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Summary of Contents for EWF16980

Page 1: ...User Manual Guide d utilisation EWF 16980 Washing Machine Lave linge ...

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Page 3: ...uture The Electrolux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable You find some examples on the cover in this manual Please take a few minutes to study this manual so that you can take advantage of the benefits of your new machine We promise that it will provide a superior User Experience delivering Ease of Mind Good luck GB ...

Page 4: ...on 28 Care and cleaning 30 Something not working 33 Techical data 37 Consumption values 38 Installation 39 Environment concerns 43 Guarantee conditions 44 Customer service centres 45 The following symbols are used in this manual Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance General information and tips Environmental information ...

Page 5: ...acturer s recommendations of quantities Wash small items such as socks laces washable belts etc in a washing bag or pillow case as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and the inner drum Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whalebones material without hems or torn material Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use clean and maintenan...

Page 6: ...volatile cleaning 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 remove the plug from the socket always take hold of the plug itself Never use the washing machine if the power supply cable the control panel the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside of the washing machi...

Page 7: ...m Delicate spin 1 2 3 Favourite Normal Eco Special Wool Silk Delicates Drain Handwash Rinses Synthetics Spin Cottons Temp Spin Options Ok Start Pause Time EN001 GB Detergent dispenser drawer Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water energy and detergent consumption The New Jet system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumptio...

Page 8: ...e button Spin reduction button Options buttons Confirm button Start Pause button Time manger buttons 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 3 4 5 8 7 2 6 1 2 3 Favourite Normal Eco Delicate spin Special Wool Silk Delicates Drain Handwash Rinses Synthetics Spin Cottons Temp Spin Options Ok Start Pause Time ...

Page 9: ...single time pressure of the Options buttons the time varies minute by minute With a continue pressure of the same buttons the time varies 10 minutes by 10 minutes Press the Ok button to fix the current time Daily Use Customize your appliance This appliance is provided of a settings menu that allows you to modify the factory settings as you want When you switch on the machine by turning the program...

Page 10: ...y pressing the Start Pause button at the end of the cycle in the event of operating problems If you want disable the acoustic signals except for the event of operating problems please refer to the previous chapter setting the sound volume Load the laundry Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards Place the laundry in the drum one item at a time shaking them out as much as possibl...

Page 11: ...cial Rinses Drain Spin Delicate Spin Favourite programmes 1 2 3 The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise Position O to Reset programme Switching OFF of the machine At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position O to switch the machine off Attention If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is working on the disp...

Page 12: ...of fabric the current phase the duration of the wash programme and the end of cycle When the machine performs the washing phase the display shows also some animated bubbles that simulate the moving of the water Temp Spin Ok Options Start Pause Time 2 00 20 33 Filling Temp Spin Ok Options Start Pause Time 1600 60 02 00 20 33 A B Delay The selected delay time value up to 20 hours max appears on the ...

Page 13: ...Spin Ok Options Start Pause Time 20 33 20 33 Door Unlocked Finished Temp Spin Ok Options Start Pause Time Cannot fill water Please check that the tap is open and then press START 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 Select the temperature Press...

Page 14: ...ght of the display the end cycle and the current time appear The buzzer sounds a short jingle the Start Pause light is off and the door is locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out When the programme has finished the display shows the icon of the selected programme below the icon of the selected programme and the message Finished while on the right of the display the end cycle and the ...

Page 15: ...ting this option the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing In this way ironing is easier Furthermore the machine will perform some additional rinses for cottons synthetics This function can be used for cotton and synthetic fabrics If this option is selected for cotton programmes the spin speed automaticaly will reduce to 900 rpm Extra Rinse this option can be selected with all pr...

Page 16: ...lecting the delayed start By pressing Up or Down button you can move through the options menu till you locate End Time Press Ok button to activate this option the visualized time starts to flash Temp Spin Ok Options Start Pause Time End Time Settings Child Lock 1 2 21 30 By pressing Up button you can increase the delay time Press Ok button to confirm your delay Press Temp or Spin button to return ...

Page 17: ...avourite Off On 1 2 by pressing Temp or Spin button the display returns the default status If you press any key after the programme has started with child lock enabled the display shows the message Machine is locked use key combination to unlock it The next time you wash the laundry before selecting a new programme it will be necessary to press simoultaneously and buttons for 5 seconds until the d...

Page 18: ... Ok Options Start Pause Time FAVOURITE 2 FAVOURITE 1 FAVOURITE 3 Temp Spin Ok Options Start Pause Time Save Favourite Child Lock Back In the Wash Guide menu you can also locate a Stain Guide that contains important informations on how to remove the most rappresentative stains and a Demo Mode ideal for shop floor demonstrations not suitable for the customer Selecting the Wash Guide press the Option...

Page 19: ...20 33 Temp Spin Ok Options Start Pause Time Back Temp Spin Ok Options Start Pause Time 60 Degrees White coloured cottons and synthetics Max load for cotton 3 5 kg Max load for synthetic and delicate 2 kg Note Once the programme has started the Time Manager option cannot be changed The availability of these soil level icons change according to the type of fabric as shown in the chart GB Soil Level ...

Page 20: ... possible only by resetting it Turn the programme selector dial to O and then to the new programme position press the Ok button to cancel the previous washing programme The washing water in the tub will not emptied out Start the new programme by depressing the Start Pause button again Interrupting a programme Depress the Start Pause button to interrupt a programme which is running the correspondin...

