AEG-Electrolux EWF1440 User Manual

WASAUTOMAAT

LAVE-LINGE

WASCHAUTOMAT

WASHING MACHINE

GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING

NOTICE DUTILISATION

GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG

WAGHING MACHINE

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EWF 1440

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Dear customer,

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.

Transport damages

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

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 recycled paper.

Contents

Warnings 83-84

Disposal 84

Tips for environmental protection 84

Technical specifications 84

Installation 85

Unpacking 85
Positioning and levelling 85
Water inlet 86
Water drainage 86
Electrical connection 86

Your new washing machine 87

Detergent dispenser drawer 87

Use 88

Temperatures 94
Before loading the laundry 94
Maximum loads 94
Laundry weights 94
Removing stains 95

Detergents and additives 95
International wash code symbols 96
Operating sequence 97-99
Programme tables 100-101

Maintenance 102

Bodywork 102
Door seal 102
Detergent dispenser drawer 102
Water inlet filter 102
Drain pump 102-103
Emergency emptying out 103
Frost precautions 103

Control panel 88
Controls 88-93
Programme information 93
Washing hints 94

Sorting the laundry 94

Something not working? 104-105

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Warnings

P1131

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.

• This machine incorporates a special child safety
feature to prevent small children from being
trapped inside the machine.
To activate this device, rotate the button (without
pressing it) inside the door clockwise until the
groove is horizontal. If necessary use a coin.
To disable this device and restore the possibility of
closing the door, rotate the button anti-clockwise
until the groove is vertical.

• 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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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. Do not overload!

Het symbool op het product of op de verpakking
wijst erop dat dit product niet als huishoudafval mag
worden behandeld. Het moet echter naar een plaats
worden gebracht waar elektrische en elektronische
apparatuur wordt gerecycled. Als u ervoor zorgt dat
dit product op de correcte manier wordt verwijderd,
voorkomt u mogelijk voor mens en milieu negatieve
gevolgen die zich zouden kunnen voordoen in geval
van verkeerde afvalbehandeling. Voor meer details in
verband met het recyclen van dit product, neemt u
het best contact op met de gemeentelijke instanties,
het bedrijf of de dienst belast met de verwijdering van
huishoudafval of de winkel waar u het product hebt
gekocht.

• 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 Cotton 6 kg

Synthetics 3 kg
Delicates 3 kg
Handwash/Woollens 2 kg

Silk 1 kg
SPIN SPEED 1400 rpm max.
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.

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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.

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.

Important!

You can find more detailed instructions regarding
the bottom cover assembling in its relative bag.

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

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

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. Carry out the bottom cover placed into the drum
of your appliance, lay its hook as the arrow «A»
indicatesand push the top of the cover to seal it
closed.

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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Water inlet

P0021

A

P0352

P0023

P0022

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

Do not use already employed hoses for water
connection.

The inlet hose is provided with a water stop device,
which protects against damage caused by water
leaks in the hose which could develop due to natural
ageing of the hose. This fault is shown by a red
sector in the window “A”. Should this occur, turn the
water tap off and refer to your Service Centre to
replace the hose.

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.

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. Run it along the
floor; only the part near the drainage point must be
raised.

ENGLISH

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.

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 must be carried out
by our Service Centre.

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

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Your new washing machine

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Synthetic

Delicate

Handwash

Wool

Silk

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P1206

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

• The programme selector dial combines the possibility of selecting between different fabrics, special cycles

and memories, making it easier to set the programmes.

• The display shows the programme 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 automatic cooling of the washing water from 90° to 60°C before draining will prevent old drain pipes

from being deformed and will reduce thermal shock to fabrics, helping to prevent creasing.

• The unbalance detection device prevents vibration during spinning.

• Your appliance is provided of a new «antiflood device». To make active this feature is necessary to close

the bottom of the machine with the bottom cover that you can find inside the drum. Please read the
instructions inserted into bottom cover bag.

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

Detergent dispenser drawer

Prewash
Main wash

Fabric softener, starch

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STOP

Cotton

Synthetic

Delicate

Handwash

Wool

Silk

30 MIN.

Rinses

Drain

Spin

Delicate spin

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Synthetic

Delicate

Handwash

Wool

Silk

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Drain

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Control panel

1 Programme selector dial

The selector dial is divided into 4 sections:

The select or dial can be turned either clockwise or
anticlockwise.

Position E-Cotton (cottons economy) corresponds
to the ENERGY SAVING programme for cotton and
position STOP to Reset programme/Switching OFF
of the machine.
At the end of the programme the selector dial must
be turned to position STOP, to switch the machine
OFF.

Attention!

If you turn the programme selector dial to another
programme when the machine is working, a warning
message appears for 4 seconds on the display while
the buzzer sounds for 3 times .

• Cotton, synthetics and delicates (blue section)

• Handwash, wool, silk and mini 30 programme (30
MIN.) (green section)

• Rinses, drain, spin and delicate spin (grey
section)

• Memory 1, memory 2, memory 3 (green section)

2 Display

The DISPLAY is used for setting a large number of
functions and combine them with each other using
only a few control elements (1 programme selector
dial and 6 buttons). This simple control method is
made easy thanks to the interactive display.
Interactive means that the washing machine display
changes to reflect each step you have entered. This
ensures that only those settings that make sense are
made. You are able to see the current settings at any
time in the information panel and in the option row.

1. Information panel shows the current settings

2. Real time clock

3. End cycle time

4. Selection shows temperature, spin speed,
options and extras.

3 Temperature button (Temp. °C)

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

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proposed by the washing machine.
Maximum temperatures are 90°C for cotton, 60°C
for synthetic fabrics, 40°C for delicate fabrics, wool
and fabrics to be hand-washed, 30°C for silk and 30
MIN., while «0» corresponds to cold wash.

ENGLISH