AEG-Electrolux EWF1229, EWF1429 User Manual

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VASKEMASKINE

VASKEMASKIN

WASHING MACHINE

PYYKINPESUKONE

BRUKSANVISNING

BRUGSANVISNING

BRUKSANVISNING

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

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Dear customer,

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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.

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Contents

Warnings 74-75

Disposal 75

Tips for environmental protection 75

Technical specifications 75

Installation 76

Unpacking 76

Positioning 76

Water inlet 76

Water drainage 77

Electrical connection 77

Assembly upon a stand kit 77

Your new washing machine 78

Description of the appliance 78

Door locked pilot light 78

Detergent dispenser drawer 78

Sorting the laundry 83 Temperatures 83 Before loading the laundry 83 Maximum loads 83 Laundry weights 83

Removing stains 83-84

Detergents and additives 84 International wash code symbols 85 Operating sequence 86-88 Washing programmes 89-90

Maintenance 91

Door seal 91 Bodywork 91 Detergent dispenser drawer 91

Drain pump 91 Water inlet filter 92 Emergency emptying out 92 Frost precautions 92

Something not working? 93-94

Use 79

Control panel 79 Controls 79-81 Programme information 82 Washing hints 83

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.

• 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!

Tips for environmental protection

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.

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

• 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.

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Technical specifications

DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm

Width 60 cm Depth 63 cm

MAXIMUM LOAD Cottons 6 kg

Synthetics 2.5 kg Delicates 2.5 kg Wool/Handwash 2 kg

SPIN SPEED 1200 rpm max (EWF 1229)

1400 rpm max (EWF 1429) 1600 rpm max (EWF 1629)

POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY 220-230 V/50 Hz TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 2200 W MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION 10 A

WATER PRESSURE Minimum 0.05 MPa

Maximum 0.8 MPa

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.

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.

2. 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.

3. Remove the polystyrene block from the bottom of the machine and release the two plastic bags.

7. Plug all the holes with the plugs which you will find in the envelope containing the instruction booklet.

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

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

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

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

Connect the water inlet hose to a tap with a 3/4" thread.

Do not use already employed hoses for water connection.

Important!

Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes.

The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the

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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 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 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.

The drain hose must not be kinked.

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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.

Electrical connection

This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply.

Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required (2.2 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use.

Connect the machine to an earthed socket.

The manufacturer declines any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution. Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced, this operation must be carried out by our Service Centre.

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.

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

Assembly upon a stand kit

Stand Dimension: Height: 30 cm. Width: 60 cm. Depth: 60 cm.

This appliance can be installed upon a steel Stand with Drawer to make the loading and unloading of your laundry easier. Please ask to authorized dealer the suitable stand kit.

Your new washing machine

This new machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption.

• The automatic cooling of the washing water from 95° to 60°C before draining will prevent old drain pipes

from being deformed.

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

• The unbalance detection device prevents vibration during spinning.

• The ECO valve allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.

• The programme selector dial combines the function of programme selection, making it easier to set the

programme.

Description of the appliance

1 Detergent dispenser drawer

2 Control panel

3 Door locked pilot light

4 Drain pump

5 Adjustable feet

Door locked 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.

Detergent dispenser drawer

Prewash

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Main wash

Fabric softener, starch

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Control panel

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1 Programme chart

A programme chart is in the interior part of the detergent dispenser drawer.

2 Programme selector dial

Note! With the instruction booklet you will also find stickers for the programme selector dial. Choose the sticker in the desired language. Clean the control panel with a dry cloth to eliminate duster residue. Remove the back of the sticker and place it around the programme selector dial as shown in the photo.

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Position E corresponds to the ENERGY SAVING programme for cottons. Position O corresponds to Reset programme/Switching OFF of the machine. At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position O, to switch the machine OFF.

3 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. Maximum temperatures are 95°C for white cottons, 60°C for coloured cottons and synthetics, 40°C for delicates, wool and fabrics to be handwashed, 30°C for mini 30’, while corresponds to cold wash.

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The selector dial is divided into following sections:

• Cottons, linens (blue section)

• Synthetics (green section)

• Delicates, wool, handwash, mini 30’, rinses, drain, spin and delicate spin (grey section)

The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise.

4 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 cottons: 1200 rpm (EWF 1229), 1400 rpm (EWF 1429), 1600 rpm (EWF 1629)

• for synthetics, wool, and fabrics to be

handwashed: 900 rpm

• for delicates and mini 30’: 700 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 programme the door remains blocked, the light of the START/PAUSE button goes off, the pilot lights and remain lit, to indicate that the water must be drained. To empty out water there are 2 possibilities:

• Select programme Drain:

The water is emptied out without spinning.

