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Safety information..............................5

Product description ...........................7

Control panel .....................................8

Use....................................................9

Washing programmes......................20

Programme information ...................23

Washing hints ..................................24

Care and cleaning ...........................27

What to do if....................................32

Techical data ...................................36

Consumption values ........................36

Installation .......................................37

Environment concerns .....................42

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

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Summary of Contents for EWN 14991 K

Page 1: ...User Manual EWN 14991 K Washing Machine ...

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Page 3: ...future 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 ...

Page 4: ... Washing hints 24 Care and cleaning 27 What to do if 32 Techical data 36 Consumption values 36 Installation 37 Environment concerns 42 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: ...urer 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 maintenance ...

Page 6: ...olatile petroleum products should not be machine washed If 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 t...

Page 7: ...dded at the beginning of the wash programme Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash Compartment for liquid additives fabric softener starch 5 1 2 6 4 3 EN001 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 ...

Page 8: ... 2 6 The control panel is illustrated above It shows the programme selector dial as well as the different buttons and the display These are represented by relevant numbers which are explained in the table below Control panel symbols Cottons Synthetics Delicates Spin Delicate Spin Drain Rinses Miniprogramme Handwash Wool Silk Shirt Lingerie Duvret Curtains Jeans Time manager Special Favourite Child...

Page 9: ...th daylight savings time or solar time The CLOCK setting permits you to modify set up the current time It is important to keep it updated as the current END Cycle Time depends on it With a short single time pressure of the buttons 5 the time varies minute by minute With a continue pressure of the same buttons the time varies 10 minutes by 10 minutes Press the button 6 to fix the current time Impor...

Page 10: ...chine Child Lock End Time Save Favourite Off On 1 2 press the button 3 or 4 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 At the end of the programme it is necessary to press simoultaneously both buttons 5 for some seconds until the display will sho...

Page 11: ...aundry in the drum one item at a time shaking them out as much as possible Close the door P0004 N Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops Measure out the amount of detergent required pour it into the main wash compartment and if you wish to carry out a programme with the prewash pour it into the compartment marked If required pour fabric softe...

Page 12: ...functions and combine them with each other using only a few control elements 1 programme selector dial and 8 buttons This simple control method is made easy thanks to the interactive display Interactive means that the washing machine display changes to reflect each step you have entered This ensures that only the possible settings are allowed You are able to see the current settings at any time in...

Page 13: ...icate that you must switch 0 59 20 33 Rinsing the appliance off Press any buttons the appliance will come out from the energy saving status and you could set another washing programme or switch the appliance off Programme Option buttons Depending on the programme different functions can be combined These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before pressing the button 7 Importa...

Page 14: ...elected programme and the message Finished while on display 2 5 and 2 6 the end cycle and the current time appear The pilot light of the button 7 is off and the door is locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out To empty out the water please read the paragraph At the end of the programme Select the options Depending on the selected programme only certain options are available and shown ...

Page 15: ...Back Stain On rinses End Time Delay Start this option makes it possible to delay the starting of the washing program by 30 min 60 min 90 min 2 hours and then by 1 hour till 20 hours The delay you have selected is indicated on the display The end time will increase in order to show you the selected delay You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you press the button 7 ...

Page 16: ...ramme and required options press the buttons 5 to activate the options menu press the Up or Down button to locate the Save Favourite option and press the button 6 press the Up or Down button to select one of the Favourite position 1 2 to memorize your customized programme press the button 6 to save the selected programme On the display appears the message Saved in highlighted mode by pressing the ...

Page 17: ...modify the washing time automatically proposed by the washing machine By pressing the Time manager buttons repeatedly the duration of the washing cycle can be increased or decreased 1600 60 02 00 20 33 The Time Manager option cannot be selected with Economy programme The soil level icon appears on the display and it changes according to soil degree you have chosen We recommend you to reduce the lo...

Page 18: ...button 6 to cancel the previous washing programme Start the new programme by pressing the button 7 again The washing water in the tub will not emptied out Interrupting a programme Press the button 7 to interrupt a programme which is running the corresponding light starts blinking Press the button again to restart the programme Cancelling a programme Turn the selector dial to O and then in the new ...

Page 19: ...e display shows the Door icon and alternately the Door Unlocked and Finished messages The door can be opened Turn the programme selector dial to O to switch the appliance 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 to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells ...

Page 20: ...duced load kg 4 SYNTHETICS 60 Cold Synthetic or mixed fabrics SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN RINSE HOLD NIGHT CYCLE PREWASH EASY IRON EXTRA RINSE TIME MANAGER Main wash Rinses Short spin Max load kg 4 Reduced load kg 2 SYNTHETICS ECONOMY 60 40 Synthetic or mixed fabrics economy lightly heavy soiled items SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN RINSE HOLD NIGHT CYCLE PREWASH EASY IRON EXTRA RINSE Main wash Rinses Short spi...

