AEG-Electrolux EWF830 User Manual

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INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
NAVODILA ZA UPORABO

WASHING MACHINE

PRALNI STROJ

132 991 740

EWF 830
EWF 1030
EWF 1230

GB

SLO

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Contents

Washing hints 12-13

Sorting the laundry 12

Temperatures 12

Before loading the laundry 12

Maximum loads 12

Laundry weights 12

Removing stains 12

Detergents and additives 13

Operating sequence 14-16

International wash code symbols 17

Washing programmes 18-19

Special programmes 20

Maintenance 21

Bodywork 21

Detergent dispenser drawer 21

Drain pump 21

Water inlet filter 22

Emergency emptying out 22

Frost precautions 22

Something not working? 23-24

Warnings 3

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

Control panel 8

Controls 8-11

Programme information 11

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.

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.

Transport damages

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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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 and dry fabrics which are designed to
be machine washed and dried. 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.

• If you use a liquid detergent with a dispenser
which has to be placed directly in the drum,
remember to remove this dispenser before drying.

Warnings

• 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 and
during the drying cycle 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.

•Make sure that children or pets do not climb into
the drum.

•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.

The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before
installing or using the appliance.

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DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm

Width 60 cm
Depth 59 cm

MAXIMUM LOAD Cotton 5.0 kg

Synthetics 2.5 kg
Delicates 2.5 kg
Woollens/Hand wash 2.0 kg

SPIN SPEED 0800 rpm max. (EWF 830)

1000 rpm max. (EWF 1030)
1200 rpm max (EWF 1230)

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

WATER PRESSURE Minimum 50 kPa

Maximum 800 kPa

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.

Technical specifications

Disposal

Tips for environmental protection

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!

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!

•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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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.

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.

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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

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.

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P0002

Installation

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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

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.

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.

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P0021

The drain hose must not be kinked.

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 should 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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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 different fabrics and special cycles selection,
making it easier to set the programme.

1 Detergent dispenser drawer and programme chart

2 Control panel

3 Door handle

4 Drain pump

5 Adjustable feet

Detergent dispenser drawer

Prewash

Main wash

Fabric softener, starch

Your new washing machine

Description of the appliance

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Use

1 Programme chart

A programme chart in English 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

The selector dial is divided into following sections:

• Cotton, linen (blue section)

• Synthetics (green section)

• Delicates, handwash, wool, silk and mini-programme,
rinses, drain, spin and delicate spin (grey section)

The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or
anticlockwise.

Position E corresponds to the ENERGY SAVING
programme for cotton items.
Position E corresponds to the ENERGY SAVING
programme for synthetic items.
At the end of the programme the selector dial must
be turned to position 0, 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.
The relevant light will light up.
Maximum temperatures are 95 °C for white cotton,
60 °C for coloured cotton and synthetic fabrics,
40 °C for delicate fabrics, wool and fabrics to be
hand-washed, 30 °C for silk and miniprogramme.
“” corresponds to cold wash.

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.

Maximum speeds are:

• for cotton: 800 rpm for model EWF 830; 1000 rpm
for model EWF 1030; 1200 rpm for model EWF
1230;

• for synthetic fabrics, wool, and fabrics to be
handwashed: 800 rpm for model EWF 830;
900rpm (EWF 1030 and EWF 1230)

• for delicate fabrics, silk and miniprogramme: 700
rpm (EWF 830, EWF 1030, EWF 1230)

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.

Control panel

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