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Start the programme by pressing
button 6

To start the selected programme, press the
button 

6

 , the corresponding green pilot

light stops blinking. The appliance starts op-
erating and the only pilot light correspond-
ing to the running phase stays on.
To interrupt a programme which is running,
press the button 

6

 : the corresponding

green pilot light starts blinking.
To restart the programme from the point at
which it was interrupted, press the button 

6

again

 . If you have chosen a delayed start,

the machine will begin the countdown.
If an incorrect option is selected, the 

red

 pi-

lot light of the button 

6

 blinks 3 times.

Altering an option or a running
programme

It is possible to change some options be-
fore the programme carries them out.
Before you make any change, you must
PAUSE the appliance by pressing the but-
ton 

6

 .

Changing a running programme is possible
only by resetting it. Turn the programme se-
lector dial to 

O

 and then to the new pro-

gramme position. Start the new programme
by pressing the button 

6

 again. The wash-

ing water in the tub will be not emptied out.

Interrupting a programme

Press the button 

6

 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 to open it, set first the machine to
PAUSE by pressing the button 

6

 . After a

few minutes the light 

8.2

 goes out and it is

possible to open the door.
If this light remains lit and the door is
locked, this means that the machine is al-
ready heating or that the water level is too
high. In any case, do not try to force the door!
If you cannot open the door but you need
to open it you have to switch the machine
off by turning the selector dial to 

O

 . After a

few minutes the door can be opened 

(pay

attention to the water level and temper-
ature!)

 .

After closing the door, it is necessary to se-
lect the programme and options again and
to press button 

6

 .

At the end of the programme

The machine stops automatically. The pilot
light of button 

6

 , the pilot lights 

 8.1

 and

8.2

 go off. The light 

8.3

 illuminates.

If a programme or an option that ends with
water left in the tub has been selected, the
pilot light 

8.2

 remains on and the door is

locked to indicate that the water must be
emptied out before opening the door.
Follow the below instructions to empty out
the water:
1. Turn the programme selector dial to 

O

 .

2. Select the draining or spinning pro-

gramme.

3. Reduce the spin speed if needed, by

turning the relevant dial.

4. Press button 

6

 .

At the end of the programme, the light 

8.2

goes off to indicate that the door can be
now opened. Turn the programme selector
dial to 

O

 to switch the machine off.

Remove the laundry from the drum and care-
fully check that the drum is empty. If you do
not intend to carry out another wash, close
the water tap. Leave the door open to pre-
vent the formation of mildew and unpleas-
ant smells.

Stand by

 : once the programme has fin-

ished after a few minutes the energy sav-
ing system is enabled with the pilot

lights switched on. By pressing any but-
ton the appliance will come out of the
energy saving status.

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Summary of Contents for EWF 87210 W

Page 1: ...user manual Washing Machine EWF 87210 W ...

Page 2: ...inus 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 Make sure that small pets and children do not climb into the drum To avoid this please check into the drum before using...

Page 3: ...fore washing Under wired bras must NOT be machine washed 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 machine Never pull the power supply cable to re move the plug from the socket always take hold of the plug itse...

Page 4: ...e or for stain remover used during the stain action phase if availa ble 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 deter gent used for main wash If using liquid de tergent pour it just before starting the pro gramme Compartment for liquid additives fabric softener starch ...

Page 5: ...IN selector dial 3 TEMPERATURE button 4 OPTIONS button 5 EXTRA RINSE button 6 START PAUSE button 7 DELAY START button 8 Indicator Pilot Lights TABLE OF SYMBOLS Programme dial Cottons Synthetics Delicates Silk Wool Handwash Lingerie Soak Rinse Drain Spin Cotton Economy Easy Iron Curtains Blanket Spin dial push buttons and pilot lights Spin No Spin Rinse hold Temperature button Cold Options button S...

Page 6: ...iled laundry Super Quick Short cycle for lightly soiled items or for laun dry which needs only freshening up We rec ommend you to reduce the fabrics loading 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 a...

Page 7: ... pulling the door handle outwards Place the laundry in the drum one item at a time shaking them out as much as possible Close the door Measure out the detergent and the fab ric softener Pull out the dispenser 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 ...

Page 8: ...hese must be selected after choosing the desired pro gramme and before starting the programme When these buttons are pressed the corre sponding pilot lights illuminate When they are pressed again the pilot lights go out If an incorrect option is selected the integra ted red pilot light of the button 6 flashes for 3 times For the compatibility among the wash ing programmes and the options see chapt...

