AEG EWF147445W, EWF127443W User Manual

EWF 127443 W	................................................ .............................................
	EN WASHING MACHINE	USER MANUAL

EWF 147443 W

EWF 147445 W

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CONTENTS

Safety information	2	Helpful hints and tips	12
Safety instructions	3	Washing programmes	13
Product description	4	Consumption values	16
Special accessories for installation	5	Care and cleaning	17
Control panel	6	What to do if…	21
First use	8	Technical data	23
Personalisation	8	Installation	23
Daily use	9	Environment concerns	25

Subject to change without notice.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference.

CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE SAFETY

Warning! Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.

•Do not let persons, children included, with reduced physical sensory, reduced mental functions or lack of experience and knowledge use the appliance. They must have supervision or instruction for the operation of the appliance by a person who is responsible for their safety.

•Do not let children play with the appliance.

•Keep all packaging away from children.

•Keep all detergents away from children.

•Keep children and pets away from the appliance door when it is open.

•If the appliance has a child safety device, we recommend you activate it.

GENERAL SAFETY

•Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

•Do not change the specification of this appliance.

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•Obey the maximum load volume of 7 kg (refer to the “Programme chart” chapter).

•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

•The operating water pressure (minimum and maximum) must be between 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) and 8 bar (0,8 MPa)

•The ventilation openings in the base (if applicable) must not be obstructed by a carpet.

•The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be reused.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION

•Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts.

•Keep the transit bolts. When you move the appliance again you must block the drum.

•Do not install or use a damaged appliance.

•Do not install or use the appliance where the temperature is less than 0 °C or where it is exposed to the weather.

•Obey the installation instruction supplied with the appliance.

•Make sure that the floor where you install the appliance is flat, stable, heat resistant and clean.

•Do not install the appliance where the appliance door can not be fully opened.

•Always be careful when you move the appliance because it is heavy. Always wear safety gloves.

•Make sure that there is air circulation between the appliance and the floor.

•Adjust the feet to have the necessary space between the appliance and the carpet.

Electrical connection

Warning! Risk of fire and electrical shock.

•The appliance must be earthed.

•Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees with the power supply. If not, contact an electrician.

•Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.

•Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.

•Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and to the mains cable. Contact the Service or an electrician to change a damaged mains cable.

•Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation.

•Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.

•Do not touch the mains cable or the mains plug with wet hands.

•This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.

Water connection

•Make sure not to cause damage to the water hoses.

•The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be reused.

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•Before you connect the appliance to new pipes or pipes not used for a long time, let the water flow until it is clean.

•The first time you use the appliance, make sure that there is no leakage.

USE

Warning! Risk of injury, electrical shock, fire, burns or damage to the appliance.

•Use this appliance in a household environment.

•Obey the safety instructions on the detergent packaging.

•Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance.

•Do not touch the glass of the door while a programme operates. The glass can be hot.

•Make sure that you remove all metal objects from the laundry.

•Do not put a container to collect possible water leakage under the appliance. Contact the Service to ensure which accessories can be used.

CARE AND CLEANING

Warning! Risk of injury or damage to the appliance.

•Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance.

•Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.

DISPOSAL

Warning! Risk of injury or suffocation.

•Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.

•Cut off the mains cable and discard it.

•Remove the door catch to prevent children and pets to get closed in the appliance.

SERVICE

•Contact the Service to repair the appliance. We recommend only the use of original spare parts.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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.

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1	Detergent dispenser drawer	4	Rating Plate
2	Control panel	5	Drain pump
3	Door opening handle	6	Adjustable feet

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DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER

Compartment for detergent used for prewash and soak phase or for stain remover used during the stain action phase (if available). The prewash and soak detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The stain remover is added during the stain action phase.

Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. If using liquid detergent pour it just before starting the programme.

Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch).

Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations 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 the compartment before starting the wash programme.

CHILD SAFETY DEVICE

Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum. To prevent children 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 possibility of closing the door, rotate the button counterclockwise until the groove is vertical.

SPECIAL ACCESSORIES FOR INSTALLATION

RUBBER FEET KIT (4055126249)

Available from your authorized dealer.

The rubber feet are particularly recommended on floating, slippery and wooden floors. Mount the rubber feet to prevent vibration, noises and displacement of the appliance during operation.

Read carefully the instructions supplied with the kit.

FIXING PLATE KIT (4055171146)

Available from your authorized dealer.

If you install the appliance on a plinth, secure the appliance in the fixing plates. Follow the instructions supplied with the kit.

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CONTROL PANEL

Below is a picture of the control panel. It shows the programme selector dial as well as the buttons, pilot light and the display. These are presented by relevant numbers on the following pages.

