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1. 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 Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door Check that your domestic electrical installa tion can take the maximum load required al so taking into account any other appliances in use Connect the machine to an earthed socket The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage or Environment concerns The symbol K on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste Instead it should be taken to the appropriate 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 injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the machine Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced this must be carried out by a Service Centre your household2. e Close the door firmly 22 electrolux Possible cause Solution The drain hose is squashed or kinked Cannot drain the water Please check that the filter is clean and then press Il e Check the drain hose connection The drain filter is clogged Cannot drain the water Please The machine does not emp Check that the filter is clean and then press Il ty and or does not spin e Clean the drain filter An option or a programme that ends with the water still in the tub or a that eliminates all the spinning phases has been selected e Select the draining or spinning programme The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum e Redistribute the laundry Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent creates too much foam has been used e Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose check to see if it is damp e Check the water inlet hose connection The drain or inlet hose is damaged e Replace it with a new one The emergency emptying cap has not been replaced into the filter or the filter has not been properly screwed in after cleaning action e Refit the emergency emptying cap or screw the filter fully in There is water on the floor Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used e Increase the detergent quantity or use another one Stubborn stains hav
3. Important Do not clean the drum with acidic descaling agents scouring agents containing chlorine or iron or steel wool 1 Remove any rust deposits on the drum with a cleaning agent for stainless steel 2 Run a washing cycle without any washing to clean off any cleaning agent residues Programme Short Cotton Programme at maximum temperature and add approx 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 e the machine does not empty and or spin e the machine makes an unusual noise dur ing draining due to objects such as safety pins coins etc blocking the pump Proceed as follows 1 Disconnect the appliance 2 If necessary wait until the water has cooled down 8 Open the pump door levering on the groove with a coin or with the suitable tool that you can find in the bag con taining the instruction booklet depend ing on the model 4 Place a bowl with a small edge close to the pump to collect any spillage 5 Pull out the emergency emptying cap from the filter cover using a pliers electrolux 19 6 When no more water comes out un screw the pump cover using a pliers and remove the filter Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the cover 9 Replace the emergency emptying cap
4. in the option rows The display shows the following information e Duration of the selected programme After selecting a programme the duration of the washing programme 2 5 and the extimated end of cycle 2 6 are displayed in hours and minutes for example 20 33 The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric After the programme has started the time remaining is updated every minute 1 With Cottons Synthetics and Delicates programmes only e Programme progress display After you have pressed the button 7 the display shows the running phase On the display you can see the symbol of the se lected type of fabric the current phase the duration of the wash programme and the end of cycle When the machine performs the washing phase the display shows also some animated bubbles that simulate the moving of the water See the below picture M 0 9 DA o Rinsing gt 20 33 e Delay The selected delay time value up to 20 hours max appears in the position 2 5 of the display when the appliance start op erating close to the relevant icon that it is lighted on The delay time value decrea ses every minute Alarm codes In the event of operating problems some alarm codes can be displayed for example Cannot fill water Please check that the tap is open and then press Cll see the chapter What to do if End of prog
5. 90 Cottons 60 lee 59 For the duration of o 1 Cotton ECO 60 1 1 02 42 the programmes Cottons 40 0 75 59 please refer to the 7 5 display on the con Synthetics 40 0 5 49 trol panel Delicates 40 0 55 55 Wool 30 0 3 50 1 Cottons Eco at 60 C with a load of 6 kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label in compliance with EEC 92 75 standards The consumption data shown on this quantity and type of laundry on the inlet chart is to be considered purely indica water temperature and on the ambient tive as it may vary depending on the temperature Installation Unpacking TZ 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 be transported again 1 After removing all the packaging carefully lay machine on it s back to remove the polystyrene base from the bottom RW p 1 mM V NAN l I Mi N es 8 Unscrew the three bolts 2 Remove the power supply cable and the draining hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance 5 Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet electrolux 2
