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PROGRAMME SELECTOR DIAL

It allows you to switch the appliance on/off
and/or to select a programme.

TEMPERATURE

This button allows you to increase or de-
crease the washing temperature.

SPIN

By pressing this button you can change the
spin speed of the selected programme or
to select Rinse Hold option.

RINSE HOLD

By selecting this function the water of the
last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the
fabrics from creasing. Before opening the
door it will be necessary to empty out the
water. To empty out the water, please read
the paragraph «At the end of the pro-
gramme».

PREWASH

By selecting this option the machine per-
forms a prewash cycle before the main
wash phase. The washing time will be pro-
longed. This option is recommended for
heavily soiled laundry.

EXTRA RINSE

This appliance is designed to save 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.

DELAY START

The programme can be delayed from 30
min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then by
1 hour up to a maximum of 20 hours by
means of this button.

START PAUSE

This button allows you to start or to inter-
rupt the selected programme.

TIME MANAGER

These buttons allows you to modify the
programme duration automatically pro-
posed by the appliance.

DOOR LOCKED PILOT LIGHT

The pilot light 

9

 illuminates when the pro-

gramme starts and indicates if the door can
be opened:
• light on: the door cannot be opened. The

machine in working or has stopped with
water left in the tub.

• light off: the door can be opened. The

programme is finished or the water has
been emptied out.

• light flashing: the door is opening

FIRST USE

• Ensure that the electrical and water

connections comply with the installa-
tion instructions.

• Remove the polystyrene block and

any material from the drum.

• Before the first wash, run a cotton

cycle at the highest temperature

without any laundry in the machine,
to remove any manufacturing residue
from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a
measure of detergent into the main
wash compartment and start the
machine.

PERSONALISATION

ACOUSTIC SIGNALS

The machine is provided with an acoustic
device, which sounds in the following ca-
ses:
• at the end of the cycle
• if there is a fault.
By pressing the 

4

 and 

5

 buttons simultane-

ously for about 

6 seconds

, the acoustic

signal is deactivated (except if there is a
fault). By pressing these 2 buttons again,
the acoustic signal is reactivated.

CHILD SAFETY LOCK

This device permits you to leave the appli-
ance unattended and not to worry that chil-
dren might be injured by or cause damage

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Summary of Contents for EWF 147443 W

Page 1: ...user manual Washing Machine EWF 147443 W EWF 167443 W ...

Page 2: ...iance If parts are damaged contact your supplier If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are minus tempera tures Store it at room temperature for 24 hours before using for the first time GENERAL SAFETY It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way During high temperature wash pro grammes the door glass may get hot Do not touch it Mak...

Page 3: ...d Avoid washing frayed or torn arti cles and treat stains such as paint ink rust and grass before washing Under wired bras must NOT be machine wash ed Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should not be machine washed If volatile clean ing fluids are used care should be taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before placing in the ma chine Never pu...

Page 4: ...e or for stain re mover used during the stain action phase if available The prewash and soak detergent is added at the beginning of the wash pro gramme The stain remover is added dur ing the stain action phase Compartment for powder or liquid de tergent used for main wash If using liquid detergent pour it just before starting the programme Compartment for liquid additives fabric softener starch Fo...

Page 5: ...7 8 9 10 3 1 Programme selector dial 2 Temperature button 3 Spin reduction button 4 Voorwas button 5 Extra spoelen button 6 Startuitstel button 7 Display 8 Start Pauze button 9 Door locked pilot light 10 Time Manager buttons TABLE OF SYMBOLS Programmes Selector dial Time Manager programmes Rinse Drain Spin Buttons and lights Cold wash Time Manager buttons Rinse Hold Child safety Lock Door locked l...

Page 6: ... bottom of the display for a few seconds and the integrated red light of button 8 start flash ing End of programme When the programme has finished three flashing zeros are displayed the pilot light 9 and the pilot light of button 8 go out and the door can be opened 7 2 Washing programme phase icons Wash Rinses Drain Spin By selecting the wash programme the washing programme phase icons corre spond...

Page 7: ...you to start or to inter rupt the selected programme TIME MANAGER These buttons allows you to modify the programme duration automatically pro posed by the appliance DOOR LOCKED PILOT LIGHT The pilot light 9 illuminates when the pro gramme starts and indicates if the door can be opened light on the door cannot be opened The machine in working or has stopped with water left in the tub light off the ...

Page 8: ...spenser drawer until it stops Measure out the amount of detergent re quired pour it into the main wash compart ment or in the appropriate compartment if the selected programme option it requires see more details in Detergent dispenser drawer If required pour fabric softener into the compartment marked the amount used must not exceed the MAX mark in the drawer Close the drawer gently SELECT THE REQ...