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1	Programme selector dial	6	Fördröjd start button
	Temperatur button		Display
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	SPIN reduction button (Centrif.)		Start/Paus button
3		8
	Förtvätt button		Door locked pilot light
4		9
	Extra sköljning button		Time manager buttons
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TABLE OF SYMBOLS

Programmes Selector dial

		= Time Manager programmes			= Rinse
		= Drain			= Spin

Buttons and lights

		= Cold wash				= Time Manager buttons
				+/-
		= Rinse Hold				= Child safety Lock
		= Door locked light

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DISPLAY

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7.5

7.1

7.37.2

The display shows the following information:

7.1:

•Duration of the selected programme

After selecting a programme, the duration is displayed in hours and minutes (for ex-

ample ). 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.

•Delayed start

The Selected delay set by pressing the relevant button appears on the display for few seconds, then the duration of the selected programme is displayed again.

•Alarm codes

In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be displayed, for exam-

ple (see paragraph «What to do if...»).

•Incorrect option selection

If an option which is not compatible with the set wash programme is selected, the message Err is displayed at the bottom of the display for a few seconds and the integrated red light of button 8 start flashing.

•End of programme

When the programme has finished three flashing zeros are displayed, the pilot light 9 and the pilot light of button 8 go out and the door can be opened.

7.2: Washing programme phase icons

•Wash

•Rinses

•Drain

•Spin

By selecting the wash programme, the washing programme phase icons corresponding to the various phases making up the programme are shown in the bottom part of the display. After having pressed button 8 only the icon of the running phase stays on.

7.3: Heating phase

During the washing cycle the display shows a temperature icon indicating that the appliance has started the heating phase of the water in the tub.

7.4: Soil degree icons

•Intensive

•Normal

•Daily

•Light

•Quick

•Super Quick

•Refresh

•Super Refresh

When selecting a programme on the display appears an icon indicating the degree of soiling automatically proposed by the machine.

7.5: Child safety lock (see «Child Safety Lock» paragraph).

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PROGRAMME SELECTOR DIAL

It allows you to switch the appliance on/off and/or to select a programme.

TEMPERATURE

This button allows you to increase or decrease the washing temperature.

SPIN

By pressing this button you can change the spin speed of the set programme or select the available option(s).

RINSE HOLD

By selecting this function the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. Before opening the door it will be necessary to empty out the water. To empty out the water, please read the paragraph «At the end of the programme».

PREWASH

By selecting this option the machine performs a prewash cycle before the main wash phase. The washing time will be prolonged. This option is recommended for heavily soiled laundry.

EXTRA RINSE

This appliance is designed to save energy. If it necessary to rinse the laundry using an

extra quantity of water (extra rinse), select this option. Some additional rinses will be performed. This option is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents, and in areas where the water is very soft.

DELAY START

The 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 by means of this button.

START PAUSE

This button allows you to start or to interrupt the selected programme.

TIME MANAGER

These buttons allows you to modify the programme duration automatically proposed by the appliance.

DOOR LOCKED PILOT LIGHT

The pilot light 9 illuminates when the programme starts and indicates if the door can be opened:

•light on: the door cannot be opened. The machine in working or has stopped with water left in the tub.

•light off: the door can be opened. The programme is finished or the water has been emptied out.

•light flashing: the door is opening

FIRST USE

•Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions.

•Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum.

•Before the first wash, run a cotton cycle 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 detergent into the main wash compartment and start the machine.

PERSONALISATION

ACOUSTIC SIGNALS

The machine is provided with an acoustic device, which sounds in the following cases:

•at the end of the cycle

•if there is a fault.

By pressing the 4 and 5 buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds, the acoustic signal is deactivated (except if there is a

fault). By pressing these 2 buttons again, the acoustic signal is reactivated.

CHILD SAFETY LOCK

This device permits you to leave the appliance unattended and not to worry that children might be injured by or cause damage to the appliance. This function remains ena-

bled also when the washing machine is not working.

There are two different ways to set this option:

1.Before pressing button 8: it will be impossible to start the machine.

2.After pressing button 8: it will be impossible to change any other programme or option.

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To enable or disable this option press simultaneously for about 6 seconds buttons 5 and 6 until on the display, the icon appears or disappears.

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. Make sure that no laundry stays between the seal and the door. There is a risk of water leakage or damage to the laundry.

Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener

Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure out the amount of detergent required, pour it into the main wash compartmentor in the appropriate compartment if the selected programme/option it requires (see more details in «Detergent dispenser drawer»).

If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment marked (the amount used must not exceed the «MAX» mark in the drawer). Close the drawer gently.