AEG-Electrolux EW1055F User Manual

WASHING MACHINE

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

EW 1055 F

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Contents

Warnings 3

Disposal 4

Tips for environmental protection 4

Technical specifications 4

Installation 5

Unpacking 5

Positioning 5

Water inlet 5

Water drainage 6

Electrical connection 6

Your new washing machine 7

Door locked pilot light 7

Detergent dispenser drawer 7

Use 8

International wash code symbols 14

Operating sequence 15-17

Programme table 18

Maintenance 19

After each wash 19

Maintenance wash 19

Door seal 19

Cabinet 19

Detergent dispenser drawer 19

Drain filter 20

Water inlet filter 20

Emergency emptying out 20

The dangers of freezing 20

Trouble-Shooting Guide 21-22

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Control panel 8
Controls 8-11

Washing hints 12

Sorting the laundry 12

Temperatures 12

Before loading the laundry 12

Maximum loads 12

Laundry weights 12

Removing stains 12

Detergents and additives 13

The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning:

The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) emphasize information that is particularly
important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance.

The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use of
the appliance.

Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with this symbol.

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Our contribution to the protection of the

environment: we use environmentally

friendly paper.

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Dear customer,

Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated
below. We recommend that you keep this instruction manual for future reference and pass it on to any future
owners.

Warnings

The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before
installing or using the appliance.

Installation

• 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 removed. Refer to the relevant
paragraph in the instruction book.

• Any electrical work required to install this appliance
must be carried out by a qualified electrician.

• Any plumbing work required to install this
appliance must be carried out by a qualified
plumber.

• After having installed the machine, check that it is
not standing on its electrical supply cable.

• If the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor,
ensure that air can circulate freely between the feet
and the floor.

• The appliance incorporates backflow protection
complying with AS/NZS 3500.1.2.
No further backflow protection required for
connection to the water supply.

Use

• This appliance is designed for domestic use. It
must not be used for purposes other than those for
which it was designed.

• Only wash fabrics which are designed to be
machine washed. Follow the instructions on each
garment label.

• Do not overload the appliance. Follow the
instructions in the instruction book.

• Make sure that all pockets are empty. Objects such
as coins, safety pins, pins and screws can cause
extensive damage.

• Do not machine wash garments saturated with
petroleum, methylated spirits, trichlorethylene, etc.
If such fluids have been used to remove stains
prior to washing, wait until they have completely
evaporated from the fabric before placing garments
in the appliance.

• Place small items such as socks, belts, etc. in a
cloth bag or pillowcase to prevent them getting
trapped between the drum and the tub.

• Use only the recommended quantities of fabric
softener. An excessive amount could damage the
laundry.

• Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the
appliance is not in use. This preserves the door
seal and prevents the formation of musty smells.

• Always check that water has emptied out before
opening the door. If not, drain the water following
the instructions in the instruction book.

• Always unplug the appliance and turn the water tap
off after use.

General safety

• Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by
qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons could cause serious
danger. Contact your local Service Centre.

• Never pull the power supply cable to remove the
plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug
itself.

• During high temperature wash programmes the
door glass may get hot. Do not touch it!

Child safety

• This washing machine is not intended for use by
young children or infirm persons without
supervision.

• Young children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.

• The packaging components (e.g. plastic film,
polystyrene) can be dangerous to children - danger
of suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach.

• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s
reach.

• When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the
electrical supply cable and destroy the plug with
the remaining cable. Disable the door catch in
order to prevent children from becoming trapped
inside while playing.

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• Make sure that children or pets do not climb into

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the drum. To avoid this 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.

Disposal

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.

To disable this device and restore the possibility of
closing the door, rotate the button anti-clockwise until
the groove is vertical.

Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance.
Help to keep your country tidy!

Tips for environmental protection

Machine

To save water, energy and to help protect the
environment, we recommend that you follow these
tips:

• Normally soiled laundry may be washed without
prewashing in order to save detergent, water and
time (the environment is protected too!).

• The machine works more economically if it is fully
loaded.

• With adequate pre-treatment, stains and limited
soiling can be removed; the laundry can then be
washed at a lower temperature.

• Measure out detergent according to the water
hardness, the degree of soiling and the quantity of
laundry being washed.

Technical specifications

DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm

Width 60 cm
Depth 62 cm

MAXIMUM LOAD Cotton 5.5 kg

Synthetics 2.5 kg
Delicates 2.5 kg
Woollens 2 kg

MAX. SPIN SPEED 1000 rpm

POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE 220-240 V
FREQUENCY 50 Hz
TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 2050 W
MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION 10 A

WATER PRESSURE Minimum 50 kPa

Maximum 800 kPa

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Installation

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Unpacking

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, taking care not to
squash the hoses. This can be avoided by
placing one of the corner packing pieces between
the machine and the floor.

2. Remove the polystyrene block(s) from the bottom
of the machine and release the two plastic bags.

3. Very carefully slide out the left polythene bag,
removing it towards the right and then
downwards.

5. Set the machine upright and remove the
remaining rear screw. Slide out the relevant pin.

6. Plug all the holes with the plugs which you will
find in the envelope containing the instruction
manual.

Positioning

Install the machine on a flat hard floor.
Make sure that air circulation around the machine is
not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Check that the
machine does not touch the wall or other kitchen
units.
Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or
out. Never place cardboard, wood or similar
materials under the machine to compensate for any
unevenness in the floor.

