Electrolux EWF9043BDWA User Manual Download

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CONTENTS

1.1 Conditions Of Use

1.2 Child Safety

1.3 General Safety

1.4 Installation

1.5 Use

SAFETY INFORMATION

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2.1 Parts

2.2 Accessories

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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3.1 Control Panel Description

3.2 Program Chart

3.3 Program Options Compatibility

3.4 Options

3.5 Settings

3.6 Start/Pause ( ) and Add Clothes ( ) Touchpad

CONTROL PANEL

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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

Thank you for purchasing an Electrolux appliance. You’ve chosen a product that brings

with it decades of professional experience and innovation. Ingenious and stylish, it has

been designed with you in mind. So whenever you use it, you can be safe in the

knowledge that you’ll get great results every time. Welcome to Electrolux.

We recommend the use of original spare parts.When contacting Service, ensure that

you have the following data available. The information can be found on the rating plate.

Model, PNC, Serial Number.

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Adherence to the directions for use in this manual is extremely important for health and

safety. Failure to strictly adhere to the requirements in this manual may result in personal

injury, property damage and affect your ability to make a claim under the Electrolux

manufacturer’s warranty provided with your product. Products must be used, installed and

operated in accordance with this manual. You may not be able to claim on the Electrolux

manufacturer’s warranty in the event that your product fault is due to failure to adhere to

this manual.

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Page 1: ...EWF9043BDWA User Manual Washing Machine EN 2 ...

Page 2: ...the knowledge that you ll get great results every time Welcome to Electrolux We recommend the use of original spare parts When contacting Service ensure that you have the following data available The information can be found on the rating plate Model PNC Serial Number Get usage advice brochures trouble shooter service information buy accessories spare parts online product registration www electrol...

Page 3: ...rgent 6 WASHING HINTS 22 22 22 22 23 24 8 1 External Cleaning 8 2 Descaling 8 3 After Each Wash 8 4 Maintenance Wash With Tub Clean Program 8 5 Cleaning The Dispenser Drawer 8 6 Cleaning The Drawer Recess 8 7 Cleaning The Pump 8 8 Cleaning The Water Inlet Filter 8 9 Frost Precautions 8 CARE AND CLEANING 25 25 25 25 25 26 26 28 29 9 1 Possible Failures 9 2 Emergency Door Opening 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 3...

Page 4: ... important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold so that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety 1 bed and breakfast type environtments areas for communal use in blocks of flats or in...

Page 5: ...The packaging components e g plastic film polystyrene can be dangerous to children danger of suffocation Keep them out of children s reach Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children s reach 1 2 Child Safety Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum This machine is provided with child safety lock option to prevent children playing with the control panel see page 16 ...

Page 6: ... safety This appliance is heavy Care should be taken when moving it When unpacking the appliance check that it is not damaged If in doubt do not use it and contact the Service Centre All packing and transit bolts must be removed before use Serious damage can occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to See relevant section in the user manual Under no circumstances should you atte...

Page 7: ...ot overload the appliance See the relevant section in the user manual Before washing ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are fastened Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint ink rust and grass before washing Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should not be machine washed If volatile cleaning fluids are used care shou...

Page 8: ...inet Front Panel Door Drain Pump Filter see page 26 Level Adjustment Feet Front Level Adjustment Feet Back Water Inlet Hose see page 37 Transit Bolts Hose Support Transit Bolts Hose Support Mains Cable Water Drain Hose see page 38 2 1 Parts Worktop Control Panel see page 10 Transit Bolts ...

Page 9: ...l of the transit bolts Plastic Caps Plastic Hose Guide Softener Prewash Main Wash Stainless Steel Washing Drum Drain Pump Filter Detergent Softener Dispenser For more informations see page 18 Door when open for more informations see page 18 Transit Bolt when remove Transit bolts must be removed before using the appliance Drain Pump Filter when open Level Adjustment Feet ...

Page 10: ...Program Option Child Lock Option Prewash Touchpad Time Manager Touchpad 3 1 Control Panel Description 1 2 5 3 4 6 12 11 8 7 10 13 14 9 M L K J I H G A B C F D E A B C D E F G H I J K L M Child Lock Icon Delay End Icon Door Lock Icon Program Time Time Manager Level Maximum Load Capacity Of Selected Program Add Clothes Icon Anticrease Phase Icon Extra Silent Icon Rinse Hold Icon Spin Speed Program P...

