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EW8F169SA

Washing Machine

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Page 1: ...EW8F169SA EN Washing Machine User Manual ...

Page 2: ...ECHNOLOGY AUTODOSING 19 8 PROGRAMMES 25 9 WI FI CONNECTIVITY SETUP 31 10 DAILY USE 33 11 HINTS AND TIPS 38 12 CARE AND CLEANING 39 13 TROUBLESHOOTING 45 14 CONSUMPTION VALUES 50 15 TECHNICAL DATA 51 16 ACCESSORIES 52 17 QUICK GUIDE 53 18 PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET IN REFERENCE TO E U REGULATION 1369 2017 55 GET IT ON electrolux com app www electrolux com 2 ...

Page 3: ...e Centre ensure that you have the following data available Model PNC Serial Number The information can be found on the rating plate Warning Caution Safety information General information and tips Environmental information Subject to change without notice 1 SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the appliance carefully read the supplied instructions The manufacturer is not responsibl...

Page 4: ...ll not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of the appliance without supervision 1 2 General Safety Do not change the specification of this appliance This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as staff kitchen areas in shops offices and other working environments by clients in hotels motels bed breakfast and other residential type environments areas for com...

Page 5: ...lock the drum to prevent an internal damage Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear Follow the installation instructions supplied with the appliance Do not install or use a damaged appliance Do not install or use the appliance where the temperature can be less than 0 C or where it is exposed to the weather The floor area on which the...

Page 6: ...ng from the drain hose This is due to the testing of the appliance with the use of water in the factory You can extend the drain hose to maximum 400 cm Contact the Authorised Service Centre for the other drain hose and the extension Make sure that there is access to the tap after the installation 2 4 Use WARNING Risk of injury electric shock fire burns or damage to the appliance Follow the safety ...

Page 7: ...g element on the floor under the appliance Carefully put down the appliance onto its rear side 5 Remove the polystyrene protection from the bottom Put the appliance back into an upright position 1 2 6 Remove the power supply cable and the drain hose from the hose holders It is possible to see water flowing from the drain hose This is because the washing machine has been tested at the factory 7 Rem...

Page 8: ...se CAUTION Make sure there is no damage to hoses and there are no leaks from the couplings Do not use an extension hose if the inlet hose is too short Contact the service centre for a replacement inlet hose 1 Connect the water inlet hose to the back of the appliance 20º 20º 45º 45º 2 Position it toward left or right depending on the positon of the water tap Make sure that the inlet hose is not in ...

Page 9: ...in pipe Refer to the illustration The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated i e the inner diameter of the drain pipe min 38 mm min 1 5 must be larger than the external diameter of the drain hose 5 Without the plastic hose guide to a sink spigot Put the drain hose in the spigot and tighten it with a clamp Refer to the illustration Make sure that the drain hose makes a loop to prevent part...

Page 10: ... add a pleasant feeling of just washed garment to the removing odours and wrinkles action The UltraCare technology has been designed to protect the fabric fibres thanks to different pre mixing phases that dissolves first the detergent and then fabric softener in the water before they are distributed in the laundry So every fibre is reached and cared for The steam has a quick and easy way to refres...

Page 11: ...lling the appliance 8 Drain hose 9 Inlet hose connection 10 Mains cable 11 Transit bolts 12 Hose support 5 CONTROL PANEL 5 1 Control panel description s n o t t o C s c i t e h t n y S s e t a c i l e D e r e m h s a C t n e c S h s e r F n i a r D n i p S Rinse Duvet Denim h s a W a r t l U n i m 0 2 d i p a R Wool Silk r o o d t u O s n o t t o C o c E On Off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 10 11 12 13 14 ENG...

Page 12: ...ing programmes By means of the Spin button you can also set Activate the Rinse Hold option The water of the last rinse is not drained out to prevent the fabrics from creasing The washing programme ends with water in the drum and the final spin phase is not per formed The display shows the indicator The door stays locked The drum turns regularly to reduce creasing You must drain the water to unlock...