Page 21: ...abel SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN RINSE HOLD NIGHT CYCLE Main wash Rinses Short spin Max load kg 2 SILK 30 Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed synthetic itemsl SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN RINSE HOLD NIGHT CYCLE Main wash Rinses Short spin Max load kg 1 WOOL 40 Cold Specially tested programme for wool garments bearing the Pure new wool non shrink machine washable label SPIN REDUCTION NO SPI...

Page 22: ...x load kg 1 CURTAINS 40 Fragile materials such as acrylic and most curtains which should be washed as delicates SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN RINSE HOLD NIGHT CYCLE EXTRA RINSE Prewash Main wash Rinses Short spin Max load kg 2 5 DUVET BLANKET 40 Washing programme for a single synthetic blanket bedspread etc SPIN REDUCTION Main wash Rinses Short spin Max load kg 2 5 JEANS 40 Complete special programme for...

Page 23: ...to O then select the programme for draining and then press the button 7 Spin Separate spin for cotton hand washed garments and after programmes with Rinse Hold and Night Cycle option Before selecting this 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 Eco s programmes This programme can be selected for ...

Page 24: ...ull 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 treat fresh stains...

Page 25: ...s 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 choice of detergent will depend o...

Page 26: ...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 hardness Level Degrees German...

Page 27: ...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 drawer The washing powder and additi...

Page 28: ...ime the door seal and eliminate eventual possible objects that could be trapped in the fold P1050 n P0038 Cleaning the pump The pump should be inspected if the machine does not empty and or spin the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins coins etc blocking the pump Proceed as follows disconnect the appliance if the appliance is operating wait if necessary...

Page 29: ... water when removing the cover Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it P1224 1 2 P1225 P1224 replace the filter into the pump paying attention to insert it properly When done screw it firmly replace the emergency emptying cap into the filter cover and fix it firmly P1228 P1228 P1227 P1226 care and cleaning electrolux 29 ...

Page 30: ...re a good idea to clean it from time to time Turn off the water tap Unscrew the water inlet hose Clean the filter using a hard bristle brush Tighten up the inlet hose The dangers of freezing If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0 C certain precautions should be taken pull out the plug from the power socket turn off the water tap unscrew the inlet hose place a bowl with a small edge clos...

Page 31: ...ump to collect any spillage Remove the emergency emptying cap from the filter cover The water should drain by gravity into the bowl When the bowl is full put the cap back on filter cover Empty the bowl Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out clean the pump if necessary as previously described replace the filter into the pump and screw it firmly as previously described replace the emerge...

Page 32: ...tre 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 The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket There is no power at the socket The main fuse or the fuse in the plug has blown The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the button 7 has not been depressed The delay start...

Page 33: ...ttings It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose check to see if it is damp The drain hose is damaged The the emergency emptying cap has not been replaced on the filter after cleaning Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one Check the water inlet hose connection Change it with a new one Put the emergency emptying cap back on the filter The machine does not fill The ...

Page 34: ... empty out the water 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 into ...

Page 35: ... 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 drum the machine will not spin In this case redistribute the load m...

Page 36: ...ottons Economy 60 64 1 36 Cottons 40 62 1 0 Synthetics 60 55 1 2 Delicates 40 68 0 55 Wool Handwash 40 64 0 5 Technical data 36 electrolux technical data Dimensions Width Height Depth 60 cm 85 cm 63 cm Water supply pressure Minimum Maximum 0 05 MPa 0 80 MPa Maximum Load Cotton 8 kg Spin Speed Maximum 1400 rpm Electrical connection Voltage Overall power Fuse Information on the electrical connection...

Page 37: ...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 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 smaller bolts C Slide out the relevant plast...

Page 38: ...n 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 the floor Special conditions If the floor is carpeted or covered with crumbly or soft material insert a rigid support base under the feet to prevent noise vibration...

Page 39: ...or safe operation of the appliance If you cannot make the cold water P1088 HEC0006QL connection direct from the rising mains you may be able to operate the appliance from your cold water storage system There should be a minimum distance of 5 02m 16 5 ft between the appliance s inlet and the bottom of the water storage tank Water drainage This appliance is designed to be permanently plumbed into yo...

Page 40: ...move any blanking plug that may be in place P1212 Min 60 cm 23 6 Max 90 cm 35 4 3 pin HEC0012 Push the drain hose onto the spigot and secure with a clip if required ensure a loop is formed in the drain hose see diagram to prevent waste from the sink entering the washing machine Important Before connecting the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time run off a rea...

Page 41: ... DISCHARGE The manufacturer declines any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution The appliance is supplied with a 13amp plug fitted In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied a 13amp ASTA approved BS1363 A fuse must be used Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason proceed as described below The wires in the mains ...

Page 42: ...disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product 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 detergent water and time the environment is protected too The machine works more economically if it is fully loaded With adequate pre treatment stains ...

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