user manual
Washing Machine
EWB 85105 W
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CONTROL PANEL
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1Programme selector
2Pushbuttons and their functions
3Lights of cycle progress
4“Start/Pause” pushbutton
5“Delay start” pushbutton
1.The control panel
2.Lid handle
3.Filter access cover
4.Lever for moving the appliance
5.Adjustable levelling feet
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DISPENSER BOX
Prewash
Wash
Softener (do not fill above the MAX symbol M )
SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read these points carefully before installing and using your appliance. Keep this user manual with your appliance.
GENERAL SAFETY
•Do not modify or attempt to modify this appliance. This would put yourself in danger.
•Ensure that all coins, safety pins, brooches, screws etc have been removed before starting a washing programme. If left in washing, they can seriously damage the appliance.
•Use the recommended quantity of detergent.
•Put small items together (socks, belts etc.) in a small linen bag or pillow case.
•Unplug and close inlet hose tap after using appliance.
•Always disconnect the power supply from the appliance before cleaning or maintenance.
•Do not machine wash clothes with ribbing, unfinished or torn material.
INSTALLATION
•Unpack or ask for the appliance to be unpacked immediately upon delivery. Check the outside of the appliance is not damaged in any way. Report all transit damage to your retailer.
•Remove all transit bolts and packaging before installing the appliance.
•Connection to the water supply must be carried out by a qualified plumber.
•If your domestic electrical circuit needs adapting to allow the appliance to be plugged in, use a qualified electrician.
•Ensure that, after installation, the power cable is not trapped under the appliance.
•If the appliance is installed on carpeted floor, ensure that the carpet does not obstruct any ventilation ducts located at the base of the appliance.
•The appliance must be equipped with an earthed power plug which conforms to regulations.
•Before connecting your appliance to the power supply, carefully read the instructions in the chapter entitled “Electrical connection”.
•Replacing the power cable should only be carried out by an authorised service engineer.
•The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damage resulting from incorrect installation.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN AGAINST FROST
If your appliance is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, the following precautions must be taken:
•Close the tap and disconnect the inlet hose.
•Place the end of this hose and the drain hose in a basin on the floor.
•Select the Drain programme let it run until the end of the cycle.
•Disconnect the appliance from the power supply by turning the programme selector to “Stop” .
•Unplug the appliance.
•Replace the inlet hose and drain hose. This way, the water remaining in the hoses will be drained away, avoiding any ice for-
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mation which would damage your appliance.
Before turning your appliance on again, ensure that it is installed in an area where the temperature will not fall below freezing.
USE
•Your appliance is intended for normal domestic use. Do not use the appliance for commercial or industrial purposes or for any other purpose.
•Refer to the instructions on the label of each item before washing.
•Do not put items into the washing machine which have had stains removed
with petrol, alcohol, trichlorethylen etc. If such stain removers have been used, wait until the product has evaporated before putting these items into the drum.
•Empty pockets and unfold items.
•This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
HOW TO RUN A WASH CYCLE?
USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
• Ensure the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions.
•Remove the polystyrene insert and all other items inside the drum.
•Run an initial wash cycle at 90°C, without any washing but with detergent to clean the water tank.
DAILY USE
LOADING WASHING
•Open the lid of the appliance.
•Open the drum
by depressing the locking but- A
ton A: The two shutters unlock
automatically.
•Load the washing, close the
drum and the lid of your washing machine.
Warning! Before closing the lid of your appliance, ensure that the drum is properly closed :
•When the two shutters are closed,
•locking button A released.
PROPORTIONING OF DETERGENTS
Pour the amount of washing into the washing and prewash compartments if you have selected the “prewash” option. Pour fabric softener into the compartment
if necessary.
SELECTION OF DESIRED PROGRAMME
Turn the programme selector to the required programme. The “Start/Pause” pushbutton flashes green.
If you turn the programme selector to another programme while a cycle is in progress, the appliance will ignore the new selected programme. The “Start/Pause” pushbutton flashes red for a few seconds.
SELECTING THE SPIN SPEED
Press the “Spin” pushbutton to change the spin speed.
The maximum spin speeds are : for Cottons, Eco, Synthetics, Handwash : 800 rpm, for Delicates, Mini programme : 700 rpm.
At the end of the programme, if you have selected “Rinse hold”, you then need to select a “Spin” or “Drain” programme to finish the cycle and empty the water.
SELECTING OPTIONS
You must select the different options after selecting the programme and before press-