6. been eliminated press the button 7 to restart the programme If after all checks the problem persists con tact your local Service Centre Possible cause Solution The door has not been closed Please check that the door is closed properly and then press ll e Close the door firmly The machine does not start been pressed The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket e Insert the plug into the power socket There is no power at the socket e Please check your domestic electrical installation The main fuse has blown e Replace the fuse The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the button 7 has not e Please turn the selector dial and press the button 7 again The delay start has been selected e Ifthe laundry are to be washed immediately cancel the delay start The Child Safety Lock has been activated e Deactivate the Child Safety Lock The water tap is closed Cannot fill water Please that the tap is open and then press ll Open the water tap The inlet hose is squashed or kinked Cannot fill water Please that the tap is open and then press Il The machine does not fill e Check the inlet hose connection The filter in the inlet hose is blocked Cannot fill water Please that the tap is open and then press ll e Clean the water inlet hose filter The door is not properly closed Cannot fill water Please that the tap is open and then press Il
7. brand logo appears on the display and for few seconds a short de scription of the selected programme is shown in last 2 rows of the display After having selected the programme the appliance will propose on the display 2 the following information 2 1 temperature 2 2 spin speed 2 3 selectable option icons 2 4 soil degree 2 5 washing programme duration 2 6 the estimated time end of washing cycle The button 7 starts blinking The selector dial can be turned either clock wise or anticlockwise Position O to Reset programme Switching OFF of the machine At the end of the programme the selec tor dial must be turned to position O to switch the machine off Important If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is working on the display will appear the following message Please turn programme selector in the last used position The machine will not perform the new selec ted programme Display i The DISPLAY is used for setting a large number of 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 in teractive display Interactive means that the appliance display changes to reflect each step you have entered This en sures to set the possible settings only You are able to see the current settings at any time in the information panel and
8. button 6 to enable this option The corresponding icon changes your sta tus from Off to On and the following mes sage appears on the display Press and V together for 5 seconds to unlock machine End Time Child Lock Afa On Save Favourite Off e 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 simultaneously both buttons 5 for some seconds until the display will show the message Machine unlocked to select a new programme Set the brightness The Brightness setting allows you to mod ify the backlight intensity of the display Press the buttons 5 to increase or decrease the brightness You can choose between different levels from 0 to 9 0 min 9 max Press the button 6 to confirm your choice Set the contrast The Contrast setting allows you to modify the optical characteristic of the display Press the buttons 5 to increase or decrease the contrast You can choose between different levels from 0 to 9 0 min 9 max Daily use Load the laundry Open the door by carefully 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 electrolux 7 Reset
9. end of the programme the display shows the Door icon and alternately the Door Unlocked and Finished mes sages 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 Button up pillowcases close zip fasteners hooks and poppers Tie any belts or long tapes 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 net 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 with cold water For dried stains soak overnight in water with a 14 electrolux special detergent 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 fingertios and a cotton cloth Rust oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold Be careful with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose
10. not overload the appliance See the Washing Programme Table Before washing ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are fas tened 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 electrolux 3 e Never pull the power supply cable to re move the plug from the socket always take hold of the plug itself e Never use the appliance if the power sup ply cable the control panel the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside of the washing machine is ac cessible Child safety e This appliance is not intended for use by person including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or in struction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety The packaging components e g plastic film polystyrene can be dangerous to chil dren danger of suffocation Keep them out of children s reach Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children s reach Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum To prevent childr
11. settings The Reset Settings function allows you to apply the factory settings again Press the button 6 to activate this function Press the button 6 to confirm your choice Return to main menu This setting function allows you to return to the options menu Locate the Back lt option by pressing the buttons 5 Press the button 6 to confirm your choice Acoustic signals The machine is provided with an acoustic device which sounds in the following cases e by turning the selector dial e by pressing the button 7 e at the end of the cycle e in the event of operating problems If you want disable the acoustic signals ex cept for the event of operating problems please refer to the previous chapter Set the sound volume 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 UY or in the appropriate compartment if the selected programme option it requires see more details in Detergent dispenser drawer 8 electrolux lf required pour fabric softener into the com partment marked amp the amount used must not exceed the MAX mark in the drawer Close the drawer gently Select the required programme Turn the programme selector dial 1 to the required programme When the appliance is switched on a friendly jingle can be heard at the same time the