• Select programme Spin or Delicate spin. Select the spin speed by means of the relevant button and then depress the START/PAUSE button . The water is emptied out and the laundry is spun at the selected spin speed.

Attention! Before selecting programme Drain,

Spin or Delicate spin the

selector dial has to be positioned on O (Reset/Off).

5 Programme option buttons

Depending on the program, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired program and before depressing the START/PAUSE button . When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again, the pilot lights go out. If an incorrect option is selected, the pilot lights flash for about 2 seconds and the message Err is displayed. Press these buttons to select the following options:

PREWASH: select this option if you wish your laundry to be prewashed before the main wash (not available for wool, handwash and mini 30’). The Prewash ends with a short spin at 650 rpm in programmes for cotton and synthetic fabrics, whereas in the program for delicate fabrics the water is only drained.

6 DELAY START button

The wash programme can be delayed from 30 min 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then by 1 hour up to a maximum of 23 hours by means of this button.

Selecting the delayed start

• Select the programme and the required options.

• Select the delay start.

• Depress START/PAUSE button : the machine starts its hourly countdown.

The programme will start after the selected delay has expired.

Cancelling the delayed start

• Depress START/PAUSE button .

• Depress DELAY START button until «0’» is

displayed.

• Depress START/PAUSE button again.

7 DISPLAY

The display shows the following information:

Duration of the programme - Delayed start Incorrect option selection - Alarm code - End of programme.

Duration of the selected

programme

After selecting a programme, the duration is displayed in hours and minutes ( for example 2.05).

INTENSIVE : for heavy soiled laundry. This option can be selected only for cottons and synthetics. The washing time will be prolonged according to the cycle temperature and the fabric type.

EXTRA RINSE: this option can be selected with all programmes, except the wool program and handwash. The machine will add 2 rinses to all the programmes. This option is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents, and in areas where the water is very soft.

QUICK WASH: this option can be used for lightly soiled laundry (not for wool, handwash, mini 30’) in order to obtain a good washing program in a short time. The washing time will be reduced according to the type of fabric and the selected temperature.

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 (23 hours max) set by means of the relevant button appears on the display for 3 seconds, then the duration of the previously selected programme is displayed.

The countdown is updated every hour and when remain the last 2 hours each 30 min.

8 START/PAUSE button

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Incorrect option selection

If an option which is not compatible with the set wash programme is selected, the message Err is displayed for 2 seconds.

Alarm codes

In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be displayed, for example E20 (see paragraph “Something not working”).

This button has two functions: Start - Pause.

• Start:

After having selected the required programme, press this button to start the machine; the corresponding pilot light stops flashing.

If you have selected the delayed start, the machine begins its countdown. The duration of the programme or the delay appears on the display.

• Pause

To interrupt a programme which is running, depress the START/PAUSE button : the corresponding pilot light starts start to flash.

To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted, press the START/PAUSE button again.

9 Programme progress display

By selecting the wash programme, the pilot lights corresponding to the various phases making up the programme come on. After the machine has started, only the running phase pilot light stays on. When the programme has finished, the End pilot light comes on.

End of programme

When the programme has finished a flashing zero is displayed.

The End pilot light flashes in the event of operating problems. And the relative alarm code appears on the display.

E10 = the machine does not fill

E20 = the machine does not empty

E40 = the door has not been closed

To eliminate the problem, see paragraph "Something not working".

Programme information

Mini 30’

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 .

Rinses

With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton garments which have been washed by hand. The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final spin at maximum speed. The spin speed can be reduced by depressing button . The final spin is foreseen only for cotton items as in the spin programme.

Drain

For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the Rinse hold

Turn first the programme selector dial to O, then select programme and depress the START/PAUSE button.

This is a complete programme that can be combined with the following options: spin speed reduction (only for the model EWF 1229), rinse hold

and delayed start.

To be used for laundry which is lightly soiled or which needs freshening up. Max load 3 kg; Washing temperature 30°C Programme duration 30 minutes Final spin speed 700 r.p.m.

O = Cancelling/OFF

To reset a programme and to switch off the machine turn the selector dial to O. Now can a new programme be selected.

Spin

Separate long spin at max.speed for hand washed garments. It has to be used for cotton items. You can reduce the speed by means of button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun.

