AEG-Electrolux EWF85661, EWF85761 User Manual

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Welcome to the world of electrolux

Thank you for choosing a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will
provide you with lots of pleasure in the future. The Electrolux ambition is to offer a
wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable. You find some
examples on the cover in this manual. Please take a few minutes to study this
manual so that you can take advantage of the benefits of your new machine. We
promise that it will provide a superior User Experience delivering Ease-of-Mind.
Good luck!

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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.

Contents

Safety information ..............................

Product description ............................

Control panel .....................................

Use ...................................................

Washing hints ....................................

International wash code symbols ........

Programme information.......................

Washing programmes.........................

Care and cleaning ..............................

Something not working .......................

Technical data ...................................

Installation ..........................................

Environment concerns ........................

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Safety information

In the interest of your safety and to
ensure the correct use, before
installing and first using the
appliance, read this user manual
carefully, including its hints and
warnings. To avoid unnecessary
mistakes and accidents, it is
important to ensure that all people
using the appliance are thoroughly
familiar with its operation and safety
features. Save these instructions
and make sure that they remain with
the appliance if it is moved or sold,
so that everyone using it through its
life will be properly informed on
appliance use and safety.

General safety

It is dangerous to alter the
specifications or attempt to modify
this product in anyway.

During high temperature wash
programmes the door glass may get
hot. Do not touch it!

Make sure that small pets do not
climb into the drum. To avoid this,
please check into the drum before
using.

Any objects such as coins, safety
pins, nails, screws, stones or any
other hard, sharp material can cause
extensive damage and must not be
placed into the machine.

Only use the advised quantities of
fabric softener and detergent.
Damage to the fabric can ensue if
you overfill. Refer to the
manufacturer’s recommendations of
quantities.

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Wash small items such as socks,
laces, washable belts etc in a
washing bag or pillow case as it is
possible for such items to slip down
between the tub and the inner drum.

Do not use your washing machine to
wash articles with whalebones,
material without hems or torn
material.

Always unplug the appliance and
turn off the water supply after use,
clean and maintenance.

Under no circumstances should you
attempt to repair the machine
yourself. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may cause
injury or serious malfunctioning.
Contact your local Service Centre.
Always insist on genuine spare parts.

Installation

This appliance is heavy. Care should
be taken when moving it.

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

All packing and transit bolts must be
removed before use. Serious
damage can occur to the product
and to property if this is not adhered
to. See relevant section in the user
manual.

After having installed the appliance,
check that it is not standing on the
inlet and drain hose and the worktop
is not pressing the electrical supply
cable.

If the machine is situated on a
carpeted floor, please adjust the feet
in order to allow air to circulate freely.

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Always be sure, that there is no water
leakage from hoses and their
connections after the installation.

Any plumbing work required to install
this appliance should be carried out by
a qualified plumber.

Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a
qualified electrician.

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. See the
relevant section in the user manual.

Before washing, ensure that all pockets
are empty and buttons and zips are
fastened. Avoid washing frayed or torn
articles and treat stains such as paint,
ink, rust, and grass before washing.
Underwired bras must NOT be
machine washed.

Garments which have been in contact
with volatile petroleum products should
not be machine washed. If volatile
cleaning fluids are used, care should
be taken to ensure that the fluid is
removed from the garment before
placing in the machine.

Never pull the power supply cable to
remove the plug from the socket;
always take hold of the plug itself.

Never use the washing machine if the
power supply cable, the control panel,
the working surface or the base are
damaged so that the inside of the
washing machine is accessible.

Child safety

This washing machine is not intended
for use by young children or infirm
persons without supervision.

Young children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not 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. To avoid this the
machine incorporates 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.

To disable this device and restore the
possibility of closing the door, rotate the
button anti-clockwise until the groove is
vertical.

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Product description

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

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Detergent Dispenser Drawer

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Worktop

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Control Panel

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Door Opening Handle

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Drain Filter

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Rating Plate

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Front Feet

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Water Inlet Hose

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Drain Hose Support

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Mains Cable

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Water Drain Hose

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Hose Holders

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Back Feet

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Detergent dispenser drawer

Prewash

Wash

Fabric Softener

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Control panel

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Programme selector dial

See page 10.

2

Spin selector button

See page 10.

3

Options button

See page 11.

4

Extra Rinse button

See page 12.

5

Start/Pause button

See page 12.

Delay Start button

6

See page 13.

Programme progress display

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See page 13.

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Use

First Use

Ensure that the electrical and water
connections comply with the
installation instructions.

Run a cotton cycle at 90 °C, without
any laundry in the machine, to
remove any manufacturing residue
from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a
measure of detergent into the
dispenser drawer and start the
machine.

Daily Use

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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 compartment and, if you wish
to carry out the “prewash” phase, pour
it into the compartment marked .

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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.