12. structure will already have been damaged and the fabric tends to hole Mould stains treat with bleach rinse well whites and fast coloureds only Grass soap lightly and treat with bleach whites and fast coloureds only Ball point pen and glue moisten with ace tone lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain Lipstick moisten with acetone as above then treat stains with methylated spirits Treat any residual marks with bleach Red wine soak in water and detergent rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid then rinse Treat any residual marks with bleach Ink depending on the type of ink moisten the fabric first with acetone then with acetic acid treat any residual marks on white fab rics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly Tar stains first treat with stain remover me thylated spirits or benzine then rub with de tergent paste 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 en vironment Although biodegradable detergents contain substances which in large quantities can upset the delicate balance of nature The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric delicates woollens cottons etc the colour washing temperature and degree of soiling 2 do not use acetone on artificial silk All commonly available washing machine de tergents may be used in this appliance
13. the selected pro gramme appears on the display the mes sage Press Dll to continue appears for some seconds and then the message Paused to indicate that the appliance is paused To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted press the button 7 again If you have chosen a delayed start the ap pliance will begin the countdown Altering an option or a running programme It is possible to change only the options vi zualised on the display by pressing the but tons 5 Up or Down before the programme carries them out Before you make any change you must pause the appliance by pressing the button 7 Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it Turn the programme selector dial to O and then to the new pro gramme position press the button 6 to can cel 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 re start the programme Cancelling a programme Turn the selector dial to O and then in the new selected programme Press the button 6 to cancel the programme which is running Now press the button 7 to start the new pro gramme Opening the door after the programme has started Press the button 7 to set the machine to pause The corres
14. 5 Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets rugs etc Check that the machine does not touch the wall or other kitchen units Level the washing ma chine by raising or lowering the feet 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 compensate for any unevenness in the floor 26 electrolux Water inlet An inlet hose is supplied and can been found inside the machine drum Do not use the hose from your previous machine to connect to the water supply Important This appliance must be con nected to a cold water supply 1 Open the porthole and extract the inlet hose 2 Connect the hose with the angled con nection to the machine Do not place the inlet hose downwards Angle the hose to the left or right depending on 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 th
15. Thinking oF yor_ user manual Electrolux Washing Machine EWS 12971 W EWS 14971 W 2 electrolux Electrolux Thinking of you Share more of our thinking at www electrolux com Contents Safety information Product description Control panel First use Personalisation Daily use Helpful hints and tips Washing programmes CE A Safety information Important Read carefully amp keep for future reference O1 HN O oOo BR N hi e The safety of Your appliance complies with the industry standards and with legal re quirements on the safety of appliances However as manufacturers we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes e It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appli ance for future reference Should the ap pliance be sold or transferred to another owner or should you move house and leave the appliance always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in or der that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings e You MUST read them carefully before in stalling or using the appliance e Before first starting up check the appli ance for any damage incurred during transport Never connect up a damaged appliance If parts are damaged contact your supplier e f the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are minus tempera tures Store it at room temperature for 24 hours before
16. ach wash Leave the door 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 inside the drum We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed on a regular basis To run a maintenance wash e The drum should be empty of laundry e Select the hottest cotton wash pro gramme e Use anormal 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 Cleaning the dispenser drawer The detergent dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly The washing powder and additive dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly Remove the drawer by pressing the catch downwards and by pulling it out electrolux 17 Flush it out under a tap to remove any traces of accumulated powder To aid cleaning the top part of the additive compartment should be removed Clean all parts with water Clean the chamber of dispenser drawer with a brush 18 electrolux Washing drum Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to rusting foreign bodies in the washing or tap water containing iron
