AEG-Electrolux EWF147310W User Manual
EWF 147310 W
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EN WASHING MACHINE USER MANUAL
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CONTENTS
Safety information 2
Safety instructions 3
Product description 4
Special accessories for installation 5
Control panel 6
Table of symbols 6
First use 8
Personalisation 9
Daily use 9
Helpful hints and tips 12
Washing programmes 13
Consumption values 16
Care and cleaning 16
What to do if… 20
Technical data 22
Installation 22
Environment concerns 25
Subject to change without notice.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read
the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible
if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference.
CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE SAFETY
Warning! Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.
• Do not let persons, children included, with reduced physical
sensory, reduced mental functions or lack of experience and
knowledge use the appliance. They must have supervision
or instruction for the operation of the appliance by a person
who is responsible for their safety.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging away from children.
• Keep all detergents away from children.
• Keep children and pets away from the appliance door when
it is open.
• If the appliance has a child safety device, we recommend
you activate it.
GENERAL SAFETY
• Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
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• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• Obey the maximum load volume of 8 kg (refer to the “Programme chart” chapter).
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons
in order to avoid a hazard.
• The operating water pressure (minimum and maximum)
must be between 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) and 8 bar (0,8 MPa)
• The ventilation openings in the base (if applicable) must not
be obstructed by a carpet.
• The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using
the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be
reused.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
• Remove all the packaging and the transit
bolts.
• Keep the transit bolts. When you move
the appliance again you must block the
drum.
• Do not install or use a damaged appli-
ance.
•Do not install or use the appliance where
the temperature is less than 0 °C or
where it is exposed to the weather.
• Obey the installation instruction supplied
with the appliance.
• Make sure that the floor where you install
the appliance is flat, stable, heat resistant
and clean.
• Do not install the appliance where the ap-
pliance door can not be fully opened.
• Always be careful when you move the
appliance because it is heavy. Always
wear safety gloves.
• Make sure that there is air circulation be-
tween the appliance and the floor.
• Adjust the feet to have the necessary
space between the appliance and the
carpet.
Electrical connection
Warning! Risk of fire and electrical
shock.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the electrical information
on the rating plate agrees with the power
supply. If not, contact an electrician.
• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the
mains plug and to the mains cable. Contact the Service or an electrician to
change a damaged mains cable.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the installation.
Make sure that there is access to the
mains plug after the installation.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect
the appliance. Always pull the mains
plug.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the
mains plug with wet hands.
• This appliance complies with the E.E.C.
Directives.
Water connection
• Make sure not to cause damage to the
water hoses.
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• The appliance is to be connected to the
water mains using the new supplied
hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be
reused.
• Before you connect the appliance to new
pipes or pipes not used for a long time,
let the water flow until it is clean.
• The first time you use the appliance,
make sure that there is no leakage.
USE
Warning! Risk of injury, electrical
shock, fire, burns or damage to the
appliance.
• Use this appliance in a household environment.
• Obey the safety instructions on the detergent packaging.
• Do not put flammable products or items
that are wet with flammable products in,
near or on the appliance.
• Do not touch the glass of the door while
a programme operates. The glass can be
hot.
• Make sure that you remove all metal objects from the laundry.
• Do not put a container to collect possible
water leakage under the appliance. Con-
tact the Service to ensure which accessories can be used.
CARE AND CLEANING
Warning! Risk of injury or damage to
the appliance.
• Do not use water spray and steam to
clean the appliance.
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft
cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do
not use abrasive products, abrasive
cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
DISPOSAL
Warning! Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains
supply.
• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent children and pets to get closed in the appliance.
SERVICE
• Contact the Service to repair the appliance. We recommend only the use of
original spare parts.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry
with low water, energy and detergent consumption. Its new washing system allows
total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.
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Detergent dispenser drawer
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Control panel
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Door opening handle
3
Rating Plate
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Drain pump
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DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER
Compartment for detergent used for
prewash and soak phase or for stain remover used during the stain action phase (if
available). The prewash and soak detergent
is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The stain remover is added during the stain action phase.
Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. If using liquid
detergent pour it just before starting the
programme.
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric
softener, starch).
Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use and do not
exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent
dispenser drawer. Any fabric softener or
starching additives must be poured into the
compartment before starting the wash programme.
CHILD SAFETY DEVICE
Make sure that children or pets do not
climb into the drum. To prevent children
and pets becoming trapped inside the
drum the machine incorporates a special
feature. To activate this device, rotate the
button (without pressing it) inside the door
clockwise until the groove is horizontal. If
necessary use a coin.
Adjustable feet
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To disable this device and restore the possibility of closing the door, rotate the button
counterclockwise until the groove is vertical.
SPECIAL ACCESSORIES FOR INSTALLATION
RUBBER FEET KIT (4055126249)
Available from your authorized dealer.
The rubber feet are particularly recommended on floating, slippery and wooden floors.
Mount the rubber feet to prevent vibration,
noises and displacement of the appliance
during operation.
Read carefully the instructions supplied with
the kit.
FIXING PLATE KIT (4055171146)
Available from your authorized dealer.
If you install the appliance on a plinth, secure the appliance in the fixing plates.
Follow the instructions supplied with the kit.
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CONTROL PANEL
Henceforth the programme selector dial, the buttons and the display will be indicated
with the numbers given in this table.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Programme selector dial
1
Spin reduction button
2
Opties button
3
– Voorwas
–Kort
– Extra kort
TABLE OF SYMBOLS
= Night Cycle
= Rinse Hold
= Child Lock
PROGRAMME SELECTOR DIAL
It allows you to switch the appliance on/off
and/or to select a programme.