Delicate Spin

Separate short spin at 700 rpm for hand washed garments. It has to be used for synthetic, delicate, wool/handwashed, silk items. You can reduce the speed by means of button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun (only for the model EWF 1229).

Washing hints

Sorting the laundry

Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens.

Temperatures

95°

60° for normally soiled, colour fast garments

30°-40° laundry including synthetic fibres and

Before loading the laundry

Never wash whites and coloureds together. Whites may lose their “whiteness” in the wash.

New coloured items may run in the first wash; they should therefore be washed separately the first time.

Make sure that no metal objects are left in the laundry (e.g. hair clips, safety pins, pins).

Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks and poppers. Tie any belts or long tapes.

Remove persistent stains before washing. Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste.

Treat curtains with special care. Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net.

Maximum loads

Recommended loads are indicated in the programme charts.

General rules:

Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed;

Synthetics: drum no more than half full;

Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than

one third full.

Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy.

For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.

for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets...)

(e.g. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas....) in

linen, cotton or synthetic fibres and for lightly soiled white cotton (e.g. underwear).

(cold) for delicate items (e.g. net curtains), mixed

woollens.

Laundry weights

The following weights are indicative:

bathrobe 1200 g

napkin 100 g

quilt cover 700 g

sheet 500 g

pillow case 200 g

tablecloth 250 g

towelling towel 200 g

tea cloth 100 g

night dress 200 g

ladies’ briefs 100 g

man’s work shirt 600 g

man’s shirt 200 g

man’s pyjamas 500 g

blouse 100 g

men’s underpants 100 g

Removing stains

Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent. It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing.

Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For dried stains, soak overnight in water with a special detergent then rub in the soap and water.

Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain; treat several times.

Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth.

Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold. Be careful with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will already have been damaged and the fabric tends to hole.

Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast coloureds only).

Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and fast coloureds only).

Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone (*), lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain.

Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Remove any residual marks from white fabrics with bleach.

Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any residual marks with bleach.

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Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone (*), then with acetic acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly.

Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste.

(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk.

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 upset the delicate balance of nature.

The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc.), the colour, washing temperature and degree of soiling.

All commonly available washing machine detergents may be used in this appliance:

– powder detergents for all types of fabric,

– powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max)

and woollens,

– liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature

wash programmes (60°C max) for all types of fabric, or special for woollens only.

The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme.

If using concentrated powder or liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected.

The washing machine incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent.

Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer compartment marked just before starting the programme.

Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked before starting the wash programme.

Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use and do not

exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer.

Quantity of detergent to be used

The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water used.

Water hardness is classified in so-called “degrees” of hardness. Information on hardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant water supply company, or from your local authority.

Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on quantities to use.

Use less detergent if:

– you are washing a small load,

– the laundry is lightly soiled,

– large amounts of foam form during washing.

International wash code symbols

These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry.

Energetic wash

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Max. wash

temperature

95°C

Delicate wash

Bleaching Bleach in cold water Do not bleach

Ironing Hot iron

max 200°C

Max. wash

temperature

60°C

Max. wash

temperature

40°C

Warm iron

max 150°C

Max. wash

temperature

30°C

Hand wash Do not

Lukewarm iron

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Dry cleaning Dry cleaning

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Drying Flat On the line On clothes

Dry cleaning in

perchlorethylene,

petrol, pure alcohol,

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Dry cleaning

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pure alcohol

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Tumble dry

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low temperature

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Operating sequence

Before the first wash we recommend that you pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle at 95°C, with the machine empty, in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash compartment and start up the machine.

1. Place the laundry in the drum

4. Switch the machine ON

Turn the selector dial to the desired programme to switch the appliance on. To switch the appliance off turn it to O.

Open the door.

Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible.

Close the door.

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2. Measure out the detergent

Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure out the amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer in a graduated cup and pour it into the main wash compartment .

If you have selected the prewash function, pour detergent into the appropriate compartment marked

5. Select the desired programme

Turn the selector dial to the desired position: the lights corresponding to the different phases making up the selected programme light on.

The duration of the programme appears in the display.

6. Select the temperature

Press the Temperature button if you wish to select a temperature value different from the one proposed by the washing machine. The relevant light will light up.

3. Measure out the additive

If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment marked , without exceeding the «MAX» mark.

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7. Select the Spin Speed or the

Rinse Hold option.

Press the SPIN SPEED button repeatedly, in order to select the desired spin speed or the Rinse Hold option. The relevant light will light up. If you select the Rinse Hold option, the machine will stop at the end of the programme with the water still in the tub.

