Electrolux EWF 10479 W manual

User Manual EWF 10479 W W ashing Machine 192999781.qxd 11/3/2009 8:58 AM Page 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 contents electrolux Contents Safety information ..............................5 Product description ...........................7 Control panel .....................................8 Use ....................................................9 W ashing hints ..................................16 International wash code symbol ......19 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 safety information electrolux ● 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 this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person. ● Any electrical work requir ed to install this appliance should be carr[...]

electrolux product description 7 Product description Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle Drain pump Adjustable feet 5 4 3 2 1 Prewash W ash Fabric Softener V arious pr ogramme charts in different languages are supplied with the appliance. One is on the front side of the detergent dispenser drawer and the others are attached[...]

8 electrolux control panel Control panel Programme selector dial T emperature button Spin reduction button Easy iron button Extra Rinse button Delay Start button Display Start/Pause button “Time Manager” buttons 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 5 1000 900 700 95º 60º 40º 30º 9 192999781.qxd 11/3/2009 8:58 AM Page 8[...]

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. ● Pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle at 95°C, witho[...]

10 electrolux use Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure out the amount of detergent requir ed, pour it into the main wash compartment and, if you wish to carry out the “ prewash ” or “ soak ” phase, pour it into the compartment marked . If required, pour fabric softener into [...]

use electrolux 11 Programme Option buttons Depending on the programme, dif ferent functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and befor e depressing the Start/Pause button. When these buttons are pr essed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pr essed again, the pilot lights go out. Select[...]

12 electrolux use T o empty out the water: ● turn the programme selector dial to O ● select th e (Drain), (Spin) or (Delicate Spin) pr ogramme ● reduce the spin speed if needed, by means of the relevant button ● depress Start/Pause button ● at the end of the programme, the display shows a 0.00 flashing and the pilot light (Door) goes out.[...]

use electrolux 13 press Start/Pause button to put the machine in pause. Add the laundry , close the door and press Start/Pause button again. Y ou can cancel the delay time at any moment, before you pr ess the Start/Pause button. The wash programme can be delayed from 30 min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then by 1 hour up to a maximum of 20 hours b[...]

14 electrolux use Incorrect option selection If an option which is not compatible with the set wash programme is selected, the message Err is displayed for about 2 seconds and the integrated red Start/Pause light start flashing. Alarm codes In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be displayed, for example E20 (see paragraph “Some[...]

use electrolux 15 15 electrolux columns and margins 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” button repeatedly , the duration of the washing cycle can be increased or decr eased. A soil level icon will appear on the dis[...]

16 electrolux use Cancelling a programme T ur n the selector dial to O to cancel a programme which is running. Now you can select a new programme. Opening the door after the programme has started First set the machine to pause by pressing the Start/Pause button. If, after a few minutes, the “door” light goes off, the door can be opened. If the [...]

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 together . Whites may lose their “whiteness” in the wash. [...]

18 electrolux washing hints 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 removin[...]

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 hardness is classified in so-cal[...]

20 electrolux International wash code symbol 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. w ash temperature 95°C Max. w ash temperature 60°C Max. w ash temperature 40°C Max. w ash temperature 30°C Hand wash Do not wash [...]

W ashing pr ogrammes Programme/ T emperature T ype of laundry Options Description of programme Cottons Normal 95°- White and coloured cotton : e.g. sheets, tablecloths, household linen, shirts, blouses, underwear . Spin Red. Main wash from 95°C to (cold) 3 rinses Long spin Cottons Eco 95°-60°-40° White and coloured cotton economy , lightly-nor[...]

Delicates +Prewash 40°- 30°- Delicate fabrics , heavy soiled fabrics. Main wash from 40° to (cold) 3 rinses Short spin Wool 40°-30°- Specially tested programme for wool garments bearing the “Pure new wool, non- shrink, machine washable” label. Spin red. Main wash from 40° to (cold) 3 rinses Short spin Lingerie 40° Max. load 1 kg Special [...]

Max. Cottons load ........................6 .0 kg Synthetics/Delicates load ..............3 kg Wool and Handwash load ............2 .0 kg Lingerie/Silk ..................................1 .0 kg Jeans ............................................3 .0 kg W ashing pr ogrammes Rinse Separate rinse cycle for cotton hand washed items. 3 rinses Long spin D[...]

24 electrolux programme information Programme information W ool and Handwash W ashing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with the “hand washing” care symbol . Soak This is a special programme for heavily soiled laundry . The machine performs a soak of about 40 minutes at 30°C. At the [...]

Rinses With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton garments which have been washed by hand. The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final spin at maximum speed. The spin speed can be reduced by depr essing button . Drain For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the Rinse Hold and Night Cycle option or at [...]

26 electrolux care and cleaning 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 washing, a[...]

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 necessary wait until the water has cooled down. • Open the pump door . • Pl[...]

Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty . When replacing the cover , ensure it is securely r etightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it. Cleaning the water inlet filter If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime deposit, the water[...]

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 the red Start/Pause pilot light flashes and one of the followin[...]

30 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. E E 2 2 0 0 ● The drain pump is clogged. E E 2 2 0 0 The the option or or programme has been selected. ● The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. ● Check the drain hose co[...]

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 corr[...]

Malfunction Possible cause Solution If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centr e. Before telephoning, make a note of the model, serial number and purchase date of your machine: the Service Centre will requir e this information. Mod. .......... Prod. No. ........... Ser . No . ......... M o d . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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 Woollens and handwash Jeans Lingerie/Silk Maximum Load 6 kg 3 kg 3 kg 2 kg 3k g 1k g Maximum Spin Speed 1000 rpm Electrical connection V oltage - Overall power - Fuse Information on the electrical conne[...]

34 electrolux consumption value Consumption values W ater consumption (in litres) Programme Energy consumption (in kWh) Programme duration (in minutes) Cottons Normal 95° 2.1 62 Cottons Eco 60° (*) 1.02 54 Cottons + Prewash 2.3 74 Cottons Eco + Prewash 1.4 72 Synthetics 60° 0.85 52 For the duration of the programmes, please r efer to the display[...]

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 Eco ” at 60°C is the refer ence programme for th[...]

36 electrolux installation 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 r emoving all the packaging, carefully lay machine on it’ s back to remove the polystyr ene[...]

Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor . Make sure that air cir culation 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 machine by raising or lowering the feet. The feet may be tight to adjust as they incorporate a self locking nut, but t[...]

38 electrolux installation 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. 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[...]

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 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 for your old appliance. Help to keep[...]

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