17. anufacturer s instructions When the degree of hardness is soft readjust the quan tity of the detergent Washing programmes Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry COTTONS 90 Cold Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm Max load 6 kg Reduced load 3 kg For white and coloured cotton normally soiled items SYNTHETICS 60 Cold Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 900 rom Max load 3 kg Reduced load 1 5 kg Synthetic or mixed fabrics underwear coloured gar ments non shrink shirts blouses DELICATES 40 Cold Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 700 rom Max load 3 kg Reduced load 1 5 kg Delicate fabrics acrylics viscose polyester WOOL 40 Cold Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm Max load 2 kg Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics 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 se lect the spinning programme HAND WASH 40 Cold Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm Max load 2 kg Special programme for delicate fabrics with hand washing care symbol SILK 30 Cold Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 700 rom Max load 1 kg Delicate wa
18. change the spin speed if you want your laundry to be spun at a speed different from the one pro posed by the appliance Important The maximum spin speed provided for the selected washing programme appears in the display 2 2 By pressing the button 4 it is also possible to select one of the following options No spin option eliminates all the spin phases and increases the number of rinses in some programmes J Rinse Hold by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing When the programme has finished the display shows the icon of the selected programme and the message Finished while on the display 2 5 and 2 6 the end cycle and the current time appear The buzzer sounds a short jingle if it s activated 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 pro gramme 10 electrolux Night Cycle by selecting this option the machine will not drain the water of the last rinse so as not to wrinkle the laundry As all spinning phases are suppressed this washing cycle is very noiseless and it can be performed at night or in times with a more economical power rate In some pro grammes the rinses will be performed with more water When the programme has finished the dis play shows the icon of the selected pro gram
19. ck z Prewash Lf Stain on Once you have completed the selection of the options press the buttons 3 or 4 or sim ply wait 10 seconds to return the display in the default status The selected icons will be shown on the dis 4 E ct de LU Prewash select this option if you wish your laundry to be prewashed before the main wash The Prewash ends with a short spin at 650 rpm in programmes for cotton and synthetic fabrics whereas in the program for delicate fabrics the water is drained only amp Easy Iron selecting this option the laun dry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing In this way ironing is easier Fur thermore the machine will perform some ad ditional rinses If this option is selected for cotton programmes the spin speed auto matically will reduce to 900 rpm Extra Rinse this option is recommen ded for people who are allergic to detergents and in areas where the water is very soft The machine performs some additional rinses G End Time Delay Start this option al lows to delay the starting of the washing pro ef 02 00 gt 20 33 17 op 1600 gram 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 th
20. e button 7 If you wish to add laundry in the machine during the delay time you will press the but ton 7 to put the machine in pause Add the laundry close the door and press the button 7 again You can cancel the delay time at any mo ment before you press the button 7 merecting the delayed start by pressing Up or Down V button you can move through the options menu till you locate End Time e press the button 6 to activate this option the visualized time starts blinking by pressing Up or Down V button you can increase or decrease the delay time e press button 6 to confirm your delay e press the buttons 3 or 4 to return the dis play to the default status e press the button 7 to start the programme The programme will start after the selected delay has expired Cancelling the delayed start e press the button 7 to pause the appliance press Up or Down V button to move through the options menu till you locate End Time e press 6 button to activate this option the visualized time starts to flash by pressing Down V button you can de crease the End Time to the current time e press the button 6 to confirm your choice e press the button 3 or 4 to return the display to the default status e press the button 7 to start the programme immediately The Delay Start cannot be selected with Drain ty programme Favourite programme settings that are frequently used can be saved e g cot
21. e 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 hose specially designed for this type of use Water stop device The inlet hose is provided with a water stop device which protects against damage caused by water leaks in the hose which could develop due to natural ageing of the hose This fault is shown by a red sector in the window A Should this occur turn the water tap off and refer to your Service Centre to replace the hose Water drainage The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways e 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 could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall e Ina sink drain pipe branch This branch must be above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm above the ground e Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 90 electrolux 27 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 kinked
