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gramme performance, the stripe number
must increase:
• If you increase the programme dura-

tion, the Eco Info stripes increases. The
increasing the washing programme du-
ration allows a costant performance
that reduces the energy consumption.

• If you decrease the washing tempera-

ture, the Eco Info stripes increases.

• If you put more clothes, the Eco Info

stripes increases.

Some advices to have the most effi-
cient setting:

• Put a laundry load of 4 kg or more.
• Set the Time Manager indicators   or

 .

• Set the possible lower washing temper-

ature.

• Do not set the Prewash option.

7.8 

My Fa 

The first time you activate the appliance, if
you press My Fa the display
shows that the memory is empty.
The appliance can memorise automatical-
ly the most used washing programmes af-
ter some uses.
Press My Fa to set one of the 3
most used washing programmes.
Press My Fa one time to set My
Favourite 1.
Press My Fa two times to set My
Favourite 2.
Press My Fa three times to set My
Favourite 3.
Press 

 to start the washing pro-

gramme.

The appliance does not do the
permanent option, if it is not acti-
vate.
The delay start is not memorised.

7.9 

Child Lock 

With this option you can prevent that the
children play with the control panel.
• To 

activate/deactivate

 the option,

press 

 and 

 at the same time

until the indicator 

 

comes on/goes

off

.

You can activate this option:
• After you press 

 , the options and

the programme knob are locked.

• Before you press 

 : the appliance

cannot start.

7.10 

Permanent extra rinse

With this option you can permanently
have an extra rinse when you set a new
programme.
• To 

activate/deactivate

 this option

press 

 and 

 at the same time until

the indicator 

 

comes on/goes off

.

7.11 

Acoustic signals

The acoustic signals operate when:
• The programme is completed.
• The appliance has a malfunction.
To 

deactivate/activate

 the acoustic sig-

nals, press 

 and 

 at the same time

for 6 seconds.

If you deactivate the acoustic sig-
nals, they continue operate when
the appliance has a malfunction.

8. 

BEFORE FIRST USE

1.

Put 2 litre of water in the detergent
compartment for washing phase. This
activates the drain system.

2.

Put a small quantity of detergent in
the compartment for washing phase.

3.

Set and start a programme for cotton
at the highest temperature without
laundry. This removes all possible dirt
from the drum and the tub.

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Summary of Contents for EWF 1698 HEW

Page 1: ...EWF 1698 HEW EN WASHING MACHINE USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ou use it you can be safe in the knowledge that you ll get great results every time Welcome to Electrolux Visit our website for Get usage advice brochures trouble shooter service information www electrolux com Register your product for better service www electrolux com productregistration Buy Accessories Consumables and Original spare parts for your appliance www electrolux com shop CUSTOMER CARE ...

Page 3: ...iance They must have supervision or instruction for the operation of the appli ance by a person who is responsible for their safety Do not let children play with the appliance Keep all packaging away from children Keep all detergents away from children Keep children and pets away from the appliance door when it is open If the appliance has a child safety device we recommend you activate it 1 2 Gen...

Page 4: ...ble to discon nect the appliance Always pull the mains plug Do not touch the mains cable or the mains plug with wet hands Only for UK and Ireland The appli ance has a 13 amp mains plug If it is necessary to change the fuse in the mains plug use a 13 amp ASTA BS 1362 fuse This appliance complies with the E E C Directives Water connection Make sure not to cause damage to the water hoses The applianc...

Page 5: ...events children or pets to be closed in the drum To activate the device turn it clockwise until the groove is horizontal To deactivate the de vice turn it counter clockwise until the groove is vertical 3 2 Installation on suspended flooring Suspended wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration To help prevent vibration we recommend you place a wa terproof wood panel at least 15 mm thic...

Page 6: ...ouchpad 9 Easy iron touchpad 10 Start pause touchpad 11 Time Manager touchpads 12 MyFavourite touchpad 4 1 Display A B C D E F G H I J A The temperature area Temperature indicator Cold water indicators B Eco Info indicator C Time Manager indicator D The time area The programme duration The delay start Programme is completed E Delay start indicator F Extra Rinse indicator G The indicator of child l...

Page 7: ...0 C Cold Delicate fabrics as acrylics viscose polyester items Normal soil 4 kg 1200 rpm Wool Handwash 40 C Cold Machine washable wool hand washable wool and delicate fabrics with hand washing care symbol 2 kg 1200 rpm Duvet 60 C 20 C Special programme for one synthetic blanket du vet bedspread and so on 4 kg 800 rpm Steam programmes Press again and again this touchpad until you set the desired pro...