Page 9: ...nd the options see chapter Washing Programmes SELECT THE DELAY START BY PRESSING BUTTON 6 Before you start the programme if you wish to delay the start press the button 6 re peatedly to select the desired delay The relevant pilot light goes on The selected delay time value up to 20 hours will appear on the display a few sec onds then the duration of the programme will appear again You must select ...

Page 10: ...OGRAMME Press the button 8 to interrupt a pro gramme which is running the correspond ing green pilot light starts blinking Press the button again to restart the pro gramme CANCELLING A PROGRAMME Turn the selector dial to to cancel a pro gramme which is running You can select now a new programme OPENING THE DOOR After the programme has started or during the delay time the door is locked if you need...

Page 11: ...th a special detergent then rub in the soap and water Oil based paint moisten with benzine stain remover lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain treat several times Dried grease stains moisten with turpen tine lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips and a cot ton cloth Rust oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold Be careful ...

Page 12: ... instruc tions on quantities to use Use less detergent if you are washing a small load the laundry is lightly soiled large amounts of foam form during wash ing DEGREES OF WATER HARDNESS Water hardness is classified in so called degrees of hardness Information on hard ness of the water in your area can be ob tained from the relevant water supply com pany or from your local authority If the wa ter h...

Page 13: ...phase add more items redistribute the load manually and then select the spinning pro gramme SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD Lingerie 40 Cold Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 900 rpm Max load 2 kg This programme is suitable for very delicate items such a lingerie bras and underwear The maximum spin speed is automatically reduced SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD Spoelen Rinse Long spin Spin at the maximum spe...

Page 14: ...extended This al lows to obtain a good washing efficiency so saving energy SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD PREWASH EXTRA SPOELEN 2 Jeans 60 Cold Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm Max load 3 5 kg With this programme it is possible to wash items like pants shirts or jackets in Jeans and also jersey realiz ed with hi tech materials The extra rinse option will be activated automatically SPIN REDU...

Page 15: ...ing liquid detergents a programme without PREWASH must be selected 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 t...

Page 16: ... acidic descaling agents scouring agents containing chlorine or iron or steel wool 1 Remove any rust deposits on the drum with a cleaning agent for stainless steel 2 Run a washing cycle without any wash ing to clean off any cleaning agent resi dues Programme Short Cotton Programme at maximum temperature and add ap prox 1 4 measuring cup of detergent DOOR SEAL Check from time to time the door seal ...

Page 17: ...e drainage duct to let the water flow out 4 When the container is full of water put the drainage duct back again and emp ty the container Do steps 3 and 4 again and again until no more water flows out from the drain pump 5 Pull back the drainage duct 6 Unscrew the filter and remove it 1 2 7 Remove fluff and objects from the pump 8 Make sure that the impeller of the pump can turn If this does not o...

Page 18: ...3 if necessary wait until the water has cooled down 4 open the pump door 5 place a container on the floor below the recess of the drain pump 6 press the two levers and pull forward the drainage duct to let the water flow out 7 when the container is full of water put the drainage duct back again and emp ty the container repeat this operation until water stops flowing out 8 if necessary clean the pu...

Page 19: ...ne does not start The door has not been closed 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 or the button 8 has not been pressed Please turn the selector dia...

Page 20: ...ns The correct temperature was not selected Check if you have selected the correct temperature Excessive laundry load Reduce the laundry load 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 symbol or light depending on the model has gone out There is water in the drum Select drain or spin programme to empty out ...

Page 21: ...onnection 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 7 kg Spin Speed Maximum 1400 rpm EWF 147443 W 1600 rpm EWF 167443 W CONSUMPTION VALUES Programme1 Energy consumption KWh 2 Water consumption litre 2 White Cottons 95 C 2 1 62 Cottons 60 C 1 35 58 Cottons 40 C 0 75 58 Synthetics 40 C 0 55 51 Delic...

Page 22: ...ine ever has to be transported again 1 After removing all the packaging care fully lay machine on it s back to remove the polystyrene base from the bottom 2 Remove the power supply cable and the draining and inlet hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appli ance 3 Unscrew the three bolts with the sup plied spanner 4 Slide out the relevant plastic spacers 5 Open the porthole and remove the ...

Page 23: ...with a spanner Accurate levelling prevents vibration noise and displacement of the machine during operation Caution Never place cardboard wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor RUBBER FEET KIT 4055126249 Available from your authorized dealer The rubber feet are particularly recommen ded on floating slippery and wooden floors Mount the rubber feet ...

Page 24: ...d develop due to natural ageing of the hose This fault is shown by a red sector in 45 35 the window A Should this occur turn the water tap off and refer to your Service Cen tre to replace the hose A WATER DRAINAGE The end of the drain hose can be posi tioned 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 com...

Page 25: ...lectronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local council your household waste disposal service or the shop where you pur...

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