22. e not been treated prior to washing Unsatisfactory washing re Use commercial products to treat the stubborn stains sults The correct temperature was not selected Check if you have selected the correct temperature Excessive laundry load e Reduce the laundry load The programme is still running e Wait the end of washing cycle The door lock has not been released The door will not open e Wait for the Door icon Ke and the corresponding message ap pearing There is water in the drum e Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water The transit bolts and packing have not been removed Check the correct installation of the appliance The support feet have not been adjusted The machine vibrates is Check the correct levelling of the appliance noisy The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum e Redistribute the laundry Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum e Load more laundry electrolux 23 Possible cause Solution Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin The machine makes an un usual noise No water is visible in the drum The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum The laundry is redis tributed by reverse rotation of the drum This may happen several times before the unbalance disappears and normal spinning can re sume If after 10 minutes the laundry is still not evenly distributed in the drum t
23. en and pets becoming trapped inside the drum the machine incorporates a special feature To activate this device rotate the button without pressing it inside the door clockwise until the groove is horizontal If necessary use a coin To disable this device and restore the pos sibility of closing the door rotate the but ton counterclockwise until the groove is vertical 4 electrolux Product description i Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water energy and detergent consumption Its new washing system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle Detergent dispenser drawer LU Compartment for detergent used for pre wash and soak phase 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 UU 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 Follow the product manufacturer s recom mendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the MAX mark in the detergent dispenser drawer Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into t
24. gramme it is possible to rinse and spin cot ton garments which have been washed by hand The machine performs 3 rinses followed by a final long spin The spin speed can be reduced 14 MIN SPIN REDUCTION 30 NO SPIN Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 900 rom Max load 2 kg Ideal for laundry which needs freshening up only BLANKET SPIN REDUCTION 40 30 Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 700 rom 8E Max load 2 5 kg For a single washable synthetic blanket or duvet COTTON ECO SPIN REDUCTION LY 90 40 NO SPIN RINSE uij Main wash Rinses HOLD NIGHT CY Maximum spin speed 1200 rom CLE PREWASH Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm EASY IRON EXTRA Max load 6 kg RINSE O 0FF For cancelling the programme which is running or to switch the machine off 1 If you select the Super Quick option by pressing button 8 we recommend that you reduce the maximum load as indicated Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results Care and cleaning Warning You must disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply before you can carry out any cleaning or maintenance work Descaling The water we use normally contains lime It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine Do this separately from any laundry washing and according to the softening powder manufac turer s instructions This will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits After e
25. he compartment before starting the wash pro gramme Rating Plate Drain pump El Adjustable feet Control panel electrolux 5 Below is a picture of the control panel It shows the programme selector dial as well as the buttons pilot lights and the display These are presented by relevant numbers on the following pages f i TTA en HA 1 Programme selector dial 2 Display 3 Temperature button 4 Spin reduction button Gi Time Manager Pro grammes A Synthetics ZS Wool Silk by Drain Ag Special Programmes Blanket iy Favourite Programmes Option buttons Cll Start Pause First use i e Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installa tion instructions e Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum No oO Option buttons Confirm button Start Pause button Time manger buttons Q Cottons a Delicates 3 Handwash D Spin Es Rinses 14 Minutes ofo Save Energy Economy g Temperature OK Confirm button CF Time Manager e 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 6 electrolux detergent into the main wash com partment and start the machine Personalisation Setting the language When switching on the appliance for
26. he machine will not spin In this case redistribute the load manually and select the spin programme e Redistribute the laundry The load is too small e Add more items redistribute the load manually and then select the spinning programme The machine is fitted with a type of motor which makes an unusual 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 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 service centre Before tele phoning make a note of the model serial number and purchase date of your machine the Service Centre will require this informa tion Technical data IMIOICL coo coe one Prod No Ser NOME ee Dimensions Electrical connection Water supply pressure Maximum Load Spin Speed Width 60 cm Height 85 cm Depth 44 cm Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door Minimum 0 05 MPa Maximum 0 8 MPa Cotton 6 kg Maximum 1200 rpm EWS 12971 W 1400 rpm EWS 14971 W 24 electrolux Consumption values Programme Energy consumption Water consumption Programme duration KWh litres Minutes 220 62 White Cottons
27. into the filter cover and fix it firmly 7 Remove any objects from the pump im peller by rotating it 10 Close the pump door 8 Replace the filter into the pump paying attention to insert it properly When done screw it firmly 20 electrolux Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged proceed as follows to empty out the machine 1 pull out the plug from the power socket 2 close the water tap 8 if necessary wait until the water has cooled down 4 open the pump door 5 place a bowl on the floor Remove the emergency emptying cap from the filter The water should drain by gravity into the bowl When the bowl is full refit the cap into the filter Empty the bowl Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out Warning When the appliance is in use 6 clean the pump if necessary as previously and depending on the programme described selected there can be hot water in the T screw the pump again and close the pump Never remove the pump cover door during a wash cycle always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle andis Frost precautions empty When replacing the cover If the machine is installed in a place where the ensure it is securely re tightened so as temperature could drop below 0 C proceed to stop leaks and young children being as follows able to remove it 1 Pull out the plug from the power socket A 2 Turn off the water tap Cleaning the water in