Page 13: ...his button to start pause the appliance or interrupt a running programme 8 Remote start Delay Start touch button Press this button repeatedly to activate one of the two options or both The relevant indicator comes on in the display Remote start Select this option to connect appliance with App Touch this button the display shows the indicator blinking for a few seconds After touching the Start Paus...

Page 14: ... on goes off on the display If it is activate when pressing any buttons the button light flashes 3 times 11 Extra Rinse touch button With this option you can add a few rinses according to the se lected washing programme Use this option for people with allergies to detergent residues and with sensitive skin This option increases the programme duration The corresponding indicator above the touch but...

Page 15: ... active AutoDose function is switched off but Intensive option still remains active in manual mode This option increases the programme duration 13 Prewash touch button Use this option to add a pre wash phase at 30 C before the washing phase The corresponding indicator above the touch button illumi nates This option is recommended for heavily soiled laundry espe cially if containing sand dust mud a...

Page 16: ...ten sive buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds If you deactivate the acoustic signals they contin ue operate when the appliance has a malfunction 14 On Off push button Pressing this button for a few seconds allows to activate or deactivate the appliance Two different tunes sound while switching the appliance on or off As the Stand by function automatically deacti vates the appliance to decrea...

Page 17: ... load indicator refer to The SensiCare System load detection paragraph It flashes when the laundry load exceeds the maximum declared load of the selected programme ml Liquid additives quantity indicator refer to The AutoDose Technology Autodosing chapter AutoDose detergent tank indicator When it lights appliance automatically doses the detergent AutoDose softener tank indicator When it lights appl...

Page 18: ...normally soiled garments a quick cycle for a full load of lightly soiled garments very quick cycle for a smaller lightly soiled load max half load recommended the shortest cycle to freshen up a small amount of laundry The Time Manager is available only with the programmes in the table indicator Cottons Cottons Eco Synthetics 1 indicator Cottons Cottons Eco Synthetics 1 Default duration for all pro...

Page 19: ...abric softener dosage takes better care of the laundry and ensuring good wash performances Too much detergent damages your clothes and too little doesn t ensure good wash performances This appliance is equipped with an auto dosing system able to automatically provide the right detergent and fabric softener dosage to preserve the fabric integrity and colour brightness AutoDose detergent tank AutoDo...

Page 20: ...er to the Manual filling the detergent and additives paragraph in this chapter The liquid detergent container is supplied inside the drum Manual Manual compartment for liquid additives fabric softener fabric conditioner starch Maximum level for detergent additives quantity 7 3 AutoDose basic setting The factory pre set doses for a large load are 90 ml for detergent tank and 25 ml for fabric soften...

Page 21: ...ogramme setting The configuration mode may cancel temporary settings 1 Press the On Off button for a few seconds to activate the appliance 2 Wait about 10 seconds for appliance internal check 3 To enter in configuration mode hold pressed the Temperature and the Spin buttons simultaneously for a few seconds until the display shows the on the left in the display and blinking detergent tank and softe...

Page 22: ...Gently pour only liquid detergent in the AutoDose detergent tank Fill up to the maximum indicated level 4 Gently pour only liquid softener in the AutoDose fabric softener tank Fill up to the maximum indicated level 5 Lift down the AutoDose cover lid 6 Gently close the detergent dispenser till click engagement 7 6 AutoDose low level indication Do not refill the AutoDose tanks unless appliances indi...

Page 23: ... Switching from AutoDose to manual dosing It is possible to disable AutoDose function for one or both tanks by pressing related button symbol Example To switch Fabric Softener tank off press the button until the display shows OFF If you need to use different detergent than ones present in AutoDose tanks you could switch Detergent tank off by pressing button until the display shows OFF 7 8 Deactiva...

