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ENGLISH

Contents

Operating sequence

18-19

Washing programmes

Special programmes

International wash code symbols

Maintenance

Door seal

Bodywork

Detergent dispenser drawer

Drain filter

Water inlet filter

Emergency emptying out

The dangers of freezing

Something not working?

25-26

Warnings

4-5

Disposal

Tips for environmental protection 5

Technical specifications

Installation

Unpacking

Positioning

Water inlet

Water drainage

Electrical connection

Your new washing machine

Description of the appliance

Door locked pilot light

Detergent dispenser drawer

Use

Control panel

Controls

10-13

Functions

13-14

Programme information

14-15

Washing hints

Sorting the laundry

Temperatures

Before loading the laundry

Maximum loads

Laundry weights

Removing stains

Detergents and additives

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Summary of Contents for EW1085F

Page 1: ...WASHING MACHINE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET EW 1085 F 132 996 780 GB ...

Page 2: ...vice Centre 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 that is particularly important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use of the appliance Tips and infor...

Page 3: ...osal 5 Tips for environmental protection 5 Technical specifications 6 Installation 7 Unpacking 7 Positioning 7 Water inlet 7 Water drainage 8 Electrical connection 8 Your new washing machine 9 Description of the appliance 9 Door locked pilot light 9 Detergent dispenser drawer 9 Use 10 Control panel 10 Controls 10 13 Functions 13 14 Programme information 14 15 Washing hints 16 Sorting the laundry 1...

Page 4: ...nts saturated with petroleum methylated spirits trichlorethylene etc If such fluids have been used to remove stains prior to washing wait until they have completely evaporated from the fabric before placing garments in the appliance Place small items such as socks belts etc in a cloth bag or pillowcase to prevent them getting trapped between the drum and the tub Warnings Use only the recommended q...

Page 5: ...stains 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 Child safety Children are often not aware of how dangerous electrical appliances can be When the machine is working children should be carefully supervised and not be allowed to play with...

Page 6: ... 230 V 50 Hz TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 2200 W MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION 10 A WATER PRESSURE Minimum 50 kPa Maximum 800 kPa This appliance complies with the following EEC Directives 73 23 EEC of 19 02 73 relating to low voltage 89 336 EEC of 03 05 89 relating to electromagnetic compatibility Technical specifications ...

Page 7: ...l the holes with the plugs which you will find in the envelope containing the instruction booklet P0020 P0256 2 1 P1066 P1068 P0255 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 Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or out Ne...

Page 8: ...ter of the drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain hose The drain hose must not be kinked Run it along the floor only the part near the drainage point must be raised P0023 P0022 Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220 230 V single phase 50 Hz supply Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required 2 2 kW also ta...

Page 9: ...The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme care The balance control device ensures the machine is stable during the spin 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme chart 3 Control panel 4 Door locked pilot light 5 Drain filter 6 Adjustable feet Door locked pilot light It stays on during the whole programme indicating that the door is locked When th...

Page 10: ... the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position O 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 incorr...

Page 11: ... fabric previously selected Select the spin speed by means of the relevant button and then depress the START PAUSE button No spin Spin speed 9 Intensive wash button By depressing this button the washing time is prolonged by approx 15 minutes for cottons and 10 minutes for synthetics This option cannot be used together with QUICK and ECONOMY programmes 10 Extra rinse button Can be used with all pro...

Page 12: ...you have selected the Anti crease option the zero will not flash The selected delay 24 hours max set by means of the relevant button appears on the display for 4 seconds then the duration of the previously selected programme is displayed The countdown is updated every hour Delayed start 2 05 Duration of the selected programme If an option which is not compatible with the set wash programme is sele...

Page 13: ...electing the wash programme the pilot lights corresponding to the various phases making up the programme come on After the machine has started only the running phase pilot light stays on When the programme has finished the End pilot light comes on If the pilot light flashes at the end of the programme this means that the drain filter is clogged In the event of operating problems one of the followi...

Page 14: ...the ON OFF button After about 3 minutes the door can be opened pay attention to the water level and temperature To restart the programme depress ON OFF button again after closing the door Programme information Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with the hand washing care symbol Select this programme for heavily soiled laundry Pour...

Page 15: ...ou can reduce the speed by means of button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun This is a complete programme that can be combined with the following options spin speed reduction rinse hold and delayed start To be used for laundry which is lightly soiled or which needs freshening Washing temperature 30 C Final spin speed 650 r p m To reset a programme turn the selector dial to O Now can a new prog...

Page 16: ...e of water and energy For heavily soiled laundry reduce the load size Laundry weights The following weights are indicative bathrobe 1200 g napkin 100 g quilt cover 700 g sheet 500 g pillow case 200 g tablecloth 250 g towelling towel 200 g tea cloth 100 g night dress 200 g ladies briefs 100 g man s work shirt 600 g man s shirt 200 g man s pyjamas 500 g blouse 100 g men s underpants 100 g Removing s...

Page 17: ...etergents contain substances which in large quantities can upset the delicate balance of nature The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric delicates woollens cottons etc the colour washing temperature and degree of soiling All commonly available washing machine detergents may be used in this appliance powder detergents for all types of fabric powder detergents for delicate fabrics 6...

Page 18: ... C D F G 60 E 4 0 E 30 6 0 4 0 3 0 4 0 E 3 0 Operating sequence Before washing your first load of laundry we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60 C with the machine empty in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash compartment and start up the machine 1 Place the laundry in the drum Open the door Place the laundry in...

Page 19: ...e drum and carefully check that the drum is empty so as to avoid any forgotten items being damaged in a subsequent wash e g shrinking or their colour running into a load of whites If you do not intend to carry out another wash close the water tap Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells 7 Select the required options The light corresponding to the depressed butto...

Page 20: ...e of fabric Additional functions White cotton White cotton economy Fast coloureds Coloureds economy Non fast coloureds Synthetics Synthetics economy Delicates Wool Programme description Wash at 95 C 3 rinses Normal spin Wash at 60 C 3 rinses Normal spin Wash at 60 C 3 rinses Normal spin Wash at 40 C 3 rinses Normal spin Wash at 30 40 C or cold wash 3 rinses Normal spin Wash at 30 40 60 C or cold w...

Page 21: ...es Softeners Drain Spin Miniprogramme Reset Programme description Soak at 30 C stop with water in tub To drain depress START PAUSE button The machine automatically empties itself after 18 hours 3 rinses with liquid additives if required Spin 1 rinse with softener Spin Wash at 30 C 2 rinses Delicate spin at 650 r p m For cancelling the wash programme which is running ...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...t hand corner To facilitate cleaning the top part of the additive compartments can be removed Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer recess clean it with an old toothbrush Refit the drawer after cleaning P0038 P0878 P0879 P1050 4 Drain filter The drain filter collects threads and small objects inadvertently left in the laundry Check regularly that the filter is clean Open the filter door ...

Page 24: ...ace where the temperature could drop below 0 C proceed as follows Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap Place the end of the drain hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor Select programme D draining and run it until the machine stops Turn the programme selector dial to O Switch the machine OFF by depressing button Screw the water inlet hose back on...

Page 25: ...t always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose check to see if it is damp The drain hose is damaged Unsatisfactory washing results Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing The correct temperature was not selected Excessive laundry load The machine vibrates or is noisy The transit bolts and packing have not been rem...

Page 26: ...ng starts late or the laundry is not spun enough The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum This may happen several times before the unbalance disappears and normal spinning can resume If after few minutes the laundry is still not evenly distributed in the drum the machi...

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