AEG-Electrolux EW940T User Manual

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MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES INSTRUCTION BOOK
LAVADORA AUTOMÁTICA EW 940 T WASHING MACHINE EW 940 T
CONTENTS
Technical specifications ...................................................................................................................... Page 15
Warnings................................................................................................................................................ Page 16
Installation ............................................................................................................................................. Page 17
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................... Page 17
Water connection ............................................................................................................... ..................... Page 17
Electrical connection ............................................................................................................................... Page 18
Levelling .................................................................................................................................................. Page 18
Use.......................................................................................................................................................... Page 19
Control panel ........................................................................................................................................... Page 19
Washing hints.......................................................................................................................................... Pages20-21
Wash programmes .................................................................................................................................. Page 22
Wash code symbols ................................................................................................................................ Page 23
Operating instructions ............................................................................................................................. Page 24
Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................... Page 25
Cleaning the machine.............................................................................................................................. Page 25
Cleaning the pump filter ......................................................................................................................... Page 25
Something not working ? ..................................................................................................................... Page 26
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Width 400 mm Depth 600 mm
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE / FREQUENCY 230 V / 50 Hz TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 2300 W (10 A) HEATER RATING 1950 W
WATER PRESSURE Minimum 5 N/cm²
Maximum 80 N/cm²
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED LOAD Cotton, linen 4,5 kg
Synthetics,delicate fabrics 2,0 kg Wool 1,0 kg
SPIN SPEED 450 to 900 rpm
This appliance complies with the following EC Directive :
- 72/23/EEC of 19.02.1973 - Low-Voltage Directive
- 89/336/EEC of 03.05.1989 (including Amentment Directive 92/31/EEC) - EMV Directive.
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WARNINGS
You must read the whole of this instruction book before you use the appliance. Follow the advice carefully. Keep the book for future reference. If you sell or give away the appliance, make sure that the book is passed to the new owner. The following warnings are provided in the interest of overall safety. You must read them before the appliance is installed or used.
This appliance is designed to be used by adults. Children should not be allowed to touch the controls or play with the product.
It is dangerous to modify the specifications of this appliance in any way.
This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
All packaging and transit bolts must be removed before the appliance is used. Serious damage may occur if this is not done.
Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person.
Use only the recommended quantities of fabric conditioner.
Pets and small children may climb into washing machi­nes. Check your appliance each time before use.
You should not attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced or unqualified persons may cause injury and/or more serious faults to the machine.
This product should be serviced by an authorized Ser­vice Centre only, and only genuine spare parts should be used.
Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
Make sure that the appliance does not stand on its electrical supply cable.
If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet to ensure that air can circulate freely.
Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water after use.
Do not overload the appliance. Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine
washed. If in doubt, follow the instructions you find on the label of the item itself.
Make sure that all pockets are empty. Hard, sharp objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws or stones can cause extensive damage.
Do not machine wash fabrics which are saturated with petroleum products. If volatile cleaning fluids have been used, make sure that they are thoroughly removed from the fabrics before they are placed in the appliance.
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INSTALLATION
Unpacking
The parts protecting the inner components of the machine during transit are red. They must all be removed before using your machine for the first time. These parts and their securing means should be kept in case the machine has to be transported again.
Fig.1
1. Unpack the appliance. Tilt the appliance backwards. Give to one of the back corners a quarter turn. The appliance comes free naturally out the polystyrene basis. Take away this basis (fig.1).
2. Open the lid of the appliance and remove the polystyrene wedge which blocks the drum. Close the lid (fig.2).
Fig.3
Fig.2
If you want to keep the alignment of your appliance with the adja­cent cupboards, you have the possibility to cut the crossbar holding the hoses located at the back of your washing machine
(fig.6).
Fig 6
Water connection
Water inlet hose :
Connect the water inlet hose to a cold water tap with a 3/4" gas threaded orifice, after having inserted the rugger sealing washer with incorporated filter (supplied with the machine) into the hose collar. If the water connection is made onto new
pipes or onto pipes which have not been used for a long time, it is advisable to run off a certain amount of water before connecting the machine. This will avoid foreign matter blocking the filter placed at the end of the water inlet hose.
A
Fig.4
B
3. On the back part and with a spanner, remove the two red loosened spacers (A) (fig.3).
4. The holes which are now visible must be closed with the
plugs (B) provided with the appliance (fig. 4).
Fig.5
Be careful : when the machine is installed on carpeted floor, ensure that the carpet do not obstruct the openings, located at the base of the machine, which are provided for ventila­tion.
5. Please ensure that these parts have been removed from the machine and keep them in case of next transport (fig.5).
Nota : you can unscrew washers, spacers and screws using a spanner.