28. let filter 3 Unscrew the inlet hose If you notice that the machine is taking longer 4 Place the end of the inlet hose in a bowl to fill check that the filter in the water inlet placed on the floor open the emergency hose is not blocked emptying cup of the filter and let water 1 Turn off the water tap drain out 2 Unscrew the hose from the tap 5 Refit the emergency emptying cap into 3 Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff the filter and screw the water inlet hose brush back 4 Screw the hose back onto the tap 6 When you intend to start the machine up again make sure that the room temper ature is above 0 C What to do if 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 carry out the checks listed below During machine operation it is possible that the red pilot light of button 7 blinks one of the following alarm codes appears on the display and some acoustic signals sound ev ery 20 seconds to indicate that the machine is not working e Problem with the water supply Cannot fill water Please check that the tap is open and then press Di electrolux 21 e Problem with the water draining Cannot drain the water Please check that the filter is clean and then press D e Door open Please check that the door is closed properly and then press Dill Once the problem has
29. ll Time appears and press button 6 to confirm your choice and then set the clock Customize your appliance This appliance is provided with a Settings menu that allows you to modify the factory settings as you want When you switch the appliance on by turn ing the programme selector dial 1 press the buttons 5 to activate the Options menu By pressing again the same buttons you can move through all the available options till when you locate the Settings menu Press the button 6 to have access in the menu Press again buttons 5 to scroll all the settings and press the button 6 to confirm your choice Set the sound volume The Volume setting permits you to modify the volume of the sound Press the buttons 5 to choose between different volume levels from O to 9 0 no sound 9 max Press the button 6 to confirm your choice Child Lock Your appliance is provided with a CHILD SAFETY LOCK which allows you to leave the appliance not supervised with the door closed without having the worry that children might be injured by or cause damage to the appliance Set this option before pressing the button 7 and after having selected the required wash ing programme This function remains enable also when the appliance is not working Set the Child lock e press the buttons 5 to activate the options menu e press the buttons 5 up or down to set the Child lock na CUT AVI Lu e press the
30. me below the icon of the selected pro gramme 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 indi cate that the water must be emptied out To empty out the water please read the paragraph At the end of the pro gramme Select the options Depending on the selected programme only certain options are available and shown dur ing the selection phase on the display 2 3 and 2 4 Note Not all the options are compatible among themselves The not compatible op tion icons will disappear Important For the compatibility among the washing programmes and options refer to Washing programmes To select the desired options first turn the selector dial 1 to desired programme and don t press the button 7 Press the buttons 5 you can activate the options menu Using Up or Down V but ton you can move through all the available options The display will show using all the visible area the selected option in highlighted mode The corresponding icon will appear on the right side of the display and just below it a short message describes the status of the option Off or On See the below exam ple 12 CT VT Te Press the button 6 to activate and confirm your choice press it again to deactivate the selected option Back Prewash Stain Ba
31. ponding message will ap pear on the display If the door cannot be opened this means that the appliance is already heating that the water level is above the bottom edge of the door Helpful hints and tips Sorting out the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each gar ment label and the manufacturer s washing instructions Sort the laundry as follows whites coloureds synthetics delicates woollens Before loading the laundry Never wash whites and coloureds together Whites may lose their whiteness in the wash New coloured items may run in the first wash they should therefore be washed separately the first time electrolux 13 In this case the door can not be opened If you cannot open the door but you need to open it you have to switch the machine off by turning the selector dial to O After some mi nutes the door can be opened pay atten tion to the water level and temperature At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically If the Rinse Hold or Night Cycle options have been selected the pilot light of button 7 goes off the icon of the selected pro gramme and the message Finished ap pears on the display and the door remains locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out before opening the door To empty out the water e select the draining or spinning programme e reduce the spin speed if needed by means of the relevant button e press button 7 e at the