Page 11: ...and spin the laundry Spin To spin the laundry and drain the water in the drum Energy Saver 40 C1 and 60 C White and colourfast cotton Set this program to have a good washing results and decrease the energy consumption The time of the washing program is extended Coloured cotton e g shirts blouses towels and undergarments with normal level of soil A gentle program designed for mixed fabrics found in...

Page 12: ...shable label Delicates Wool Favourite Recall you favourite program Delicate fabrics such as acrylics viscose polyester items Adjust wash time according to soil level See Time Manager table on page 14 Woolmark Apparel Care Blue The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by The Woolmark Company for the washing of wool garments labelled as hand wash provided that the garments are washed ac...

Page 13: ...t a temperature different from the one proposed by the washing machine Spin Selection Touchpad Press this touchpad repeatedly to increase or decrease the spin speed or select Rinse Hold if you want your laundry to be spun at a speed different from the one proposed by the washing machine No spin option eliminates all the spin phases and increase the number of rinses No Spin By selecting this option...

Page 14: ...ches the starting point of the wash cycle Press the Delay End touchpad to choose the end time as you wish The display shows the number of hours and the indicator beside the touchpad is on For example if the program duration of your selected program is 3 20 hours and you define the Delay End time to 6 hours This means your wash program will finish in 6 hours See diagram 3 20 hrs 2 40 hrs Working Cy...

Page 15: ...ached from the drum If Vapour option is selected rinse temperatures will be elevated During a vapour cycle you may notice vapour exiting from the drain hose of the washing machine this is normal and there is no cause for alarm Vapour may not be present during the entire vapour wash cycle Vapour function is more effective with half load NOTE When you set this function put the detergent into the com...

Page 16: ...that when the wash finished approximately 1 hour later it will not disturb you through the night Error warning beeps such as critical faults are not disabled Enabling Disabling End Of Wash Buzzer To deactivate the function press and hold Prewash touchpad about 2 seconds until the icon goes off This function remains enabled even after the appliance is switched off The touchpads are locked except fo...

Page 17: ...tes the drain system 1 2 3 Select a Cottons cycle at 90 C without any laundry in the machine to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub then start the machine To restart the program from the point at which it was interrupted press this touchpad again the Start Pause pilot light will stop flashing Add Clothes 2 To add clothes Pressing the Start Pause touchpad to pause the program You...

Page 18: ...ASHING HINTS 5 Close the door 6 4 Make sure that no laundry remains between the seal and the door IMPORTANT Please read Detergents Type and Quantity of Detergent on page 23 before use 5 2 Using Detergent And Additives The selector knob can be turned either clockwise or counter clockwise Detergent Dispenser Drawer 1 The detergent dispenser is divided into three compartments Compartment SOFTENER Com...

Page 19: ...n and Temp touchpads repeatedly to change the spin speed and temperature Press the option touchpads if you want your laundry to be washed with special functions Different functions can be combined which is dependent on the program selected If an option is not compatible with the wash program selected the symbol will flash on display along with buzzer sound If you want to adjust washing time press ...

Page 20: ...art flashing 1 If available change the options that you wish 2 Press Start Pause again The program will continue 3 While a program or the Delay End is operating the appliance door is locked and the display shows the indicator First set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the Start Pause touchpad Wait until the door lock indicator goes off then the door can be opened If the door lock indicator does no...

Page 21: ...Mode The AUTO Off mode automatically deactivates the appliance to decrease the energy consumption when You do not press any buttons for 5 minutes before you press Start Pause Press the On Off button to activate the appliance again After 5 minutes from the end of the washing program Press the On Off button to reactivate the appliance Display will show the end of the last wash Press any touchpad aga...

Page 22: ...apes Remove persistent stains before washing Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste Treat curtains with special care Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or a net Make sure that no metal objects are left in the laundry e g coin hair clips safety pins pins 6 3 Before Loading The Laundry Recommended loads are indicated in the program charts on page 11 Washing a max...

Page 23: ...al silk Low sudsing detergent is required for this washing machine to prevent oversudsing problems unsatisfactory washing result and harm to the machine 6 6 Detergents Type And Quantity Of Detergent Do not use wrong types of detergent such as Top Loading Handwash detergent or Soap Based products in your frontload washing machine This can result in excessive suds longer cycle time low spin speeds p...

Page 24: ...Bleaching Hand wash Max wash temperature 95 C Hot iron max 200 C 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 Warm iron max 150 C Lukewarm iron max 110 C DO NOT iron Max wash temperature 60 C Max wash temperature 40 C Max wash temperature 30 C DO NOT wash at all Ironing Dry cleaning Dryi...

