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Washing Machine

EWF 16487 W

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Page 2: ...r 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 it Make sure that small pets and children do...

Page 3: ...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 clean ing 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 re move t...

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 dur ing 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 ...

Page 5: ... Display 8 START PAUSE button Avvio Pau sa 9 Door locked light 10 Time Manager buttons Time Man ager TABLE OF SYMBOLS Lavaggio a freddo Sicurezza Bambini Antipiega Time Manager Oblò bloccato Programme Selector Dial It allows you to switch the appliance on off and or to select a programme Temperature button Temp This button allows you to increase or de crease the washing temperature At the po sitio...

Page 6: ...Door locked pilot light The pilot light 9 illuminates when the pro gramme starts and indicates if the door can be opened light on the door cannot be opened The machine in working or has stopped with water left in the tub light off the door can be opened The pro gramme is finished or the water has been emptied out light flashing the door is opening Display 7 4 7 5 7 1 7 2 7 3 The display shows the ...

Page 7: ...f the deter gent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve Then run a cotton cycle at the highest temperature without any laundry in the machine to re move any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub Pour 1 2 a measure of detergent into the main wash compartment and start the ma chine PERSONALISATION Acoustic signals The machine is provided with an acoustic device which sounds in the following...

Page 8: ...partment if the selected programme option it requires see more details in Detergent dispenser drawer If required pour fabric softener into the com partment marked the amount used must not exceed the MAX mark in the drawer Close the drawer gently Flap for powder or liquid detergent UP The flap position if using POWDER detergent DOWN The flap position if using LIQ UID detergent during main wash 8 el...

Page 9: ...p up Measure out the detergent Pour the powder detergent into the main wash compartment Remove the remaining powder form the flap There is remaining powder detergent in the main wash compartment at the end of a washing programme Check if the flap is in the right position The flap is up and you wish to use liq uid detergent Turn the flap down electrolux 9 ...

Page 10: ...light of the button 8 starts to flash The selector dial can be turned either clock wise or counterclockwise Turn to position to reset programme Switching the ma chine off At the end of the programme the selec tor dial must be turned to position to switch the machine off Caution If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is working the red pilot light of button 8 ...

Page 11: ...the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing button 8 2 Press button 6 once until the symbol 0 is displayed 3 Press button 8 again to start the pro gramme Important The selected delay can be changed only after selecting the washing programme again The Delay Start can not be selected with DRAIN programme Start the programme by pressing button 8 To start the selected programme press the button 8 the gre...

Page 12: ...s locked if you need to open it set first the machine to PAUSE by pressing the button 8 After a few minutes the pilot light 9 goes out and it is possible to open the door If this pilot light remains lit this means that the machine is already heating or that the water level is too high In any case do not try to force the door If you cannot open the door but you need to open it you have to switch th...

Page 13: ...reat curtains with special care Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the washing programme charts General rules Cotton linen drum full but not too tight ly packed Synthetics drum no 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 hea...

Page 14: ...ature wash programmes 60 C max for all types of fabric or special for wool lens only The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme If using liquid detergents a programme without prewash must be selected Your appliance incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated deterg...

Page 15: ...N ANTIPIEGA PREWASH 2 EXTRA RINSE JEANS 60 Cold Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm Max load 3 5 kg With this programme it is possible to wash items like pants shirts or jackets in denim and also jersey realized with hi tech materials the Extra Rinse option will be activa ted automatically SPIN ANTIPIEGA PREWASH 2 CENTRIFUGA Drain and long spin Spin at the maximum speed Max load 7 kg Sepa...

Page 16: ... Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fab rics Note A single or bulky item may cause imbalance If the appliance doesn t perform the final spin phase add more items redistribute the load manually and then select the spinning programme SPIN ANTIPIEGA SPORT 40 Cold Prewash Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 800 rpm Max load 2 5 kg This progra...

Page 17: ...r open for a while This helps to prevent mould and stagnant smells form ing inside the appliance Keeping the door open after a wash will also help to preserve the door seal Maintenance wash With the use of low temperature washes it is possible to get a build up of residues in side the drum We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed on a regular basis To run a maintenance wash The drum shoul...

Page 18: ...d add ap prox 1 4 measuring cup of detergent Door seal Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate eventual possible objects that could 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 pro...

Page 19: ...when removing the cover Clean the filter under a tap to remove any traces of fluff 7 Remove foreign bodies and fluff from the filter seat and from the pump impel ler 8 Check carefully whether the pump im peller rotates it rotates jerkily If it doesn t rotate please contact your Service Centre 9 Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat 10 Replace the fil...

Page 20: ...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 because some water may flow 6 Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff brush or with the piece of cloth 7 Screw the hose back to the machine and make sure the connection is tight 8 Turn on the water tap Emergency emptying out If the water is not dischar...

Page 21: ...sed at next washing WHAT TO DO IF Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights which can be solved easily without calling out an engi neer 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 aco...

Page 22: ...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 fil ter fully in Unsatisfactory washing re sults Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used Increase the detergent qu...

Page 23: ...d 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 contact our ser...

Page 24: ...tandards 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 tempera ture 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 eve...

Page 25: ...n a flat hard floor Make sure that air circulation around the ma chine is not impeded by carpets rugs etc Check that the machine does not touch the wall or other kitchen units Level the wash ing machine by raising or lowering the feet The feet may be tight to adjust as they incor porate a self locking nut but the machine MUST be level and stable If necessary check the setting with a spirit level A...

Page 26: ...n the position of your water tap 3 Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut After positioning the inlet hose be sure to tighten the ring nut again to prevent leaks 4 Connect the hose to a tap with a 3 4 thread Always use the hose supplied with the appliance The inlet hose must not be lengthened If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap you will have to purchase a new longer ho...

Page 27: ... less than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm The end of the drain hose must al ways be ventilated i e the inside diame ter of the drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain hose The drain hose must not be kinked The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres An additional drain hose and joining piece is available from your local Service Centre ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Infor...

Page 28: ...this product For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local council your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable PE polyethylene PS polystyrene PP polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by dis posing of them properly in appropriate col le...

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