Water outlet hose :
Place the curved end of the outled hose into a drain pipe having a height between 70 and 100 cms from floor level or secure it to a sink or bath tub. Make sure that the drain hose is firmly secured so that it will not slip out or fall down from its position.
The water should drain freely and, consequently, the drain hose should not be choked or placed in such a way as to obstruct the normal water flow. If an extension hose is required, remember that it might cause a malfunction in the drain pump, particularly if the extension has a length in excess of 1 meter or if the diameter of the extension is smaller than the diameter of the original drain hose.
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Electrical connection
Before you fit the plug into the wall socket, check the following points :
1) That the supply voltage of the domestic wiring system does not fluctuate by more that 10%, plus or minus, from 220 - 230 V.
2) That the meter, the fuses, the supply line and the wall socket are suitable to carry the maximum load required by the machine (2,3 kW).
Very important : The washing machine is provided with a feeding wire with earth connection: it must be connected to a tap like tat is provided with a good earth connection. The manufacturer declines any responsibility where the previous recommendations are not followed.
Note : the rating plate is fixed on the back of the appliance.
Levelling
Carefully level the machine adjusting the levelling feet located at the front of the base and then tighten the lock nuts at the top of the feet.
Positioning
To enable the appliance to be moved with ease, it is provided with two fixed wheels located at the rear of the base.
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USE
Control panel
Never turn the programm selector when the appliance is working.
EW 940 T
450
2
1
1. ON/OFF pushbutton " "
Press the on/off pushbutton, the programm starts. The control lamp lights on.
2. Control lamp
Control lamp lights on when the appliance is working (ON/ OFF knob " " pressed). It lights off when the ON/OFF pushbutton ( ) is pressed out.
3. Energy saving pushbutton " "
This pushbutton, used with the programme B or J, limits the temperature to 60°C (prog. B) or 40°C (prog. J) and allows to wash economically small quantities of laundry.
4. Plus pushbutton " "
This pushbutton allows to realize an additionnal rinse for the cotton programmes.
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A
6
Never turn the programme selector anticlockwise.
7. Temperature knob
It enables to choose the most adapted temperature between cold ( ) and 90°C. Choose the temperature which corres­ponds to the chosen programme, with the help of the indications of the programme table, according to the fibers and the fastness of the colours.
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The detergent dispensers
1 prewash compartment
( )
2
1
3
2 main wash compartment
( )
3 softener compartment ( )
5. Spinning speed selector
It enables to select the spinning speed of your washing machine from 450 to 950 rpm. Thus, you can choose the spinning speed suiting best to the nature of your laundry and to the degree of humidity wished at the end of the wash.
6. Programme selector
It enables to select the most adapted programme to the nature and degrees of soil of your laundry. Turn the programme selector clockwise to select the chosen programme. The programme selector indicates each programme phase as it takes place. At the end of the programme, the appliance stops automatically on a position off "I" or on the position rinse hold.
Pour the necessary quantities of products in the appropriate compartments.
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Washing hints
You are advised not to leave your laundry too long, especially when damp. Damp laundry produces moult and unpleasant smells. Moult stains cannot be removed.
Sort your laundry.
Delicate synthetics, synthetics with non-fast colours and woollen garments must never be washed above 40°C. As you already know, your washing machine can also wash with cold water. However, it must be remembered that the detergents currently on the market have not been designed for cold washes and that in winter, when the water is very cold, they may not dissolve adequately. We suggest the use of liquid detergents.
Study carefully the chart in this booklet explaining the symbols used on clothes labels (see page 22). The following points are particularly important : a line under the bowl means that the garment cannot be washed using programmes for resistant fabrics such as cotton and linen; do not mix coloured garments with whites; anticrease materials like polyester/cotton should be treated as synthetics; non-resistant fabrics like acrylic and most curtain materials should be treated as delicate fabrics; the wool programme is designed specifically for pure new wool. Other types of wool and wool mixtures may shrink or felt if machine-washed. Woollen garments should be spun briefly immediately after washing.
Pre-wash
Pre-wash is not normally necessary. Your new washing machine combined with modern detergents will give perfect washing results without pre-wash, thus saving energy, time, water and detergent. However, when the laundry is particularly dirty (for example if you have to wash mechanics' overalls or butchers' aprons), you are advised to use pre-wash with a biological detergent.
Temperatures
We suggest that white cotton and linen, if it is not excessively soiled, can be washed at 60° instead of 90°C. There should be no reduction in performance, but there will be an energy saving of approximately 30%. The same applies to a lesser extent to fast coloured garments. They usually require a temperature of 60°C but if they are not excessively dirty, you will have satisfactory results at 40°C. Garments with non-fast colours should not be washed at temperatures above 40°C. If fast and non-fast colours are washed together, they should be treated as non-fast colours and therefore the temperature should not exceed 40°C. Resistant white and coloured synthetics can normally be washed at 60°C but also in this case 40°C is sufficient if the laundry is not excessively dirty.