Page 9: ...er a few minutes the light 8 2 goes out and it is possible to open the door If this light remains lit and the door is locked this means that the machine is al ready heating or that the water level is too high In any case do not try to force the door If you cannot open the door but you need to open it you have to switch the machine off by turning the selector dial to O After a few minutes the door ...

Page 10: ... with ace tone1 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 Treat any residual marks with bleach Ink depending on the type of ink moisten the fabric first with acetone1 then with ace ti...

Page 11: ...ons Detergent Compartment Cotton 90 Cold Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed at 800 rpm Max load 7 kg Red load 3 5 kg 1 White and coloured cotton normally soiled items SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN RINSE HOLD PREWASH2 DAILY SUPER QUICK EXTRA RINSE Synthetics 60 Cold Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed at 800 rpm Max load 3 5 kg Red load 1 5 kg 1 Synthetic or mixed fabrics normally soiled items SPIN REDUC...

Page 12: ...he water by Draining only turn the programme selector dial to draining programme press the button 6 Draining and spinning turn the programme se lector dial to the spinning programme if necessa ry reduce the spin speed and then press button 6 Important This programme cannot be used for very delicate fabrics as silk or wool Pour the deter gent for the soak programme into the appropriate compartment ...

Page 13: ...s and mixed fabrics to be ironed The laundry can be gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing In this way ironing is easier Furthermore the machine will perform additional rinses SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD PREWASH2 EXTRA RINSE Curtains 40 Cold Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed at 700 rpm Max load 2 kg With this programme it is possible to wash curtains with an extra water load Do not pour any ...

Page 14: ... in side the drum We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed on a regular basis To run a maintenance wash The drum should be empty of laundry Select the hottest cotton wash pro gramme Use a normal measure of detergent must be a powder with biological proper ties External cleaning Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only and then dry thor oughly Important Do not u...

Page 15: ...iminate eventual possible objects that could be trapped in the fold Drain pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if the appliance does not empty and or spin the appliance makes an unusual noise dur ing draining due to objects such as safety pins coins etc blocking the pump a problem with water draining is detected see chapter What to do if for more de tails Warning Before ope...

Page 16: ...ve foreign bodies and fluff from the filter seat and from the pump impel ler 8 Check carefully whether the pump im peller rotates it rotates jerkily If it doesn t rotate please contact your Service Centre 9 Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat 10 Replace the filter into the pump by in serting it correctly into the special guides Screw the pump cover...

Page 17: ...re the connection is tight 8 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 and place the end of the emergency emptying hose in to the bowl Remove its cap The wat...

Page 18: ...art follow the correspond ing suggestions in Possible cause Solu tions box and restart the programme 1 flash The machine does not fill follow the corresponding suggestions in Possible cause Solutions box and re start the programme 2 flashes The machine does not empty and or does not spin follow the corresponding suggestions in Possi ble cause Solutions box and restart the programme Once the proble...

Page 19: ...aged Replace it with a new one The cap on the emergency emptying hose has not been replaced or the filter has not been properly screwed in after cleaning action Refit the cap on the emergency emptying hose or screw the fil ter fully in Unsatisfactory washing re sults Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used Increase the detergent quantity or use another one Stubborn stains have n...

Page 20: ...ed with other traditional motors This new motor en sures a softer start and more even distribution of the laundry in the drum when spinning as well as increased stability of the machine No water is visible in the drum Machines based on modern technology operate very economically using very little water without affecting performance If you are unable to identify or solve the prob lem contact our se...

Page 21: ...his chart is to be considered purely indicative as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry on the inlet water tempera ture and on the ambient temperature INSTALLATION Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be re moved before using the appliance You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again 1 After re...

Page 22: ...n a flat hard floor Make sure that air circulation around the ma chine is not impeded by carpets rugs etc Check that the machine does not touch the wall or other kitchen units Level the wash ing machine by raising or lowering the feet The feet may be tight to adjust as they incor porate a self locking nut but the machine MUST be level and stable If necessary check the setting with a spirit level A...

Page 23: ... water tap 3 Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut After positioning the inlet hose be sure to tighten the ring nut again to prevent leaks The inlet hose must not be lengthened If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap you will have to purchase a new longer hose specially designed for this type of use Important Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework...

Page 24: ...late on the inner edge of the appliance door Check that your domestic electrical installa tion can take the maximum load required al so taking into account any other appliances in use Connect the machine to an earthed socket The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution The power supply cable must be easily acces...

Page 25: ... PP polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by dis posing of them properly in appropriate col lection containers Ecological hints To save water energy and to help protect the environment we recommend that you follow these tips Normally soiled laundry may be washed without prewashing in order to save deter gent water and time the environment is protected too The machine works more econom...

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