Page 25: ...a while This helps to prevent mould and stagnant smells forming inside the appliance Keeping the door open after a wash will also help to preserve the door seal 8 3 After Each Wash The washing powder and additive dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly Remove the drawer by pressing the catch downwards and by pulling it out 8 5 Cleaning The Dispenser Drawer 8 4 Maintenance Wash With Tub Clean ...

Page 26: ...se because of the blockage of the drain pump The display shows an alarm code because of the problem with water drain Regularly examine the drain pump and make sure that it is clean Clean the pump if 1 Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket WARNING 2 Do not remove the filter while the appliance is operating Do not clean the drain pump if the water in the appliance is hot The water must be ...

Page 27: ...until no more water flows out from the drain pump 5 Remove fluff and objects from the pump if there are any 6 Make sure that the impeller of the pump can turn If this does not occur contact the service centre 7 Clean the filter under the water tap 4 Push back the drainage duct and turn the filter counter clockwise to remove it ...

Page 28: ...rush If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime deposit the water inlet filter may become clogged It is therefore a good idea to clean it from time to time 8 8 Cleaning The Water Inlet Filter To clean the water inlet filters 1 Close the water tap 2 3 4 5 6 7 Open the water tap Remove the inlet hose behind the appliance Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff brush or a towel Install ...

Page 29: ...ug from the main socket Turn off the water tap 1 2 Remove the water inlet hose 3 Remove the drain hose from the rear support and unhook it from sink or spigot Put the end of the drain and inlet hose in a container Let the water flow out of the hoses 4 5 When no more water flows install the inlet hose and the drain hose again Make sure that the temperature is more than 0 C before you use the applia...

Page 30: ... Clean the water inlet hose filter The door is not properly closed Error code Close the door firmly The water tap is closed Error code Open the water tap Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer Before contacting your local Service Centre please check troubleshooting Once the problem has been eliminated press th...

Page 31: ...ency door opening on page 33 Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing Use commercial products to treat the stubborn stains The correct temperature was not selected Check if you have selected the correct temperature Excessive laundry load Reduce load The drain hose is damaged Call Service There is water on the floor Unsatisfac tory washing results The door will not open The drain hose...

Page 32: ...he 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 drum the machine will not spin In this case redistribute the load manually and select the spin program Pause the machine and redistribute laundry manually Machine not installed properly Make sure the levelling of the appliance i...

Page 33: ... unable to identify or solve the problem contact our service centre Before calling service centre make a note of the model serial number and purchase date of your machine the Service Centre will require this information If you are unable to identify or solve the problem contact our service centre Before calling service centre make a note of the model serial number and purchase date of your machine...

Page 34: ... 5 kg 1 5 kg 5 5 kg 2 kg 4 kg Program Max Capacity 85 X 60 X 66 9 cm Power supply Voltage Frequency Total power absorbed Water supply pressure Maximum Minimum 0 8 MPa 0 05 MPa 220 240 V 50 Hz 2100 W Minimum fuse protection 10 A INSTALLATION 11 11 1 Unpacking You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again All transit bolts an...

Page 35: ... on it Make sure not to damage the hoses Pull up the appliance in vertical position 9 Remove the power supply cable and the drain and inlet hoses from the hose holders A on the rear of the appliance Remove the cardboard top 2 Remove the polystyrene packaging materials 3 Remove the plastic bag which cover the machine 4 Open the door Remove all the items from the drum 5 ...

Page 36: ...36 www electrolux com 10 11 Pull out the plastic spacers 12 Put the plastic caps in the holes X3 You can find these caps in the user manual bag Remove the three transit bolts A ...

Page 37: ...icting the washing machine door Never place cardboard wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor Install the machine on a flat hard floor Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets rugs etc When the washing machine is levelled try to rock it from corner to corner If it does rock adjust the legs again until it is levell...

Page 38: ...er Drainage Fitting Hose Guide bend hose 2 Adjust length to suit trough Pull apart to insert hose pull hose 1 450 approx Hose Guide 45 35 Push the drain hose onto the spigot and secure with a clip ensure a loop is formed in the drain hose to prevent waste from the sink entering the appliance In a sink drain pipe branch In this case make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine will be em...

Page 39: ...t a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated i e the inside diameter of the drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain hose The drain hose must not be twisted or curled Run it along the floor only the part near the drainage point must be raised For the correct functioning of the machine the drain hose must remai...

Page 40: ...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 city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product 12 1 Packaging Materials 12 3 Ecologi...

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