Electrolux EWF 14991 W Bedienungsanleitung

User Manual Guide d’utilisation EWF 14991 W W ashing Machine Lave-linge 132973972_GB.qxd 05/03/2009 16.18 Pagina 1[...]

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electrolux 3 W elcome to the world of Electrolux Thank you for choosing a first class product fr om Electrolux, which hopefully will provide you with lots of pleasur e in the future. The Electr olux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make your life mor e comfortable. Y ou find some examples on the cover in this manual. Ple[...]

4 electrolux contents Contents Safety information ..............................5 Product description ...........................7 Control panel .....................................8 Use ....................................................9 W ashing hints ..................................22 International wash code symbol ......25 W ashing program[...]

safety information electrolux 5 Safety Information In the interest of your safety and to ensure the corr ect use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully , including its hints and warnings. T o avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thor ou[...]

6 electrolux safety information in order to allow air to cir culate freely ● Always be sure, that ther e is no water leakage from hoses and their connections after the installation. ● If the appliance is installed in a location subject to frost, please r ead the “ dangers of freezing ”chapter . ● Any plumbing work requir ed to install thi[...]

electrolux pr oduct description 7 Product description Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle Drum light Drain pump Adjustable feet 5 4 3 2 1 Prewash W ash Fabric Softener EWN 14991 W Start/ Pause Time Manager Temp. Spin OK Option Cottons Economy Drain Handwash Spin Rinses Blanket Synthetics Cottons Time Manager Sensitive plus [...]

8 electrolux contr ol panel Control panel Programme selector dial Display T emperature button Spin reduction button Options buttons Confirm button Start/Pause button Time manger buttons 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 4 5 7 3 6 8 2 Start/ Pause Time Manager T emp. Spin OK Option 8Kg Dynamic System EWN 14991 W 1 2 Cottons Synthetics Favourite Delicates Silk Cotto[...]

GB use electrolux 9 Use First Use ● Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions. ● Remove the polystryrene block and any material from the drum. Setting the language When switching on the appliance for the first time, by turning the programme selector dial, you must set the language in which you wa[...]

10 electrolux use By pressing the «Options» buttons, you can increase or decr ease the contrast. Y ou can choose between different levels from 0 to 9 ( 0 = min. - 9 = max.). Press Ok button to confirm your choice. Reset settings The Reset setting function allows you to re-apply the factory settings. Press Ok button to activate this function. Pres[...]

use electrolux 11 Select the requir ed programme T ur n the programme selector dial to the requir ed programme. When the appliance is switched on, a frielndly jingle can be heard, at the same time the Electrolux logo appears on the display and, for few seconds, a short description of the selected programme is shown in last 2 rows of the display . A[...]

12 electrolux use The display shows the following information: Duration of the selected programme After selecting a programme, the duration of the washing programme ( A ) and the extimated end of cycle ( B ) are displayed in hours and minutes (for example 2.05 ). The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load [...]

use electrolux 13 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 » (please see paragraph “Something not working”). End of programme When the programme has finished the messages «Door Unlocked» and «Finished» appear alterna[...]

14 electrolux use Maximum speeds are: ● for Cottons, Cottons Economy: 1400 rpm; ● for Wool and Handwash: 1000 rpm; ● for Synthetics, 14 min. programme: 900 rpm; ● for Delicate fabrics, Silk, Blanket: 700 rpm. No spin option eliminates all the spin phases and increases the number of rinses in some programmes. Night Cycle : by selecting this [...]

GB use electrolux 15 Press the Ok button to activate and confirm your choice, press it again to deactivate the selected option. Once you have completed the selection of the options, press «T emp» or «Spin» buttons or simply wait 10 seconds to return the display in the default status. The selected icons will be shown on the display . Prewash : s[...]

16 electrolux use • By pressing Up or Down button you can move through the options menu till you locate «End Time». • Press Ok button to activate this option (the visualized time starts to flash). • By pressing Up button you can increase the delay time. • Press Ok button to confirm your delay . • Press «T emp.» or «Spin» button to r[...]

use electrolux 17 • press the Ok button to enable this option. The corresponding icon changes your status from Of f to On and the following message appears on the display: «Press and buttons for 5 seconds to unlock machine». • by pressing «T emp.» or «Spin» button the display returns the default status. If you press any key after the prog[...]

18 electrolux use • by pressing «T emp.» or «Spin» button the display returns the default status. T o change the memorized programme setting repeat the pr ocedure fr om the beginning. Note If the memory space is already used by a programme pr eviously selected, the display will show ther message «Favourite already used. Pr ess OK to overwrit[...]

use electrolux 19 • by pressing «T emp.» or «Spin» button the display returns to the default status. Select the “Time Manager” option This function allows you to modify the washing time, automatically proposed by the washing machine. By pressing the «Time manager» buttons « + / - » repeatedly , the duration of the washing cycle can be[...]

20 electrolux use operating and the door is locked. T o interrupt a programme which is running, depress the “Start/Pause” button: the green pilot light starts to flash and the icon of the selected programme appears on the display to indicate that the appliance is “paused”. T o restart the pr ogramme from the point at which it was interrupte[...]

use electrolux 21 At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically . If the “Rinse Hold” or Night Cycle options have been selected, the “Start/Pause” light goes off, the i con of the selected programme and the message «Finished» appear on the display and the door remains locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out bef[...]

columns and margins electrolux 22 22 electrolux washing hints W ashing hints Sorting the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer’ s washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens. T emperatures Before loading the laundry Never wash whites and coloureds [...]