Water inlet

Connect the water inlet hose to a tap with 3/4” BSP

4. Very carefully slide out the right polythene bag,
removing it towards the left and then upwards.

thread.
Use the hose supplied with the washing machine.
DO NOT USE OLD HOSES.
The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the
machine can be turned in any direction. Simply
loosen the fitting, rotate the hose and retighten the
fitting, making sure there are no water leaks.

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The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too

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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.

Water drainage

The end of the drain hose can be positioned in four
ways:

Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic
hose guide supplied with the machine. In this

case, make sure the end cannot come unhooked
when the machine is emptying.
This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece
of string or attaching it to the wall.

In a sink drain pipe branch. This branch must be
above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm
above the ground.

Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less
than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm.
The end of the drain hose must always be
ventilated, i.e. the inside diameter of the drain pipe
must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain
hose.
Floor drain: the washing machine should be
installed where a floor drain or hole is located
(depending on plumbing regulations). A floor drain is
required to drain away water which may overflow
from the washing machine due to a hose leak or
malfunction.

The drain hose must not be kinked. Run it along the
floor; only the part near the drainage point must be
raised.

The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4
metres. An additional drain hose and joining piece
is available from your local Service Centre.

Electrical connection

Plug the washing machine into a properly earthed 3
pin power point.

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD.

CAUTION !
If the appliance is supplied from a cord extension
set or an electrical portable outlet device, the
cord extension set or electrical portable outlet
device must be positioned so that it is not
subject to splashing or ingress of moisture.

The manufacturer declines any responsibility
for damage or injury through failure to comply
with the above safety precaution.

IMPORTANT!

If the electrical cord of this appliance is
damaged, it must be replaced by the
Manufacturer, Authorised Service Agent or
similarly qualified person in order to avoid a
hazard.

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This new washing machine, which is fitted with the Direct Spray system, patented Electrolux, meets all modern
needs for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption.

Further savings are achieved by washing small loads of laundry, since water and electricity consumption is
proportional to the quantity and type of laundry being washed.

• The possibility of selecting the temperature, spin speed and all the options offered by this washing machine
gives you truly “customised” washing.

• The DELAY START option allows you to delay starting of the wash programme to any time of day, so
allowing you for instance to make use of overnight economy electricity tariffs.

• The programme progress display shows the programme steps selected and the programme phase which
is running.

• The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme care.

• The balance control device ensures the machine is stable during the spin.

1 Detergent dispenser drawer

2 Control panel

3 Door locked pilot light

4 Drain filter

5 Adjustable feet

Door locked pilot light (3)

It stays on during the whole programme indicating
that the door is locked.
When the light goes out, the door can be opened
(see page 17).

Detergent dispenser drawer

The detergent dispenser is divided into three
compartments (fig.). The table of Washing
Programmes shows which compartment to use.

Compartment : this compartment is only used for
washing powder when a programme has Prewash.

Compartment : this compartment is used for
washing powder or liquid detergent on all
programmes.

Compartment : this compartment is used for
fabric conditioner and starching agent.

Always add laundry detergents before switching the
machine on and keep the dispenser clean and dry,
so that the detergent can be efficiently dispensed
from the unit.

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Control panel

1 ON/OFF button

Press this button to switch the washing machine on.
The display (8) will show three blinking dashes or a
blinking zero. You will find more detailed
explanations on page 9 (see “DISPLAY”).
Press the ON/OFF button again to switch the
machine off.

2 MAINS-ON light

This light is connected to the ON/OFF button. It lights
up when you press the button, and goes out when
you press it again.

3 FABRIC button

Press this button repeatedly to select the programme
on the basis of the type of laundry to be washed. The
light relevant to the selected programme will light up.
The washing machine will propose a temperature and
automatically select the maximum spin value provided
for the programme you have chosen. You can change
these values by operating buttons 4 and 5.

Hand wash

When you select this programme, you obtain a
particularly delicate washing, suitable for articles of
clothing whose label indicates that they must be
hand-washed .

4 TEMPERATURE button

Press this button repeatedly to increase or decrease
the temperature, if you want your laundry to be washed
at a temperature different from the one proposed by the
washing machine. The relevant light will light up.

Maximum temperatures are 90°C for cotton, 60°C for
synthetic fabrics, 40°C for delicate fabrics, wool and
fabrics to be hand-washed (HAND WASH programme).

By selecting position the machine will wash with
cold water. To be used for extremely delicate items,
such as curtains.

Important!

By depressing TEMPERATURE and SPIN SPEED
buttons simultaneously, the acoustic signal at the
end of the cycle is suppressed.

5 SPIN SPEED button

Press this button repeatedly to change the spin
speed, if you want your laundry to be spun at a
speed different from the one proposed by the
washing machine. The relevant light will light up.

Maximum speeds are:

• for cotton: 1,000 rpm;

• for synthetic fabrics, wool, and fabrics to be hand­washed: 850 rpm;

• for delicate fabrics: 650 rpm.

RINSE HOLD position : when you choose this
option, the machine will not drain the water of the
last rinse, so as not to wrinkle the laundry.

At the end of the cycle, the light of the
START/PAUSE button will flash, to indicate that the
water must be drained.
To complete the cycle, choose one of the following
options:

• Draining and spin:

- Press the START/PAUSE button. The machine
will drain the water, then spin the laundry at the
maximum speed provided for the selected
programme.

- Select spin speed by means of button 5, and
press the START/PAUSE button.

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