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132949500 - 00 - 082010

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Summary of Contents for EWS 106430 W

Page 1: ...user manual Washing Machine EWS 106430 W ...

Page 2: ...d appliance If parts are damaged contact your supplier If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are minus 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 ...

Page 3: ...ed Avoid washing frayed or torn arti cles and treat stains such as paint ink rust and grass before 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 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...

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 during 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 F...

Page 5: ...ot to wrinkle the laundry Recommended for extremely delicate fabrics On some pro grammes the rinses will be performed with more water Rinse hold By selecting this function the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing Before opening the door it will be necessary to empty out the water To empty out the water please read the para graph At the end of the programm...

Page 6: ...mme has started the time remaining is updated every minute Delayed start The Selected delay set by pressing the rel evant button appears on the display for few seconds then the duration of the se lected programme is displayed again Alarm codes In the event of operating problems some alarm codes can be displayed for example E20 see paragraph What to do if Incorrect option selection If an option whi...

Page 7: ...fety lock Energy saving Economy Door locked Easy iron Time Manager Jeans First use Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installa tion instructions Ensure that the drum is empty Before the first wash run a cotton cy cle at the highest temperature without any laundry in the machine to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub Pour 1 2 a measure of detergent i...

Page 8: ...lly 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 s...

Page 9: ...cted programme dif ferent functions can be combined before pressing the button 8 By selecting an option the relevant pilot light illuminates If an incorrect option is selected the integra ted red pilot light of the button 8 flashes 3 times and the Err message appears on the display for few seconds For compatibility among the washing programmes and the options see chap ter Washing Programmes Select...

Page 10: ...esetting it Turn the programme se lector dial to and then to the new pro gramme position Start the new programme by pressing the button 8 again The washing water in the tub will be not emptied out Interrupting a programme Press the button 8 to interrupt a programme which is running the corresponding green pilot light starts blinking Press the button again to restart the pro gramme Cancelling a pro...

Page 11: ...t then rub in the soap and water Oil based paint moisten with benzine stain remover lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain treat several times Dried grease stains moisten with turpen tine lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth Rust oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold Be careful with rust stains which...

Page 12: ...am form during wash ing Degrees of water hardness Water hardness is classified in so called de grees 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 If the water hard ness degree is medium or high we suggest you to add a water softener following always the manufacturer s instructions When the degree o...

Page 13: ...nce If the appliance doesn t perform the final spin phase add more items redistribute the load manually and then select the spin ning programme SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN RINSE HOLD SILK 30 Cold Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 700 rpm Max load 1 kg Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed synthetic items NO SPIN RINSE HOLD LINGERIE 40 Cold Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm...

Page 14: ... soak programme into the compartment marked At the end of the soak after having emptied out the water you can select the washing programme First turn the programme selector dial to then to the programme and press the button 8 RINSE Rinse Long spin Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm Max load 6 kg With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cot ton garments which have been washed by hand To in ten...

Page 15: ...H2 EXTRA RINSE JEANS 60 Cold Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm Max load 3 kg With this programme it is possible to wash items like pants shirts or jackets in Jeans and also jersey realized with hi tech materials The EXTRA RINSE option will be activated automatically SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN RINSE HOLD PREWASH2 BLANKET 40 30 Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 700 rpm Max load 2 kg Special...

Page 16: ... 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 properties External cleaning Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only and then dry thor oughly Important Do not use methylated spirits solvents or similar products to clean the cabinet C...

Page 17: ...ould 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 opening the pump door switch the appliance ...

Page 18: ... when removing the cover Clean the filter under a tap to remove any traces of fluff 1 2 7 Remove foreign bodies and fluff from the pump seat and from the pump impeller 8 Check carefully whether the pump im peller rotates it rotates jerkily If it doesn t rotate please contact your Service Centre 9 Replace the filter into the pump by in serting it correctly into the special guides Screw the pump cov...

Page 19: ... and young children being able to remove it Cleaning the water inlet filters If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Unscrew the water inlet hose 3 Clean the filter in the hose using a hard bristle brush 4 Screw the hose back onto the tap 5 Unscrew the hose from the machine Keep a rug nearby bec...

Page 20: ...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 carry out the checks listed below During machine operation it is possible that the red pilot light of button 8 blinks one of the following alarm codes appears on the display and some acoustic signals sound ev ery 20 seconds to in...

Page 21: ...t hose connection The drain or inlet hose is damaged 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 filter fully in Unsatisfactory washing re sults Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used Increase the detergent qua...

Page 22: ...al noise compared 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...

Page 23: ...s The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry on the inlet water temperature 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...

Page 24: ...et The feet may be tight to adjust as they incorporate a self locking nut but the machine MUST be level and stable If necessary check the set ting with a spirit level Any necessary adjust ment can be made with a spanner Accurate levelling prevents vibration noise and dis placement of the machine during operation Caution Never place cardboard wood or similar materials under the machine to compensat...

Page 25: ... or to pipework that has not been used for some time run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes 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 ma chine is emptying This cou...

Page 26: ...ate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of 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 council your ...

Page 27: ... Measure out detergent according to the water hardness the degree of soiling and the quantity of laundry being washed electrolux 27 ...

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