Electrolux EW 880F manual

Fr ont Load W asher Instruction Booklet EW 880F 132990430[...]

2 Content s Operating sequence 12-13 Washing programmes 14-15 International wash code symbols 16 Maintenance 17 After each wash 17 Maintenance wash 17 Door seal 17 Cabinet 17 Detergent dispenser drawer 17 Drain pump 18 Water inlet filter 18 Emergency emptying out 18 The dangers of freezing 19 T rouble-Shooting Guide 20-21 Electrolux W arranty New Z[...]

3 Inst allation • When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre. • All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective transit devices are not removed or are not completely remo[...]

T echnical specifications 4 Disposal T ip s for environment al protection Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. >PE< =polyethylene >PS< =polystyrene >PP< =polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers. Machine Use authorised [...]

5 Inst allation Unp acking All transit bolts and packing must be removed 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. Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the two rear bottom screws. Slide out the two plastic pins. Lay the machine on its back,[...]

6 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. Important! Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any [...]

7 Y our new washing machine This new washing machine meets all modern needs for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. • The programme selector dial combines the function of programme and temperature selection, making it easier to set the programme. • The programme progress display shows the spin speed [...]

8 Use EW 88O F PROGRAMMES Prewash Door Spin Reduction 700 Start/ Pause Rinse Hold End 500 800 Quick Wash Function Stain 1 2 345 6 7 8 Control p anel 1 Detergent dispenser drawer Programme Option buttons Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before depressing [...]

9 6 “Spin reduction” button By depressing this button you can reduce the max. spin speed proposed by the machine. The relevant light illuminates. The maximum speeds are: ● for cotton, synthetics, hand wash and wool: 800 r.p.m. ● for delicate fabrics: 700 r.p.m. 7 Programme display When you select the programme, the light corresponding to th[...]

10 W ashing hint s 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 90°-95° for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets...) 60° for norma[...]

11 If a dosage ball/device is supplied with your concentrate detergent, measure the detergent into the device/ball which should then be placed on top of the laundry and at the back of the machine drum. Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked before starting the wash programme. Follow the product manufac[...]

12 Operating sequence Before the first wash we recommend that you 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 60°C, with the machine empty, in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour half a measure of detergent into the ma[...]

13 7. St art the programme To start the selected programme, press the Start/Pause button; the corresponding light stops flashing. The “ Function ”and “ Door ” lights illuminate. The machine starts operating. 8. Altering a programme You can alter the programme before it starts. When the programme has started, you can only reset it by turning[...]

14 * Dispenser- washing agents Description Type of laundry and degree of soil Programme/ temperature Possible options Wool Specially tested programme for wool garments bearing the “Pure new wool, non-shrink, machine washable” label. HANDWASH Special programme for hand washing fabrics WHITE COTTONS Sheets, household linen, towels, tablecloths Wa[...]

15 W ashing Programmes Special programmes Programme selector dial position Rinses Programme Programme description Additional functions For rinsing hand washed items 3 rinses with liquid additive, if required short spin at max. speed Drain For emptying out the water of the last rinse of programmes with RINSE HOLD option Separate spin for all fabrics[...]

16 International wash code symbols These symbols appear on f abr ic labels, in order to help you choose the best w ay to treat y our laundr y . 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 at all Bleaching Bleach in cold water Do no[...]

17 Maintenance Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply. Af ter each wash Leave the door open for a while. This helps to prevent mould and stagnant smells forming inside the appliance. Keeping the door open after a wash will also help to preserve the door seal. Maintenance W ash[...]

18 Drain pump Important! Every time you drain the water through the emergency emptying hose you must pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer and then run the drain programme. This will activate the ECO valve avoiding that part of the detergent remains unused with your next washing. The pump should be inspected [...]

19 Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine: • pull out the plug from the power socket; • close the water tap; • if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down; • open the pump door; • place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the emergency emptying hose into the bowl. Rem[...]

20 T rouble-Shooting Guide Problem Possible cause Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out a service technician. Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed below. During machine’s operation it is possible that the “End” light flash[...]

21 If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact your nearest service centre. Before telephoning, make a note of the model, serial number and purchase date of your machine: the Service Centre will require this information. Mod. .......... Prod. No. ........... Ser . No. ......... M o d. ....... ... P rod . N o. . ...... .... Se r. N o[...]

22 ELECTROLUX APPLIANCE W ARRANTY – NEW ZEALAND This appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home Products (NZ) Ltd (“the Company”) from the date of purchase. The following terms and conditions apply: 1 The Company or its Authorised Service Centre will pay the cost of repairing or replacing all parts of the appliance which the Company or its Aut[...]

ELECTROLUX W ARRANTY AUSTRALIA Nothing in this warranty, limits any rights you may have under the Trade Practices Act or any other Commonwealth or State legislation. Such rights cannot be changed by the conditions in this warranty. Subject to the conditions below, this appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home Products Pty. Ltd. A.B.N. 51 004 762 3[...]