Page 24: ... filling the liquid detergent 3 If desired pour the fabric softener in the compartment Manual 4 Gently close the detergent dispenser till click engagement Manual filling the liquid detergent 1 Insert the container for liquid detergent 2 Pour the liquid detergent in the compartment 3 Gently close the detergent dispenser till click engagement www electrolux com 24 ...

Page 25: ...user turned AutoDose off To restart the programme ensure the drawer is properly closed and press Start Pause button 8 PROGRAMMES 8 1 Programme Chart Programme Default tem perature Temperature range Reference spin speed Spin speed range Maxi mum load Programme description Type of load and soil level Washing programmes Cottons 40 C 90 C Cold 1600 rpm 1600 400 rpm 9 kg White cotton and coloured cotto...

Page 26: ...se bottle in the compartment and simply start a steam programme Reduce the fragrance dosage when treating smaller load By means of the Time Manager button you can reduce the programme duration when treating items labeled to be washed at low temperature DO NOT Tumble dry the garments treated with fragrance Its benefit would evaporate Use the fragrance with different purposes than those here describ...

Page 27: ... kg All fabrics except woollens and delicate fabrics To spin the laundry and to drain the water in the drum Rinse 1600 rpm 1600 400 rpm 9 kg All fabrics except woollens and very deli cate fabrics Programme for rinsing and spin ning the laundry The default spin speed is the one used for cotton programmes Reduce the spin speed according to the type of laundry If necessary set the Extra Rinse option ...

Page 28: ...tailored for treating clothes with a hydrophobic coating To perform the water repellency restoring cycle proceed as follows Pour the washing detergent in the compart ment Pour a special water repellency restorer for fabric into the softener compartment of the drawer Reduce the laundry load to 1 kg To further improve the water re pellency restoring action dry the laundry in a tumble dryer by set ti...

Page 29: ... detergent and fabric softener have to be filled in the proper manual compartment Make sure that the AutoDose tanks are disabled The water temperature of the washing phase may differ from the temperature declared for the selected programme 2 Steam programme doesn t remove particularly intense odour 3 After the steam treatment the laundry can be humid Hang items out for a few minutes 4 Washing prog...

Page 30: ...Delicates Spin Drain Rinse Duvet Rapid 20min Outdoor Denim UltraWash Wool Silk AutoDose Fabric Soft ener Others Spin No Spin 1 Rinse Hold Silent Prewash Intensive2 Extra Rinse Soft Plus Plus Steam3 Time Manag er www electrolux com 30 ...

Page 31: ...ymbol is a Certification mark in many countries 9 WI FI CONNECTIVITY SETUP This chapter describes how to connect the smart appliance to the Wi Fi network and to link it to mobile devices By this functionality you can receive notifications control and monitor your washing machine from your mobile devices To connect the appliance to enjoy the full range of features and services you need Wireless net...

Page 32: ... blinking The wireless module begins starting up Make sure that you APP is ready for connection 4 After about 45 seconds Access Point appears on the display The access point will be open for about 3 minutes As long as the appliance is activated it will keep trying to connect with saved credentials until the Wi Fi is deactivated or resets the credentials 5 Configure the My Electrolux app on your sm...

Page 33: ...inking the Remote Start is not activated but the set programme starts To remove the Remote Start tap on the Remote start button and confirm by pressing the Start Pause button The reset position deactivates the Remote Start 9 4 Over the air update The App may propose an update for downloading new features The update is accepted via App only If a programme is running the App notifies that the update...

Page 34: ...emporary settings Please refer to AutoDose configuration mode paragraph in The AutoDose Technology Autodosing chapter 1 Turn the programme dial to select the desired washing programme The indicator of the Start Pause button flashes The display shows an indicative programme duration 2 To change the temperature and or the spin speed touch the related buttons 3 If desired set one or more options by t...

Page 35: ...appliance The related indicator flashes 2 Touch the Delay Start button repeatedly until the display shows the desired delay time 3 Touch the Start Pause button again to start the new countdown 10 7 The SensiCare System load detection The programme duration in the display is referred to a medium high load After touching the Start Pause button the maximum declared load indicator goes off the SensiCa...

