AEG-Electrolux EW658F User Manual

WASHING-MACHINE

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

EW 550 F

EW 650 F

132 991 190

Dear customer,

Transport damages

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

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.

Our contribution to the protection of the

environment: we use environmentally

friendly paper.

When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre.

Contents

Warnings 3-4

Disposal 3

Tips for environmental protection 4

Technical specifications 4

Description of the appliance 4

Installation 5

Unpacking 5 Positioning 5 Water inlet 5 Water drainage 6 Electrical connection 6

Use 7

Control panel 7 Controls 7

Washing hints 8

Sorting the laundry 8 Temperatures 8 Before loading the laundry 8 Maximum loads 8 Laundry weights 8 Removing stains 8

Detergents and additives 9 Operating sequence 10 Washing programmes 11-12 International wash code symbols 13

Maintenance 14

Bodywork 14 Detergent dispenser drawer 14 Drain pump 14 Water inlet filter 15 Emergency emptying out 15 Frost precautions 15

Something not working? 16-17

Warnings

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

Installation

• 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.

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 shut the water tap 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

• Children are often not aware of how dangerous electrical appliances can be. When the machine is working, children should be carefully supervised and not be allowed to 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.

• Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum.

• 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.

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.

Machine

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

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Tips for environmental protection

Whites with prewash Whites Coloureds

Wool

B C

60°- 95° 60°- 95° 30°- 60°

J K

30°- 60° 30°- 60°

- 40°

30°- 40°

Synthetics

Synthetics with prewash

Quick cycle Rinses Short spin

Delicates

Drain

Cottons

Synthetics and special

Rinses

TEMPERATURE

PROGRAMMES

EW 550 F

On-Off

Quick Half

Rinse Hold

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!).

• 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.

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

Technical specifications

DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm

Width 60 cm Depth 59 cm

MAXIMUM LOAD Cotton 5 kg

Synthetics 2 kg Delicates 2 kg Wool 2 kg

SPIN SPEED 500 rpm max. (EW 550 F)

600 rpm max. (EW 650 F)

POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY 230-240 V/50 Hz TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 2050 W MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION 10 A

WATER PRESSURE Minimum 50 kPa

This appliance complies with the following EEC Directives: 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 relating to low voltage 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 relating to electromagnetic compatibility.

Description of the appliance

1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme guide 3 Control panel 4 Door handle 5 Drain pump 6 Adjustable feet

Maximum 800 kPa

Installation

P1067

P1066

P1065S

P0255

P0021

P1088

P1051

P0020

P0256

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 rear

right-hand bolt and 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 from the underside

of the machine and release the two plastic bags.

3. Carefully remove the right-hand bag (1) then the

left-hand bag (2) by pulling them towards the centre of the machine.

4. Unscrew and remove the feet.

7. Pull out the three plastic spacers from the holes into which the bolts were fitted.

8. Plug the open holes with the plugs which are supplied with the instruction book.

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.

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5. Fit the grid (A) on the bottom of the machine using the four screws (B) you will find in the bag containing the instruction booklet. Re-fit the feet.

6. Set the machine upright and remove the two remaining bolts from the back.

Water inlet

Connect the water inlet hose supplied with the appliance to a tap with a 3/4" thread. Do not use already employed inlet 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.

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

P1118

P0022

GREEN & YELLOW

BROWN

CORD CLAMP

BLUE

13A

P1041

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

Electrical connection

This machine is designed to operate on a 230-240 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply.

Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required (2.05 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use.

The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three 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.

The drain hose must not be kinked.

For a correct functioning of the machine the drain hose must remain hooked on the proper support piece situated on the top part of the back side of the appliance.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed.

The appliance is supplied with a 13amp plug fitted. In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13amp ASTA approved (BS1363A) fuse must be used. Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason, proceed as described below. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green and Yellow - Earth Blue - Neutral Brown - Live

The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter «E» or by the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow.

The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked «N» or coloured black.

The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked «L» or coloured red. Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath.

WARNING:

A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket

is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of safely.

Please ensure that when the appliance is installed the power supply cable is easily accessible.

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