GB washing hints electrolux 23 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 turpentine, 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 remo[...]

24 electrolux washing hints Follow the product manufactur er’ s recommendations 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 depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and har dness of the water used. W ater hard[...]

GB International wash code symbol electrolux 25 International wash code symbols These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help y ou choose the best wa y to treat your laundry . Energetic wash Delicate wash Max. wash temperature 95°C Max. wash temperature 60°C Max. wash temperature 40°C Max. wash temperature 30°C Hand wash Do not wash a[...]

26 electrolux washing pr ogrammes W ashing pr ogrammes Programme/ T emperature T ype of laundry Options Description of programme Cottons 90 - White and coloured cotton : e.g. sheets, tablecloths, household linen, shirts, blouses, underwear . Spin Reduction Time manager // // Main wash from 90°C to (cold) 3 rinses Long spin Synthetics 60 - Syntheti[...]

GB washing programmes electr olux 27 W ashing pr ogrammes Wool 40 - Specially tested programme for wool garments bearing the “Pure new wool, non- shrink, machine washable” label. Spin Reduction // Main wash from 40° to (cold) 3 rinses Short spin Rinses Separate rinse cycle for cotton hand washed items. Spin Reduction // / 3 rinses Long spin Dr[...]

Programme information 28 electrolux pr ogramme information Cottons Economy This programme can be selected for slightly or normally soiled cotton items. The temperature will decr ease and the washing time will be extended. This allows to obtain a good washing efficiency by saving energy . Blanket W ashing programme for a single synthetic blanket or [...]

care and cleaning electr olux 29 GB Care and cleaning Y ou 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 washin[...]

30 electrolux car e and cleaning Cleaning the pump The pump should be inspected if • the machine does not empty and/or spin • the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump. Proceed as follows: • disconnect the appliance. • if the appliance is operating, wait, if necessary[...]

Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the cover . • Remove any objects fr om the pump impeller by rotating it. • r eplace the filter into the pump paying attention to insert it properly . When done, screw it firmly • r eplace the emergency emptying cap into the filter cover and fix it firmly P1228 P1227 P1226 • [...]

32 electrolux car e and cleaning It is therefor e a good idea to clean it from time to time. T ur n off the water tap. Unscr ew the water inlet hose. Clean the filter using a hard bristle brush. Tighten up the inlet hose. The dangers of freezing If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken: • pull out [...]

GB Something not working Certain problems ar e 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 it is possible that the red Start/Pause pilot light flashes,[...]

34 electrolux something not working Malfunction Possible cause Solution The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: ● The drain hose is squashed or kinked. (Cannot drain the water . Please check that the filter is clean and then press ) ● The drain pump is clogged. (Cannot drain the water . Please check that the filter is clean and then pr[...]

GB Malfunction Possible cause Solution The machine vibrates or is noisy: ● The transit bolts and packing have not been removed. ● The support feet have not been adjusted. ● The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. ● Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum. ● Check the correct installation of the appliance. ● Check the c[...]

36 electrolux something not working Malfunction Possible cause Solution Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin: ● The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. The laundry is redistributed by r everse rotation of the drum. This may happen several times before the unbalan[...]

GB T echnical data Dimensions Width 60 cm 85 cm 63 cm Height Depth W ater supply pressure Minimum 0,05 MPa 0,8 MPa Maximum Cotton Synthetics Delicates Wool/Handwash Silk Maximum Load 8 kg 4 kg 4 kg 2 kg 1k v Maximum Spin Speed 1400 rpm Electrical connection V oltage - Overall power - Fuse Information on the electrical connection is given on the rat[...]

38 electrolux consumption value The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered pur ely indicative, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry , on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature. It r efers to the highest temperature for each wash programme. (*) The programme “Cottons Economy ” at 60°[...]

GB Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed befor e using the appliance. Y ou 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 polystyr ene base from the bottom. 2.[...]

40 electrolux installation 6. Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose from the drum and r emove the polystyrene block fitted with the adhesive tape on the door seal. 7. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet. Positioning Install the machin[...]

GB 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 [...]

Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V , single-phase, 50 Hz supply . Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load requir ed (2.2 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use. Connect the machine to an earthed socket. The manufacturer declines any responsibility for damage[...]

environment concerns electrolux 43 Environment concerns Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are r ecyclable. >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers. Old machine Use authorised disposal sites f[...]

44 electrolux guarantee conditions European guarantee This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux, in each of the countries listed in the following page, for the period specified in the appliance guarantee or otherwise by law . If you move fr om one of these countries to another of these countries the appliance guarantee will move with you subject t[...]

Customer Service Centres Should you need further assistance please contact your local Customer Service Centre www .electrolux.com customer service centres electrolux 45 GB    Albania +35 5 4 261 450 Rr . Pjeter Bogdani Nr . 7 Tirane Belgique/België/Belgien +32 2 363 04 44 Bergensesteenweg 719, 1502 Lembeek È eská republika +420 2 61 12 [...]

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