Page 36: ...as already started the new programme starts without repeating the SensiCare System The water and the detergent are not drained out in order to avoid waste The display shows the maximum duration of the programme updating it about 20 minutes after the starting of the new programme There is also an alternative way of cancelling 1 Rotate the selector knob to the Reset position 2 Wait for 1 second The ...

Page 37: ... the Start Pause button the appliance drains the water and spins The option indicator Rinse Hold or disappears If you have set Silent and the spin speed is not changed when you press the Start Pause button the appliance only drains the water 3 When the programme is completed and the door locked indicator goes off you can open the door 4 Press the On Off button for a few seconds to deactivate the a...

Page 38: ... Pause button The spin phase continues Button up pillowcases close zippers hooks and poppers Tie up belts cords shoelaces ribbons and any other loose elements Empty pockets and unfold the items 11 2 Stubborn stains For some stains water and detergent is not sufficient We recommend that you pre treat these stains before you put the items in the appliance Special stain removers are available Use the...

Page 39: ...or chemical products CAUTION Do not clean the metal surfaces with chlorine based detergent 12 2 Descaling If the water hardness in your area is high or moderate we recommend that you use a water descaling product for washing machines Regularly examine the drum to check for limescale Regular detergents already contain water softening agents but we recommend to run a cycle with an empty drum and a d...

Page 40: ...ons programme with the highest temperature 4 Add a manually small quantity of powder detergent or a specific product into the empty drum in order to rinse out any left residues Occasionally at the end of a cycle the display may show the icon this is a recommendation to perform the drum cleaning Once the drum cleaning has been performed the icon disappears 12 6 Cleaning the detergent dispenser and ...

Page 41: ...der running water CAUTION Do not use sharp or metal brushes and sponges 6 Turn the dispenser up side down and open the bottom cover as indicated in the picture 7 Make sure that all detergent residue is removed from the conveyor Use only soft damp clothes 8 Put bottom cover back to its position by aligning its holes on drawer hooks as indicated in the picture Close it till click sound ENGLISH 41 ...

Page 42: ...as indicated in the picture 9 Make sure that all detergent residue is removed from the upper and lower part of the recess Use a small brush to clean the recess 10 Reassembly the drawer as follows a Place the handle if was disassembled b Place the bottom cover and press till click sound c Place the top cover on the tanks compartment and press till click sound d Replace components on manual compartm...

Page 43: ...e drain pump if The appliance does not drain the water The drum does not turn The appliance makes an unusual noise because of the blockage of the drain pump The display shows the alarm code WARNING Do not remove the filter while the appliance operates Do not clean the pump if the water in the appliance is hot Wait until the water cools down Proceed as follows to clean the pump 1 Open the pump cove...

Page 44: ...f it does not rotate contact the Authorised Service Centre 10 Clean the filter under the water tap 11 Put the filter back into the special guides by turning it clockwise Make sure that you tighten the filter correctly to prevent leakages 2 1 12 Close the pump cover 2 1 When you drain the water with the emergency drain procedure you must activate the drain system again a Put 2 litres of water in th...

Page 45: ... appliance is installed in an area where the temperature can reach values around 0 C or drop below remove the remaining water from the inlet hose and the drain pump 1 Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket 2 Close the water tap 3 Put the two ends of the inlet hose in a container and let the water flow out of the hose 4 Empty the drain pump Refer to the emergency drain procedure 5 When the...

Page 46: ...ch on again The programme was not finished properly or the appliance stopped too early If the alarm code appears again contact the Authorized Service Center and communicate the warning The appliance does not fill with water properly After the proper check start the appliance again by pressing Start Pause button the appliance tries to resume the cycle If the error persists the alarm code will appea...