Page 21: ... door remains locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out before opening the door To empty out the water please read the steps on the Night Cycle option paragraph Turn the programme selector dial to O to switch the machine off Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully check that the drum is empty If you do not intend to carry out another wash close the water tap Leave the door open ...

Page 22: ...o more than half full Delicate fabrics and woollens drum no more than one third full Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy For heavily soiled laundry reduce the load size Laundry weights The following weights are indicative Removing stains Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing Blood ...

Page 23: ...ain remover methylated spirits or benzine then rub with detergent paste do not use acetone on artificial silk Detergents and additives Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid waste and protect the environment Although biodegradable detergents contain substances which in large quantities can upset the delicate balance of nature The choi...

Page 24: ...r hardness is classified in so called degrees of hardness Information on hardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant water supply company or from your local authority Follow the product manufacturers instructions 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 washing Degrees of water h...

Page 25: ...40 C Max wash temperature 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 ...

Page 26: ...ear coloured garments non shrink shirts blouses Spin Reduction Main wash from 60 C to cold 3 rinses Short spin Delicates 40 Delicate fabrics for example curtains Spin Reduction Main wash from 40 to cold 3 rinses Short spin Silk 30 Max load 1 kg Silk items to be gentle washed and spun Spin Reduction Main wash at 30 C 2 rinses Short spin Handwash 40 Cold Special programme for hand washing fabrics Sp...

Page 27: ... Separate spin for cottons Spin Reduction Drain and long spin Delicate Spin Separate spin for synthetics delicates wool handwash and silk Spin Reduction Drain and short spin Programme Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of programme Washing programmes Max Cottons load 7 kg Synthetics Delicates load programme 3 kg Handwash and Wool load 2 kg Silk 1 kg O For cancelling the wash programme...

Page 28: ...and Handwash Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens see the labels in the clothing and delicate fabrics with the hand washing care symbol Handwash When you select this programme you obtain a particularly delicate washing suitable for articles of clothing whose label indicates that they must be hand washed Silk Delicate washing programme suitable for silk ...

Page 29: ...programme the selector dial must be turned to O You can choose the speed by means of the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun Delicate Spin Separate spin at max 700 rpm for hand washed garments It has to be used for synthetic delicate handwashed silk items You can reduce the speed by means of button Spin to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun We suggest to use this programme after ...

Page 30: ...de 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 programme Use a normal measure of detergent must be a powder with biological properties External cleaning Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only and then dry thoroughly Cleaning the dispenser draw...

Page 31: ...out the emergency emptying hose place it in the container and remove its cap When no more water comes out unscrew the pump cover and remove it Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the cover P1114 P0038 Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat Screw the pump cover full...

Page 32: ...y 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 on again P1090 When you intend to start the machine up again make sure that the room temperature is above 0 C Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged proceed as follows to empty out the ...

Page 33: ...ct your local Service Centre Malfunction Possible cause Solution The washing machine does not start The door has not been closed Please check that the door is closed properly and then press START The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket There is no power at the socket The main fuse has blown The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the Start Pause button has not been depresse...

Page 34: ...y to see this as the water runs down the hose check to see if it is damp The drain hose is damaged The cap on the emergency emptying hose has not been replaced after cleaning the pump Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one Check the water inlet hose connection Change it with a new one Put the cap back on the emergency emptying and place the latter back in its seat The machine does not fi...

Page 35: ...not working electrolux 35 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 Increase the detergent quantity or use another one Use commercial products to treat the stubborn stains Check if you have selected the correct temperature Introduce ...

Page 36: ...r No P0042 BD Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin 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 10 minutes the laundry is still not evenly distributed in the ...

Page 37: ...8 MPa Maximum Cotton Synthetics Delicates Handwash Silk Maximum Load 7 kg 3 kg 3 kg 2 kg 1 kg Maximum Spin Speed 1600 rpm Electrical connection Voltage Overall power Fuse Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door technical data electrolux 37 ...

Page 38: ...s Eco at 60 C with a load of 7 kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label in compliance with EEC 92 75 standards Consumption values Water consumption in litres Programme Energy consumption in kWh Programme duration in minutes Cottons Normal 90 2 1 62 Cottons Eco 60 1 19 45 Synthetics 60 0 85 52 Delicates 40 0 5 60 Wool 40 0 4 58 For the duration of the programmes please...

Page 39: ... to remove the polystyrene base from the bottom 2 Remove the power supply cable and the draining hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance 3 With a suitable spanner unscrew and remove the central rear bolt A Slide out the relevant plastic spacer HEC0001 HEC0008 4 Unscrew and remove the two large rear bolts B and the six smaller bolts C 5 Remove the bracket D and tighten up the six sm...

Page 40: ...just as they incorporate a self locking nut but the machine MUST be level and stable If necessary check the setting with a spirit level Any necessary adjustment can be made with a spanner HEC0005 HEC0010 Accurate levelling prevents vibration noise and displacement of the machine during operation Never place cardboard wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in t...

Page 41: ...e hose A P0352 P0351 Water drainage The end of the drain hose can be positioned 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 come unhooked when the machine is emptying This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall In a sink drain pipe branch This branch must b...

Page 42: ...other appliances in use Connect the machine to an earthed socket The manufacturer declines any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced this should be carried out by our Service Centre Please ensure that when the appliance is installed the power supply cable is easily accessible 42 ele...

Page 43: ...ent 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 city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Ecological hints To save water energy and to help protect the env...

Page 44: ...ocument issued by seller of the appliance The appliance guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in your country of residence for this particular model or range of appliances The appliance guarantee is personal to the original purchaser of the appliance and cannot be transferred to another user The appliance is installed and used in accordance with ins...

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