32. powder detergents for all types of fabric e powder detergents for delicate fabrics 60 C max and woollens e liquid detergents preferably for low tem perature 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 detergent Follow the product manufacturer s recom mendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the MAX mark in the detergent dispenser drawer Quantity of detergent to be used The type and quantity of detergent will de pend on the type of fabric load size degree of soiling and hardness of the water used Follow the product manufacturers instruc tions on quantities to use Use less detergent if e you are washing a small load e the laundry is lightly soiled e large amounts of foam 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 m
33. ramme When the programme has finished the messages Door Unlocked and Finish ed appear alternatively The door K icon remains on to inform that the wash cycle has finished and the door can be opened Stand by mode If your laundry is not removed during 10 minutes after the programme is finished the backlight of the display switches off and the energy saving system will be en abled Only the pilot light of the button 7 still blinks to indicate that you must switch the appliance off Press any buttons will come out from the energy saving status and you could set another washing programme or switch the appliance off electrolux 9 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 Important For the compatibility among the washing programmes and options refer to Washing programmes Select the temperature button 3 i Press the button 3 repeatedly to in crease or decrease the temperature if you want your laundry to be washed at a temperature different from the one proposed by the appliance position 2 1 in the display Important To see the maximum and minimum temperatures allowed for each washing programmes refer to Washing programmes X Cold Wash Select the spin speed or No spin or Night Cycle or Rinse Hold option button 4 Press the button 4 repeatedly to
34. re Al ways insist on genuine spare parts Installation Use 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 re moved 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 After having installed the appliance check that it is not standing on the inlet and drain hose and the worktop is not pressing the electrical supply cable against the wall If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor please adjust the feet in order to al low air to circulate freely under the appli ance Always be sure that there is no water leak age from hoses and their connections after the installation If the appliance is installed in a location subject to frost please read the dangers of freezing chapter Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a quali fied plumber or competent person Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a quali fied electrician or competent person This appliance is designed for domestic use It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine washed Follow the instruc tions on each garment label Do
35. rogramme The soil level icon sf appears on the display and it changes according to soil degree you have chosen Soil Level Icon Type of fabric Intensive F For heavy soiled items Normal For normal soiled items Daily T For daily soiled items Light E For slightly soiled items Quick J For very slightly soiled items For items used or worn for a short time Super Quick T 1 We recommend you to reduce the load sizes see Washing Programmes table Note Once the programme has started the Time Manager option cannot be changed The availability of these soil level icons change according to the type of fabric as shown in the chart Fabric Soil Level Cottons FP T 95 90 C x x x X X 60 C 50 C X IX PR X X X 40 C x X X X X X 80 C X IX TX wR X X Cold X TX JR x X X Synthetics 60 C 50 C KIX X X 40 C x X X 80 C XIX X X Cold x X X X Delicates 40 C x x X X 80 C X Ju X X Cold x XK X Press the button 7 to start the programme To start the selected programme press the button 7 the green pilot light stops blinking On the display will appear the icon and al ternatively the name and the running phase of the selected programme to indicate that the appliance starts operating and the door is locked To interrupt a programme which is running press the button 7 the green pilot light starts blinking and the icon of
36. shing programme suitable for silk and mixed synthetic items SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN RINSE HOLD NIGHT CY CLE PREWASH EASY IRON EXTRA RINSE TIME MAN AGER SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN RINSE HOLD NIGHT CY CLE PREWASH EX TRA RINSE TIME MANAGER SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN RINSE HOLD NIGHT CY CLE PREWASH EX TRA RINSE TIME MANAGER SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN RINSE HOLD NIGHT CYCLE SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN RINSE HOLD NIGHT CYCLE SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN RINSE HOLD NIGHT CYCLE electrolux 15 Detergent Compartment REE EE EE 8E E 8E 16 electrolux Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Detergent Maximum Spin Speed Compartment Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry SPIN SPIN REDUCTION Drain and long spin Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm Max load 6 kg Separate spin for hand washed garments and after pro grammes with the Rinse Hold and Night Cycle option selected You can choose the spin speed by pressing the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun DRAIN Draining of water Max load 6 kg For emptying out the water of the last rinse in pro grammes with the Rinse Hold and Night Cycle option selected RINSES SPIN REDUCTION amp Rinses Long spin NO SPIN RINSE Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm HOLD NIGHT CY Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm CLE EASY IRON EX Max load 6 kg TRA RINSE With this pro
