hose and joining piece is ...

Page 7: ...achine is stable during the spin The ECO valve allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy Detergent dispenser drawer The detergent dispenser is divided into three compartments fig The table of Washing Programmes shows which compartment to use Compartment this compartment is only used for washing powder when a programme has Prewash or Stain Compartment this compart...

Page 8: ...ed as follows turn the programme selector dial to position O to switch the machine off select programme drain or short spin press Start Pause button The light Function comes on during the drain or the spin programme At the end of the programme the End light illuminates again and the Door light goes out 3 Quick Wash button This button allows you to select the Quick Wash function for laundry that is...

Page 9: ...th water draining 1 flash problem with water supply For more information see paragraph Trouble shooting guide Door the Door pilot light indicates if the door can be opened light on the door cannot be opened light off the door can be opened It stays on during the whole programme indicating that the door is locked When the light goes out the door can be opened see page 13 Door Spin Reduction 700 End...

Page 10: ... Tie any belts or long tapes Remove persistent stains before washing Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste Treat curtains with special care Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the programme charts General rules Cotton linen drum full but not too tightly packed Synthetics drum no more than half full Delicat...

Page 11: ...ay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain Lipstick moisten with acetone as above then treat stains with methylated spirits Remove any residual marks from white fabrics with bleach Red wine soak in water and detergent rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid then rinse Treat any residual marks with bleach Ink depending on the type of ink moisten the fabric first with acetone then with acet...

Page 12: ...te compartment marked Please do not use liquid detergent with this appliance except if placed in the dosage ball device at the back of the machine drum 3 Measure out the additive If required pour fabric softener into the compartment marked without exceeding the MAX mark C0065 C0064 P0004 4 Select the desired programme Turn the programme selector dial to the desired position The light corresponding...

Page 13: ...t the drum is turning Start Pause If you cannot open the door but you need to open it you have to switch the machine off by turning the programme selector dial to O After about 3 minutes the door can be opened pay attention to the water level and temperature Select the programme again and depress Start Pause to restart it 12 At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically the End pilot...

Page 14: ...d cottons e g hand towels sheets Non fast coloured items for example underwear shirts blouses Wash at 40 30 C or 3 rinses Long spin PREWASH RINSE HOLD QUICK WASH STAIN SPIN REDUCTION DELICATES Acrylic viscose polyester items curtains Wash at 3 rinses Short spin PREWASH RINSE HOLD QUICK WASH SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD SPIN REDUCTION Wash at 30 C 3 rinses Short spin RINSE HOLD SPIN REDUCTION Washing ...

Page 15: ...tems 3 rinses with liquid additive if required short spin at max speed Drain For emptying out the water of the last rinse of programmes with RINSE HOLD option Separate spin for all fabrics Water draining Short spin at max speed Spin SPIN REDUCTION For cancelling the programme which is running or to switch the machine off O Reset Off RINSE HOLD SPIN REDUCTION ...

Page 16: ...re 30 C Hand wash Do not wash at all Bleaching Bleach in cold water Do not bleach Ironing Hot iron max 200 C Warm iron max 150 C Lukewarm iron max 110 C Do not iron Dry cleaning Dry cleaning in all solvents Dry cleaning in perchlorethylene petrol pure alcohol R 111 R 113 Dry cleaning in petrol pure alcohol and R 113 Do not dry clean Drying Flat On the line On clothes hanger Tumble dry high tempera...

Page 17: ...owder Door seal Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate eventual possible objects that could be trapped in the fold Cabinet Clean the outside of the machine with warm water and a detergent used to handwash dishes Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth Important do not use methylated spirits solvents or similar products to clean the bodywork P1050 Detergent dispenser drawer Af...

Page 18: ...ed down Open the pump door Place a container close to the pump to collect any spillage Release the emergency emptying hose place it in the container and remove its cap When no more water comes out unscrew the pump guard and remove it Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the pump guard P1115 P1114 Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it Put the cap bac...

Page 19: ...in a place where the temperature could drop below 0 C proceed as follows Remove the plug from the socket Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap Place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying hose after having put the cap ...

Page 20: ...The machine fills then empties immediately The end of the drain hose is too low Refer to relevant paragraph in water drainage section The machine does not empty and or does not spin The drain hose is squashed or kinked The RINSE HOLD option has been selected The drain pump is clogged There is water on the floor Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent creates too much foam has been used Check wh...

Page 21: ...venly distributed in the drum the machine will spin at a lower speed or will not spin If at the end of the programme the laundry is not spun enough redistribute the load manually and select the spin programme No water is visible in the drum Machines based on modern technology operate very economically using very little water without affecting performance The machine makes an unusual noise The mach...

Page 22: ... responsibility for loss or damage prior to it being received by the Company or its Authorised Service Centre 9 This warranty is the only express warranty given by the Company 10 This Warranty does not cover loss damage or expense to this appliance caused directly or indirectly by power surges electrical storm damage or incorrect power supply 11 The Company and any company related to the Company w...

Page 23: ...s to and from your home 9 If you are required to transport the appliance to the Company or its service agent you must ensure it is securely packed and insured The Company does not accept any responsibility for loss or damage of the appliance prior to it being received by the Company or its service agent 10 This warranty does not cover loss damage or expense to this appliance caused directly or ind...

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