How much laundry can be washed in one load?
Strictly speaking you should always weigh your laundry. The drum will take a maximum of 5 kg of cotton and linen. For synthetics and delicate fabrics, the maximum load is 2,5 kg and for wool, 1 kg.
As weighing can be complicated, we suggest you estimate the weight according to how full the drum is:
cotton and linen : drum full not too tighty packed resistant synthetics : no more than 2/3 of the drum delicate fabrics and wool : no more than 1/2 of the drum.
Before placing the laundry in the machine:
mend all tears, holes and ladders; secure loose buttons and close poppers and zips; do not wash frayed garments - mend hems before washing; remove all small objects from pockets. Nails, pins, clips and similar objects can seriously damage your washing ma­chine and laundry;
remove curtain hooks; wash coloured garments and in particular those with non­fast colours separately when washing for the first time. They are likely to lose colour the first time they are washed. treat obstinate stains such as grass, rust, tar, paint, ink etc. with a stain remover before washing. To remove paint stains, for example, use a volatile subs­tance such as turpentine: in this case, you should wait for it to dry completely before washing. The manufacturer of your washing machine is not responsible for any damage deriving from the use of volatile, inflamma­ble or toxic substances.
At the end of the washing
Damp laundry should be dried as soon as possible after finishing the wash. Knitwear and woollens should be dried flat away from direct sunlight.
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Detergents and additives
Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid waste and protect the environment. Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances which in large quantities can damage the delicate ecological balance of nature.
Always use good quality detergents suitable for use in washing machines.
Follow the indications given by the detergent manufacturer according to the weight of laundry, the degree of soil and the hardness of the water in your area; if you do not know how hard it is, ask your local Water Authority.
Powder detergents.
The washing powder should be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the programme. Special detergents are availaible for coloured and delicate fabrics and for wool.
<<Concentrated>> powder detergents
Pour the concentrated powder detergent into the main wash ( ) compartment.
Liquid detergents
Using the new automatic dispenser for liquid detergents, it is possible to use a liquid detergent for main wash phases. Liquid detergents can be used instead of powder detergents particularly for lightly soiled laundry and for medium or low temperature washing programmes, while it is better to use a powder detergent for high temperature washing program­mes.
Liquid additives
Any liquid additives for softening the laundry must be poured into the compartment of the detergent dispenser drawer before starting the programme. The addition of water softener is particularly useful when drying the clothes in a tumble dryer after washing to avoid a static charge.
Avoid selecting programmes including prewash when concentrated detergents are used.
Degrees of water hardness
German degreesGerman degrees
German degrees
Level Characteristic French degrees
1 Soft 0 - 7 0 - 1,3 0 - 15 2 medium 8 - 14 1,4 - 2,5 16 - 25 3 hard 15 - 21 2,6 - 3,8 26 - 37 4 very hard > 21 > 3,8 > 37
German degreesGerman degrees
°dH m mol °T.H.
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Wash programmes
Never turn the programm selector when the appliance is working.
Prog.
Temp.
°C
A(B)
A(B)
COTTON AND LINEN
B
B
C
D
40°...95°
60°
30°...60°
40°
40...60
F
G
H(J)
40°...60°
Programmes
Whites with (without) prewash
Whites without prewash + button
Coloureds with (without) prewash
Coloureds without prewash + button
Coloureds short programme
Rinsings
Delicate rinsing
Spinning
Resistant synthetics with (without) prewash
Products
Max.
load
4,5 kg
End of
prog.
Spinning from 450 to 900 rpm
J
40°
Synthetics without prewash + button
2,0 kg
K
30°...40°
M
30°...40°
N
...40°
S
SYNTHETICS - DELICATES
T
V
Synthetics short programme
Delicate synthetics
Wool
Softening
Short spinning
Draining
1,0 kg
2,0 kg
4,5 kg
Rinse hold
Short
spinning
Draining
( ) : means that bleaching is possible, if the fibers can withstand the treatment.
When the selected programme is over, the washing machine stops automatically. The timer knob stops on the position "I" by a spinning phase for the cotton programmes. The synthetics programmes end by a rinse hold. You can end these programmes with a short spinning (by setting the timer on the programme T) or with a draining (by setting the timer on the programme V).
Be carreful : the lid can only be opened 90 seconds after the machine has stopped.
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Wash code symbols
These symbols appear on fabric label, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry.