Page 8: ... the laundry and to drain the water in the drum All fabrics 9 kg 1600 rpm 1 Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption values According to regulation 1061 2010 the Cottons Eco 60 C and Cottons Eco 40 C are respectively the standard 60 C cotton programme and the standard 40 C cotton programme They are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined energy and water consumption for wash...

Page 9: ...otton programmes Standard 60 C cotton 9 1 10 63 229 44 Standard 60 C cotton 4 5 0 75 50 175 44 Standard 40 C cotton 4 5 0 66 50 170 44 Off Mode W Left On Mode W 0 05 0 05 1 At the end of spin phase 7 OPTIONS 7 1 Temperature Set this option to change the default tem perature Indicator cold water The display shows the set temperature 7 2 Spin With this option you can decrease the de fault spin speed...

Page 10: ...he display shows the related indicator 7 5 Extra Rinse With this option you can add some rinses to a washing programme Use this option for persons allergic to de tergents and in areas where the water is soft The related indicator comes on 7 6 Easy Iron The appliances carefully washes and spins the laundry to prevent the creases The appliance decreases the spin speed and uses more water The related...

Page 11: ...the permanent option if it is not acti vate The delay start is not memorised 7 9 Child Lock With this option you can prevent that the children play with the control panel To activate deactivate the option press and at the same time until the indicator comes on goes off You can activate this option After you press the options and the programme knob are locked Before you press the appliance cannot s...

Page 12: ... the language setting Press or to set the language you prefer Press to confirm the language 9 DAILY USE 9 1 Loading the laundry 1 Open the appliance door 2 Put the laundry in the drum one item at a time Shake the items before you put them in the appliance Make sure not to put too much laundry in the drum 3 Close the door CAUTION Make sure that no laundry stays between the seal and the door There i...

Page 13: ... Auto Off button to activate or deactivate the appliance A tune sounds when the appliance is activated 9 4 Setting a programme 1 Press one of the programme touch pad to set the necessary programme The related programme indicator comes on The indicator flashes The display shows all information about washing programme 2 If necessary change the temperature the spin speed the cycle duration or add ava...

Page 14: ... they operate 1 Press The indicator flashes 2 Change the options 3 Press again The programme con tinues 9 8 Cancelling a programme 1 Press the button for some sec onds to cancel the programme and to deactivate the appliance 2 Press the same button again to acti vate the appliance Now you can set a new washing programme The appliance does not drain the water 9 9 Opening the door While a programme o...

Page 15: ...he end of the washing programme Press the button to activate the ap pliance again The display shows the end of the last set programme Turn the programme knob to set a new cycle 10 HINTS AND TIPS 10 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 together white and col oured items Som...

Page 16: ...d 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 To know the water hardness in your area contact your local water authority Use the correct quantity of the water soft ener Obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product 11 CARE AND CLEANING WARNING Before maintenance disconnect the ap plia...

Page 17: ...examine the seal and remove all objects from the inner part 11 5 Cleaning the detergent dispenser 1 1 2 2 3 4 11 6 Cleaning the drain filter WARNING Do not clean the drain filter if the water in the appliance is hot ENGLISH 17 ...

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Page 19: ...sary clean the pump When you drain the water with the emer gency drain procedure you must activate again the drain system 1 Put 2 litres of water in the main wash compartment of the detergent dis penser 2 Start the programme to drain the wa ter 11 9 Frost precautions If the appliance is installed in an area where the temperature can be less than 0 C remove the remaining water from the inlet hose a...

Page 20: ...r safety alert The anti flood de vice is on Disconnect the appliance Close the water tap Contact the serv ice centre Unstable mains supply The mains supply is unstable Wait until the mains supply is stable Detergent overdosing Reduce the de tergent quantity WARNING Deactivate the appliance before you do the checks Problem Possible solution The programme does not start Make sure that the mains plug...

Page 21: ...he tub and start the spin phase again This problem may be caused by balance problems There is water on the floor Make sure that the couplings of the water hoses are tight and there is not water leakages Make sure that the drain hose have no damages Make sure you use the correct detergent and the correct quantity of it You cannot open the appliance door Make sure that the washing programme is finis...

Page 22: ... Water supply pressure1 Minimum 0 5 bar 0 05 MPa Maximum 8 bar 0 8 MPa Water supply 2 Cold water Maximum load Cotton 9 kg Spin speed Maximum 1600 rpm 1 The appliance works correctly if the water pressure is not less than 0 05 MPa 0 5 bar If you can not connect the water inlet hose to the cold water tap of the primary hydraulic system connect it to your domestic cold water storage system Make sure ...

Page 23: ...ENGLISH 23 ...

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