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9. Select the DELAY START

To delay starting of the programme, press the DELAY START button. The figures corresponding to the selected delay will be displayed for about 3 seconds, after which the duration of the selected programme will appear on the display.

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8. Select the desired options

The light corresponding to the depressed button illuminates.

During this period it is possible to load other laundry:

• depress START/PAUSE button ;

• load the laundry;

• close the door and depress START/PAUSE button

again.

10. Start the programme

Press the START/PAUSE button . The relevant light will stop flashing and only the light relevant to the phase that is in progress will remain lit. If you have chosen a delayed start, the washing machine will begin the countdown. The display will show the duration of the programme or the selected delay.

11. Changing an option or a programme

It is possible to change any option before the programme carries it out. Before you make any

change, you must pause the washing machine by pressing the START/PAUSE button . Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it. Turn the programme selector dial to O and then to the new programme position. The washing water in the tub will not emptied out. Start the new programme by depressing the START/PAUSE button .

12. Cancelling a programme

Turn the selector dial to O to cancel a programme which is running. Now you can select a new programme.

13.How to open the door after the

programme has started

First set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the START/PAUSE button . If the door does not open, this means that the machine is already heating, that the water level is above the bottom edge of the door or that the drum is turning. If you cannot open the door but you need to open it you have to switch the machine off turning the selector dial to O. After about 3 minutes the door can be opened (pay attention to the water level and temperature!). To restart the programme switch on the machine and select again the desired programme and options.

14. At the end of the programme

The washing machine stops automatically. If the Rinse hold option has been selected, the door is locked, the light of the START/PAUSE button

goes off, the pilot lights and remain lit, to indicate that the water must be drained before opening the door. The door can only be opened after the door locked lidht has gone out. The display shows a flashing zero. Turn the programme selector dial to Reset O to switch the machine off. Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully check that the drum is empty so as to avoid any forgotten items being damaged in a subsequent wash (e.g. shrinking) or their colour running into a load of whites. If you do not intend to carry out another wash, close the water tap. Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells.

Washing programmes

Programmes for cottons , synthetics , delicates , wool , handwash and mini 30’

Consumption*

Type of laundry

Max load

Programme/ temperature

Description of

programme

Available options

Energy

kWh

Water

litres

Time

h/min.

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Cottons: e.g. sheets, tablecloths, household linen

Cottons ECONOMY**: e.g.

shirts, blouses, underwear

Synthetics: e.g. shirts, blouses, underwear

Delicates: e.g.

acrylic fabrics, viscose, polyester, synthetic blends

Wool

5 kg

6 kg

2.5 kg

2 kg

Cottons

(cold)-95°C

Cottons

60°C

Synthetics

(cold)-60°C

Delicates

-40°C

Wool

- 40°C

Main wash at

(cold)-95°C 3 rinses Long spin

Main wash at 60°C 3 rinses Long spin

Main wash at

(cold)-60°C 3 rinses Short spin

Main wash at

(cold)-40°C 3 rinses Short spin

Main wash at

(cold)-40°C 3 rinses Short spin

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2.0

0.85

0.9

0.55 57

0.35

54 1.33

2.25

2.33

1.00

Main wash at

(cold)-40°C 3 rinses Short spin

0.35 55

Handwash

2 kg

- 40°C

Main wash at

Mini 30’

2.5 kg

Mini 30’

30°C

30°C 2 rinses

***

0.3 40

Short spin

* The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative, as it may vary depending

on the quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature. It refers to the highest temperature for each wash programme.

** In compliance with EC directive 92/75 the consumption figures indicated on the Energy label refer to this

programme E at 60°C.

*** Only for the model EWF 1229.

The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by Woolmark for the washing of machine washable Woolmark products provided that the garments are washed according to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this machine. Licence No. M9605.

Washing programmes

Special Programmes

Programme

selector dial

position

Rinses

Drain

Spin

Gentle Spin

Programme

For rinsing items

For empting out the water of the last rinses of programmes with option

Separate spin for cottons

Separate spin for synthetics, delicates, wool/hanwash and silk

Programme

description

3 rinses with liquid additive, if required. Long spin at max. speed

Water draining

Drain and long spin at the max. speed

Drain and delicate spin

Addictional

functions

Wash

load

max.

5 kg

Consumption*

Energy

kWh

0.08

Water

litres

-6

Time

min.

Reset/Off

* The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative, as it may vary depending

on the quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature.

** Only for the model EWF 1229.

For cancelling the programme which is running or to switch the machine off.

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Maintenance

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Bodywork

Clean the outside of the machine with soap and water only. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth.

Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean the bodywork.

Door seal

Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate eventual possible objects that could be trapped in the fold.

Detergent dispenser drawer

After a while, detergents and fabric softeners leave deposits in the drawer.

Clean the drawer from time to time by rinsing it under a running tap. To remove the drawer from the machine, press the button in the rear left-hand corner.

To facilitate cleaning, the top part of the additive compartments can be removed.

Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer recess: clean it with an old toothbrush. Refit the drawer after cleaning.

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Drain pump

The pump should be inspected if

• the machine does not empty and/or spin

• the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump.

Proceed as follows:

• Disconnect the appliance.

• If necessary wait until the water has cooled down.

• Open the pump door.

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• Place a container close to the pump to collect any spillage.

• Release the emergency emptying hose, place it in the container and remove its cap.

• When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump cover and remove the pump. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the pump.

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• Remove any objects from the pump impeller by

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rotating it.

• Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat.

Emergency emptying out

If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine:

• pull out the plug from the power socket;

• close the water tap;

• if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down;

• open the pump door;

• place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the emergency emptying hose into the bowl. Remove its cap. The water should drain by gravity into the bowl. Whe the bowl is full, put the cap back on the hose. Empty the bowl. Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out;

• clean the pump if necessary as previously described;

• replace the emergency emptying hose in its seat after having plugged it;

• screw the pump cover again and close the door.

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• Screw the pump cover fully in.

• Close the pump door.

Water inlet filter

If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill, check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked.

Turn off the water tap.

Unscrew the hose from the tap.

Clean the filter with a stiff brush.

Screw the hose back onto the tap.

Frost precautions

If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows:

• Remove the plug from the socket.

• Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap.

• Place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out.

• Turn the programme selector dial to O.

• Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying hose after having put the cap on again.

By doing this, any water remaining in the machine is removed, avoiding the formation of ice and, consequently, breakage of the affected parts.

When you use the machine again, make sure that the ambient temperature is above 0°C.

Important!

Every time you drain the water through the emergency emptying hose you must pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer and then run the drain programme. This will activate the ECO VALVE device avoiding that part of the detergent remains unused at next washing.

Something not working?

Problems which you can resolve yourself.

During machine operation it is possible that one of the following alarm codes appears on the display and at the same time the End light starts to flash:

- E10: problem with the water supply

- E20: problem with water draining

- E40: door open

Once the problem has been eliminated, press the START/PAUSE button to restart the programme. If after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.

Problem Possible cause

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• The machine does not start up:

• The machine does not fill:

• The machine fills then empties immediately:

• The machine does not empty and/or does not spin:

• There is water on the floor:

• The door is not firmly closed. (E40)

• The machine is not plugged in or there is no power at the socket.

• The main fuse has blown.

• The programme selector dial is not positioned correctly.

• The START/PAUSE button has not been depressed.

• The DELAY START option has been selected.

• The water tap is closed. (E10)

• The inlet hose is squashed or kinked. (E10)

• The filter in the inlet hose is blocked. (E10)

• The door is not properly closed. (E40)

• The end of the drain hose is too low. Refer to relevant paragraph in “water drainage” section.

• The drain hose is squashed or kinked. (E20)

• The Rinse hold option has been selected.

• The drain filter is clogged. (E20)

• Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much foam) has been used.

• Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings. It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose; check to see if it is damp.

• The drain hose is damaged.

• Unsatisfactory washing results:

• The machine vibrates or is noisy:

• The door will not open:

• Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used.

• Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing.

• The correct temperature was not selected.

• Excessive laundry load.

• The transit bolts and packing have not been removed.

• The support feet have not been adjusted.

• The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.

• Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.

• The programme is still running, the drum is turning.

• The water level is above the bottom edge of the door.

• The machine is heating the water.

The door can only be opened when the relevant light has gone out.

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Problem Possible cause

• Spinning starts late or the laundry is not spun enough:

• Water is not visible in the machine:

• The machine makes an unusual noise:

If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centre. Before telephoning, make a note of the model, serial number and purchase date of your machine: the Service Centre will require this information.

• The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum. This may happen several times before the unbalance disappears and normal spinning can resume. If, after 6 minutes, the laundry is still not evenly distributed in the drum, the machine will spin at a lower speed or will not spin. If at the end of the programme the laundry is not spun enough, redistribute the load manually and select the spin programme.

• The machine, which is the result of modern technology, runs in a very economical way with low water consumption. Performance is nevertheless excellent.

• The machine is fitted with a commutator motor which improves machine performance.

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