Strong 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 Do not bleach
IRONING
DRY CLEANING
DRYING
Hot iron
max 200°C
Dry cleaning
in all solvents
Flat
Bleach in cold water
Dry cleaning in
perchlorethylene, petrol,
pure alcohol, R111 & R113
On the line
Warm iron max 150°C
On clothes
hanger
Lukewarm iron
max 110°C
Dry cleaning in petrol,
pure alcohol, and R113
High temperature Low temperature
Tumble dry
Do not iron
Do not dry clean
Do not
tumble dry
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Operating instructions
1. Place the laundry in the drum
lift up the lid of the machine
open the drum with your two hands by pressing the button A and the two flapdoors till they disengage
introduce the laundry into the
A
drum ; close the drum and the lid of the machine
Be careful : before closing the lid of your machine, make sure that the drum flapdoors are correctly closed :
- the two flapdoors fastened
- the button A pressed out.
2. Measure out the detergent
Measure out the amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer in the main wash compartment ( ). If you wish to carry out a prewash, pour the amount required into
the prewash compartment ( ).
5. Select the temperature
Choose the temperature which corresponds to the chosen programme, with the help or the indications of the pro­gramme table, according to the fibers and the fastness of the colours.
6. Select the spinning speed
Choose the spinning speed suiting best to the nature of your laundry and to the degree of humidity wished at the end of the wash.
7. Select the programme
Choose the programme according to the nature and the degree of soil of the laundry. Turn the programme selector clockwise to select the chosen programme.
Never turn the timer knob when the washing machine is working.
8. Starting of programme
The on/off pushbutton " " enables to switch on your machine. The control lamp lights on and the programme begins.
9. At the end of the programme.
When the selected programme is over, the machine stops automatically. The timer knob stops on the position "I" for all the programmes.
Do not exceed the MAX level.
If you wish to use liquid detergent :
choose a programme without prewash put the measuring ball directly into the drum.
3. Add the fabric softener
Pour the softener, if required, into the compartment marked
. Do not exceed the MAX level.
4. Press the "energy saving" pushbutton " " and/or the "plus" pushbutton "
".
Be careful : a safety device enables to open the lid of your
waschine machine only about 90 seconds after the machine has stopped.
After each wash:
press the on/off pushbutton ; the control lamp lights off. press out the pushbuttons if necessary unplug the machine from the wall socket turn off the water tap.
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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the machine :
Leave the lid open for a while after the wash to allow air to circulate freely inside the machine; The cabinet should be cleaned only with some soap­suds and rinsed and dried carefully; All polished, chromium plated and plastic parts should only be cleaned with a damps cloth. It is advisable, from time to time, to carry out a complete cycle without a washing load, adding a decalcifying product. To help you clean them and remove any powder clots, the hoppers of the machine powder dispensers are removable.
Cleaning the pump filter
The machine has got another mecanic filter located on the front part to collect lint and small objects (toothpins, coins, pins, etc.) inadvertently left in the clothes. It is essential that this filter is cleaned regularly.
Frequency of cleaning depends on the type of articles washed (cleaning should be more frequent if the articles have no hem and tend to fray).
Cleaning the detergent dispenser
The detergent dispenser is very easy to remove.
Just turn the two screws 1/4 of a turn and slide the box towards the top.
Clean the detergent dispenser under running water with a brush or a piece of rag.
Reposition the detergent dispenser into the lid and refix the two screws.
To clean the filter proceed as follows :
fig. 1
fig. 2
Open the flapdoor covering the filter by pressing the left hand side of the filter door (fig. 1). Place a container underneath to catch any spillage. According to the models, complete the draining of the appliance by taking away the yellow cap and by extracting the little hose located on the left of the filter (fig. 2).
Turn the filter anticlockwise and clean it thoroughly with running water (fig. 3).
Refit the filter in the guides and turn it clockwise.
fig. 3
Refit the little hose and the yellow cap, then close the flapdoor.
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SOMETHING NOT WORKING ?
If the machine does not start up :
check that the door is firmly shut; check that the appliance is plugged in; check that the mains fuse is intact; check that the programme selector dial is correctly positioned.
If the machine does not fill :
is the tap on ? is water coming out of the tap? Check. is the inlet hose squashed or bent?
is the filter of the inlet hose clogged?
If the machine empties as it fills:
the end of the drain hose is too low.
If the machine does not drain and/or does not spin:
is the drain hose squashed or bent? is the drain filter clogged?
If there is water on the floor:
too much detergent or unsuitable detergent? The formation of foam can cause water leaks. is one of the joints or the tap leaking? It is not always easy to see as the leak often runs along the hose.
If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, consult our servicing department. Before telephoning, make a note of the make, model and date of purchase of your machine: the Service Department will require this information.
You will find these informa­tions on the data plate of the appliance. It is placed on the back of the appliance
If the machine vibrates or is too noisy:
have all the transit bolts and packing been removed? is the machine touching something? are all the feet resting firmly on the ground? Have the lock nuts been secured?
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