Page 47: ... the filter of the inlet hose and the filter of the valve are not clogged Refer to Care and cleaning The appliance fills with water and drains imme diately Make sure that the drain hose is in the correct position The hose may be positioned too low Refer to Installa tion instruction The appliance does not drain the water Make sure that the sink spigot is not clogged Make sure that the drain hose ha...

Page 48: ...wireless connection is on Refer to paragraph Configuring the washing machine wireless connection in Wi Fi Connectivity setup chapter Check your home network and router Restart the router Contact your wireless service provider if there are fur ther problems with the wireless network The App cannot con nect to the appliance Check the wireless signal Check if your smart device is connected to the wir...

Page 49: ... in The AutoDose Technology chapter Too much foam in the drum during the wash ing cycle Reduce the quantity of detergent When using AutoDose tanks verify the pre set deter gent fabric softener dosage Refer to Basic setting paragraph in The AutoDose Technology chapter The detergent fabric softener level does not decrease in the Auto Dose tanks after wash ing This is normal tanks are quite large and...

Page 50: ... door 5 Take out the laundry and then close the appliance door 6 Close the filter flap 14 CONSUMPTION VALUES Stated values are obtained in laboratory conditions with relevant stand ards Different causes can change the data the quantity and type of laundry and ambient temperature Water pressure the supply voltage and the temperature of inlet water may also affect the washing pro gramme duration Tec...

Page 51: ...e information given in the chart above is compliant with the EU Commission regu lation 1015 2010 implementing directive 2009 125 EC and EU commission regulation No 1275 2008 15 TECHNICAL DATA Dimension Width Height Depth Total depth 600 mm 850 mm 631 mm 660 mm Electrical connection Voltage Overall power Fuse Frequency 230 V 2200 W 10 A 50 Hz Level of protection against ingress of solid parti cles ...

Page 52: ...h the accessory 16 3 Stacking kit The tumble dryer can be stacked on the top of the washing machine only by using the correct stacking kit manufactured and approved by ELECTROLUX Verify the compatible stacking kit by checking the depth of your appliances The stacking kit can be used only with the appliances specified in the leaflet provided with the accessory Read carefully the instructions suppli...

Page 53: ...ther treatments in the proper compartment When using a liquid detergent in manual compartment insert the container for liquid detergent 1 Push the On Off button to switch the appliance on 2 Turn the programme dial to set the desired programme 3 Set the desired options by means of the corresponding touch buttons 4 To start the programme touch the Start Pause button 5 The appliance starts At the end...

Page 54: ... items Delicates 2 kg Delicate fabrics such as acrylics viscose polyester items Cashmere 1 kg Steam programme for wool and cashmere Freshscent 1 kg Steam programme for cotton synthetic and delicate garments Spin Drain 9 kg All fabrics except woollens and very deli cate fabrics Programme for spinning and draining the water Rinse 9 kg All fabrics except woollens and very deli cate fabrics Programme ...

Page 55: ... year based on 220 standard washing cycles for cotton programmes at 60 C and 40 C at full and partial load and the con sumption of the low power modes Actual energy con sumption will depend on how the appliance is used 108 0 Energy consumption of the standard 60 C cotton pro gramme at full load in kWh 0 58 Energy consumption of the standard 60 C cotton pro gramme at partial load in kWh 0 40 Energy...

Page 56: ... load in minutes 220 Programme time of the standard 40 C cotton pro gramme at partial load in minutes 220 Duration of the left on mode in minutes 5 Airborne acoustical noise emission in db A washing 47 Airborne acoustical noise emission in db A spinning 75 Built in appliance Y N No The information given in the chart above is compliant with the EU Commission regulation 1015 2010 implementing direct...

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Page 60: ...he complete copy of the licenses in the Electrolux App that can be downloaded from the corresponding App store from the License menu section It is possible to download the source code of the open source software used in the product by searching for Wi Fi Module Software version in NIUX subfolder at the following website http electrolux opensoftwarerepository com www electrolux com shop 157025620 B...

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