user manual
Washing Machine
EWB 96210 W
EWB 86210 W - EWB 76210 W
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CONTROL PANEL
1. The control panel
2. Lid handle
3. Filter access cover
4. Adjustable levelling feet
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1. Programme selector
2. Spin speed selector
3. Pushbuttons and their functions
4. Lights of cycle progress
5. “Start/Pause” pushbutton
6. “Delay start” pushbutton
DISPENSER BOX
5
62
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 instruc-
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tions 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 formation 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,
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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.
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.
DAILY USE
LOADING WASHING
A
• Open the lid of the appliance.
• Open the drum by depressing the locking
button A
tomatically.
• Load the washing, close the drum and
the lid of your washing machine.
PROPORTIONING OF DETERGENTS
Pour the amount of washing into the washing
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 pro-
1) Depending on model.
1)
: The two shutters unlock au-
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.
and prewash compartments if
A
Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
• Run an initial wash cycle at 90°C,
without any washing but with detergent to clean the water tank.
gress, the appliance will ignore the new selected programme. The “Start/Pause”
pushbutton flashes red for a few seconds.
SELECTING THE TEMPERATURE
Press the “Temperature”
peatedly to increase or decrease the temperature (see “Programmes table”). The
symbol means a cold wash.
SELECTING THE SPIN SPEED
Turn the spin speed selector on the desired
position.
The maximum spin speeds are :
for Cottons, Synthetics, Lingerie, Wool/
Handwash, Eco, Easy iron : 900 rpm
(EWB96210W), 800 rpm (EWB86210W),
700 rpm (EWB76210W), for Delicates, Mini
programme, Curtains, Blanket : 700 rpm.
At the end of the programme, if you have
selected “Rinse hold”
plus”
cle and empty the water.
SELECTING OPTIONS
You must select the different options after
selecting the programme and before press-
ing the “Start/Pause”
“Programmes table”). Press the desired
button(s) : the corresponding lights come
on. If pressed again, the lights go out. If one
of the options is not compatible with the se-
lected programme, the “Start/Pause”
pushbutton flashes red.
, you then need to select a “Spin”
or “Drain” programme to finish the cy-
pushbutton re-
or “Night silence
pushbutton (see