SPIN SPEED REDUCTION
By pressing this button you can reduce the
maximum spin speed allowed for the selected programme or to select the available
option(s).
NIGHT CYCLE
By selecting this function the machine will
not drain the water of the last rinse and all
spinning phases will be suppressed, so as
not to wrinkle the laundry. This washing cycle is very quiet and it can be selected at
night or in times with a more economical
power rate. On some programmes the rin-
Extra Spoelen button
4
Display
5
Start/Pauze button
6
Startuitstel button
7
Indicator pilot light
8
= Wash
= Door
= End Cycle
ses will be performed with more water. Before opening the door it will be necessary to
empty out the water. To empty out the water, please read the paragraph «At the end
of the programme».
RINSE HOLD
By selecting this function the water of the
last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the
fabrics from creasing. Before opening the
door it will be necessary to empty out the
water. To empty out the water, please read
the paragraph «At the end of the programme».
VOORWAS
By selecting this option the machine performs a prewash cycle before the main
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wash phase. The washing time will be prolonged. This option is recommended for
heavily soiled laundry.
KORT
By pressing this button the washing duration will be reduced. To be used for lightly
soiled laundry.
EXTRA KORT
Short cycle for lightly soiled items or for
laundry which needs only freshening up.
We recommend you to reduce the fabrics
loading.
EXTRA SPOELEN
This appliance is designed to save energy.
If it necessary to rinse the laundry using an
extra quantity of water (extra rinse), select
this option. Some additional rinses will be
performed. This option is recommended for
people who are allergic to detergents, and
in areas where the water is very soft.
START/PAUZE
This button allows you to start or to interrupt the selected programme.
STARTUITSTEL
The programme can be delayed from 30
min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then by
1 hour up to a maximum of 20 hours by
means of this button.
After having pressed the button 6, the
WASHING pilot light (8.1) illuminates. When
the pilot light 8.1 illuminates this means that
the machine is operating.
The DOOR pilot light (8.2) illuminates when
the programme starts and indicates if the
door can be opened:
• light on: the door cannot be opened. The
machine is working or has stopped with
water left in the tub.
• light off: the door can be opened. The
programme is finished or the water has
been emptied out.
• light flashing: the door is opening in a few
minutes.
When the programme has finished the END
CYCLE pilot light (8.3) comes on.
INDICATOR PILOT LIGHTS
8.1
8.2
8.3
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DISPLAY
5.1:
Duration of selected programme
•
After selecting a programme, the duration
is displayed in hours and minutes (for example
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.
Alarm codes
•
In the event of operating problems, some
alarm codes can be displayed, for exam-
ple
• End of programme
When the programme has finished three
blinking zeros (
Door pilot light (8.2), the Washing pilot
light (8.1) and the pilot light of button 6
go out and the door can be opened.
Incorrect option selection
•
If an option which is not compatible with
the set wash programme is selected, the
message Err is displayed for a few seconds and the red pilot light of button 6
light starts blinking.
• Delay Start
The selected delay set by means of the
relevant button appears on the display for
). The duration is calculated
(see chapter «What to do if...»).
) are displayed, the
a few seconds. The delay time value decreases by one unit every hour. When
only 1 hour remains, the time decreases
every minute.
5.2:
Heating Phase
•
During the washing cycle the display
shows a temperature icon (5.2) to indicate that the appliance has started the
heating phase of the water in the tub.
5.3:
• Child safety lock
This device permits you to leave the appliance unsupervised without having the
worry that children might be injured by or
cause damage to the appliance. This
function remains able also when the
washing machine is not working.
There are two different ways to set this
option:
– before pressing button 6: it will be im-
possible to start the machine;
– after having pressed the button 6: it will
be impossible to change any other
programme or option.
To enable (disable) this option press simultaneously for about 6 seconds 3 and
4 buttons until the symbol 5.3 appears
(disappears) on the display.
FIRST USE
• Ensure that the electrical and water
connections comply with the installation instructions.
• Remove the polystyrene block and
any material from the drum.
• Pour 2 litres of water into the main
wash compartment
gent drawer in order to activate the
ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle
at the highest temperature without
any laundry in the machine, to re-
of the deter-
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move any manufacturing residue
from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a
measure of detergent into the main
PERSONALISATION
ACOUSTIC SIGNALS
The machine is provided with an acoustic
device, which sounds in the following cases:
• at the end of the cycle
• if there is a fault.
By pressing the 2 and 3 buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds, the acoustic
signal is deactivated (except if there is a
fault). By pressing these 2 buttons again,
the acoustic signal is reactivated.
CHILD SAFETY LOCK
This device permits you to leave the appliance unattended and not to worry that chil-
DAILY USE
Load the laundry
Open the door by carefully pulling the door
handle outwards. Place the laundry in the
drum, one item at a time, shaking them out
as much as possible. Close the door.
Make sure that no laundry stays between
the seal and the door. There is a risk of water leakage or damage to the laundry.
wash compartment and start the
machine.
dren might be injured by or cause damage
to the appliance. This function remains enabled also when the washing machine is not
working.
There are two different ways to set this option:
1. Before pressing button 6: it will be im-
possible to start the machine.
2. After pressing button 6: it will be im-
possible to change any other pro-
gramme or option.
To enable or disable this option press simultaneously for about 6 seconds buttons
3 and 4 until on the display, the icon
pears or disappears.
ap-
Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops.
Measure out the amount of detergent required, pour it into the main wash compart-
ment
if the selected programme/option it requires
(see more details in «Detergent dispenser
drawer»).
or in the appropriate compartment
If required, pour fabric softener into the
compartment marked
must not exceed the «MAX» mark in the
drawer). Close the drawer gently.
(the amount used
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