AEG-Electrolux EWF1449 User Manual

WASHING MACHINE

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STIRALWNAÅ MAfiINA

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

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EWF 1249
EWF 1449

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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 4

Tips for environmental protection 4

Technical specifications 4

Installation 5

Unpacking 5

Positioning 5

Water inlet 5

Water drainage 6

Electrical connection 6

Your new washing machine 7

Description of the appliance 7

Door locked pilot light 7

Detergent dispenser drawer 7

Use 8

Programme information 14
Washing hints 15

Sorting the laundry 15
Temperatures 15

Before loading the laundry 15
Maximum loads 15
Laundry weights 15

Removing stains 15

Detergents and additives 16
International wash code symbols 17
Operating sequence 18-20
Washing programmes 21-22

Maintenance 23

Door seal 23
Bodywork 23
Detergent dispenser drawer 23

Drain pump 23
Water inlet filter 24
Emergency emptying out 24
Frost precautions 24

Control panel 8
Controls 8-14

Something not working? 25-26

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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.

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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.

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.

Technical specifications

EWF 1249 EWF 1449

DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm 85 cm

Width 60 cm 60 cm
Depth 63 cm 63 cm

MAXIMUM LOAD Cotton 6 kg 6 kg

Synthetics 3 kg 3 kg
Delicates 3 kg 3 kg
Woollens 2 kg 2 kg
Hand wash 2 kg 2 kg
Silk 1 kg 1 kg

SPIN SPEED 1200 rpm max. 1400 rpm max

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

WATER PRESSURE Minimum 0.05 MPa 0.05 MPa

Maximum 0.8 MPa 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

P0021

P1088

P1051

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.

Using a spanner unscrew and remove the two rear
bottom screws. Slide out the two plastic pins.

Lay the machine gently on its back, making sure
that the hoses are not squashed.

P1129

Remove the polystyrene block from the bottom of
the machine and release the two plastic bags.
Very carefully slide out the left polythene bag,
removing it towards the right and then downwards.

P0001

Remove the polystyrene base.
Set the machine upright and unscrew the remaining
rear screw. Slide out the relevant pin.

Fill all the holes with the plastic plugs supplied with
the instruction booklet.

P1128

P0002

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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2

3

P1124

P1126

Repeat the operation for the right polythene bag,
removing it towards the left and then upwards.

P1127

Water inlet

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

Do not use already employed hoses for water
connections.

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

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

P0023

P0022

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.

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.

The power supply cable must be easily
accessible after installing the machine.

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.

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Your new washing machine

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

Further savings are achieved by washing small loads of laundry, since water and electricity consumption is
proportional to the quantity and type of laundry being washed.

• The programme progress display shows the programme steps selected and the programme phase which
is running.

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

• Automatic cooling of the wash water to 60°C before draining, with the 95°C programme. This reduces
thermal shock to fabrics, helping to prevent creasing.

• The balance control device ensures the machine is stable during the spin.

• The programme selector dial combines the possibility of selecting between different fabrics, special cycles
and memories, making it easier to set the programmes.

• Your washing machine talks to you now. It incorporates an advanced vocal board able to guide you
through the entire washing process and to alert you in case of any operating errors. The messages given
make washing easier!

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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
(see page 20).

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6 kg

COMMUNICATION

TIMELINE

2

1

E

M

2

M

Start/

Change

Options

SpinTemp.

Exit

Pause

EWF 1249

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4

5

Detergent dispenser drawer

Prewash

Main wash

Fabric softener, starch

P1190

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Use

Control panel

6 kg

TIMELINE

COMMUNICATION

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1 Programme chart

A programme chart is in the interior part of the
detergent dispenser drawer or together with the
instruction booklet.

2 Programme selector dial

The selector dial is divided into 4 sections:

• Cotton, linen (blue section)

• Synthetics, delicates, handwash, wool, silk 30
and mini 30 (green section)

• Rinses, drain, spin, delicate spin, memory 1,
memory 2 (grey section)

• Sensitive + (green section)

1

M

2

M

E

1

M

2

M

E

Change

Options

SpinTemp.

2

4

3

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Start/

Exit

Pause

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3 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.

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Cotton
Cycle and at

95°C 1600

Temp. Spin

4

Options

Change

08.30

10.55

Exit

EWF 1249

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

Position E corresponds to the ENERGY SAVING
programme for cotton and position O 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.

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 .

1. Information panel shows the current settings

2. Real time clock

3. End cycle time

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

4 Temperature button Temp.

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 cotton, 60°C
for synthetic fabrics, 40°C for delicate fabrics, wool
and fabrics to be hand-washed, 30°C for silk and
«Miniprogramme», while «0» corresponds to cold
wash.

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By depressing Temperature “Temp.”button, the
relevant message will appear on the second row of
the display (instead of «cycle end at»). In the corner
of the third row appears the indication of the
selected temperature.

COTTON
MAX 95°C

60°C

Temp. Spin

Options

Change

08.30

10.55

Exit

5 Spin Speed button Spin

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.

COTTON
MAX 1600

1600

Temp. Spin

Options

Change

08.30

10.55

Exit

Night wash position : when you choose this
option, the machine will not drain the water of the
last rinse, so as not to wrinkle the laundry.
As all spinning phases are suppressed, this washing
cycle is very noiseless and it can be selectionned at
night or in times with a more economical power rate.
On cotton and synthetic programmes the rinses will
be performed with more water.
To complete the cycle, choose one of the following
programmes:

Drain

To drain the water select Drain programme by
means of the selector dial, then press the
START/PAUSE button.

Spin

To spin the laundry choose spin or delicate spin

programme by means of the

selector dial; select spin speed by means of button

and then press the START/PAUSE button.

Important!

Before choosing the programme (Drain),
(Spin) or (Delicate Spin) the selector dial has to
be positioned on O (OFF).

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Maximum speeds are:

• for cotton: 1200 rpm for model EWF 1249;
1400 rpm for model EWF 1449;

• for synthetic, wool, and fabrics to be handwashed:

0900 rpm (EWF 1249, EWF 1449);

• for delicate, silk fabrics, miniprogramme:

0700 rpm (EWF 1249, EWF 1449);

By depressing the Spin speed button you can also
choose No Spin option «0», Rinse Hold option
and Night wash option .
No spin «0» option eliminates all the spin phases
and increases the rinses number for cottons and
synthetics.

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.

6 «Options», «Change» and «Exit»

buttons

Options button allows you to move through the

option icons.

Extra Rinse
No 10.55

Temp. Spin

Change button allows you to select/change the
status of the different icons.

Extra Rinse
Yes 10.55

Temp. Spin

Options

Options

Change

Change

Exit

Exit

Exit button allows you to return to the previous
selection.

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