37. the first time by turning the programme selector dial 1 you must set the desired language When you switch the appliance on again all messages appear in this language Important If the display doesn t show any language the appliance has already been switched on once In such case if you want to change the language setting press at the same time the buttons 3 and 4 for about 6 seconds to ac tivate the menu language Press the buttons 5 Up or Down V to scroll all the available languages Press the button 6 twice to con firm your choice Setting the time After the desired language you must set the time before the first wash Remember to change the setting time in ac cordance with 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 de pends on it With a short single time pressure of the but tons 5 the time varies minute by minute With a continue pressure of the same but tons the time varies 10 minutes by 10 mi nutes Press the button 6 to fix the current time Important If the appliance has already been switched on once press the buttons 5 to activate the Options menu By pressing again the same buttons you can move through all the available options till when you locate the Settings menu Press the button 6 to have access in the menu Press the buttons 5 to scroll all the settings ti
38. tions to wash your laundry In the Wash Guide menu you can also lo cate a Stain Guide that contains important informations on how to remove the most rap presentative stains and a Demo Mode ide al for shop floor demonstrations not suitable for the customer Select the Wash Guide e press the buttons 5 to activate the options menu press the Up or Down V button to lo cate the Wash Guide option e press the button 6 to enter into the Wash Guide menu 12 electrolux by pressing the Up or Down V button you can move through the following list Temperature Guide Spin Speed Guide Option Guide Stain Guide and Demo Mode e press the button 6 to enter into the selec ted help Guide and by pressing the Up or Down V you can read all the ex planations of the selected one e to consult the informations of another Guide you must return to the Wash Guide menu selecting the Back lt symbol and repeat the procedure starting from the 4th point e by pressing the button 3 or 4 the display returns to the default status Select the Time Manager option buttons 8 _ an ele Qu CEAN Lea This function allows you to modify the wash ing time automatically proposed by the ap pliance By pressing the Time Manager buttons repeatedly the duration of the washing cycle can be increased or de creased The Time Manager option cannot be selec ted with Economy p
39. ton 60 C 1200 rpm with Prewash and Extra Rinse There are 2 memory spaces available for this purpose in the last 2 positions of the programme selector dial 1 The saved pro gramme can be selected in the same way as electrolux 11 any other wash programme by means of the selector dial Saving favourite programme e select the desired programme and re quired options e press the buttons 5 to activate the options menu press the Up A or Down V button to lo cate the Save Favourite option and press the button 6 press the Up A or Down V button to se lect one of the favourite position 1 2 to memorize your customized programme e press the button 6 to save the selected programme On the display appears the message Saved in highlighted mode e by pressing the button 3 or 4 the display returns the default status To change the memorized programme set ting repeat the procedure from the begin ning Note If the memory space is already used by a programme previously selected the display will show the message Favourite already used Press button 6 to over write it Press or V to cancel then press the button 6 to memorize the new programme The favourite programmes cannot be erased but you can over write them by se lecting a different programme Wash Guide this appliance is provided with a Wash Guide menu that allows you to select the most suitable temperature spin speed and op
40. using for the first time General safety e tis dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way Care and cleaning 17 What to do if 21 Technical data 23 Consumption values 24 Installation 24 Electrical connection 27 Environment concerns 27 Subject to change without notice e During high temperature wash pro grammes the door glass may get hot Do not touch it e Make sure that small pets do not climb into the drum To avoid this please check into the drum before using e Any objects such as coins safety pins nails screws stones or any other hard sharp material can cause extensive dam age and must not be placed into the ma chine e Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener and detergent Damage to the fabric can ensue if you over fill Refer to the manufacturer s recommendations of quantities e Wash small items such as socks laces washable belts etc in a washing bag or pil low case as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and the inner drum e Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whalebones material without hems or torn material e Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use cleaning and maintenance e Under no circumstances should you at tempt to repair the machine yourself Re pairs carried out by inexperienced people may cause injury or serious malfunction ing Contact your local Service Cent
41. waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol Oo are recyclable gt PE lt polyethylene gt PS lt polystyrene gt PP lt polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by dis posing of them properly in appropriate col lection containers 28 electrolux Ecological hints e With adequate pre treatment stains and To save water energy and to help protect the limited soiling can be removed the laundry environment we recommend that you follow can then be washed at a lower tempera these tips ture e Normally soiled laundry may be washed e Measure out detergent according to the without prewashing in order to save deter water hardness the degree of soiling and gent water and time the environment is the quantity of laundry being washed protected too e The machine works more economically if it is fully loaded electrolux 29 30 electrolux electrolux 31 www electrolux com 132957800 00 302009
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