If required, pour fabric softener into the
compartment marked (the amount
used must not exceed the “MAX” mark
in the drawer). Close the drawer gently.

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Select the required programme

Turn the programme selector dial to the
required programme.
The green Start/Pause light starts to flash.

The selector dial is divided into following
sections:

Cottons ( )

Synthetics ( )

Delicates ( )

Hand Wash 30 ° ( ) and
Hand Wash Cold ( )

Programme Option buttons

Depending on the programme, different
functions can be combined. These must
be selected after choosing the desired
programme 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.

Select the spin speed or No Spin
( ) or Rinse Hold ( ) option

Rinses ( ), Drain ( ), Spin ( ).

The selector dial can be turned either
clockwise or anticlockwise. 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, the red Start/Pause pilot light will
flash 3 times to indicate a wrong selection.
The machine will not perform the new
selected programme.

Press the Spin 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:

Cottons , Synthetics and
Hand Wash: 850 rpm;

Delicates : 650 rpm.

(No Spin): by selecting this option,
the machine will not spin the clothes after
drain the water at the last rinse.

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(Rinse Hold): by selecting this option

the water of the last rinse is not emptied
out to prevent the fabrics from creasing.
When the programme has finished the
pilot lights (End) and (Door Lock)
are on, the Start/Pause and the “wash”
pilot light are off and the door is
locked to indicate that the water must be
emptied out.

To do this:

turn the programme selector dial to
“O”.

select the (Drain), (Spin)
programme

reduce the spin speed if needed, by
means of the relevant button

depress Start/Pause button

at the end of programme, only the
pilot light (End) comes on.

(Prewash): select this option if
you wish your laundry to be
prewashed at 30° C before the main
wash.

This option can be selected with
only Cottons ( ) programme.

The Prewash ends with a short spin
in programmes for cotton fabrics.

(Economy): select this option if

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you wish your laundry to be washed is
slightly/normally soiled cottons. This
programme will obtain good washing
results by saving energy.

This option can be selected with
programmes:

- Cottons ( ) Cold, 40°, 60° and
90° C

- Synthetics ( ) Cold, 40° and
60° C

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Select the options: (Prewash)
or (Economy) or (Quick)

Press the Options button repeatedly, to
select the desired option. The relevant
light will light up.

You can select 3 different options:

(Quick): a very short cycle for

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slightly soiled items that have been
used or worn for a short time.

This option can be selected with
programmes:

- Cottons ( ) Cold, 40°, 60° and
90° C

- Synthetics ( ) Cold, 40° and
60° C

- Delicates ( ) Cold and 40° C

The washing time will be reduced
according to type of fabric and the
selected temperature.

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On cottons and synthetics programmes
the rinses will be performed with more
water.

If an option is chosen that is not allowed
with the selected programme, the red pilot
light of the START/PAUSE button will flash
3 times.

Select the Extra Rinse ( ) option

This option is recommended for people
who are allergic to detergents, and in
areas where the water is very soft.

The machine performs some additional
rinses.

This option can be selected with
programmes:

- Cottons ( ) Cold, 40°, 60° and
90° C

- Synthetics ( ) Cold, 40° and 60° C

Select the Start/Pause

To start the selected programme, press
the “Start/Pause” button; the
corresponding green pilot light stops
flashing.

The “Washing ” and “Door Lock ”
lights are on to indicate that the appliance
starts operating and the door is locked.

To interrupt a programme which is
running, depress the “Start/Pause”
button; the corresponding green pilot light
starts to flash.

To restart the programme from the point
at which it was interrupted, press the
“Start/Pause” button again.

If you have chosen a delayed start, the
machine will begin the countdown.

If an incorrect option is selected, an
integrated red pilot light of the
“Start/Pause” button flashes for 3 times.

- Delicates ( ) Cold and 40° C

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Select the Delay start

Before you start the programme, if

you wish to delay the start, press the
Delay Start button repeatedly, to select
the desired delay. The relevant light
illuminates.

This option makes it possible to delay
the starting of the washing programme
by 3, 6, and 9 hours.

You must select this option after you
have set the programme and before
you press the Start/Pause button. You
can cancel the delay time at any
moment, before you press the
Start/Pause button.

If you have already pressed the
Start/Pause button, and you wish to
cancel the delay time, proceed as
follows:

set the washing machine to PAUSE
by pressing the Start/Pause button;

press the Delay Start button once,
the light relevant to the selected
delay goes off.

press the Start/Pause button again
to start the programme.

Important!

The selected delay can be changed
only after selecting the washing
programme again.

The door will be locked throughout
the delay time. If you need to open
the door, you must first set the
washing machine to PAUSE by
pressing the Start/Pause button and
then wait about 2 minutes.

After you have closed the door,
press the Start/Pause button again.

The Delay Start can not be selected
with Drain programme.

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Programme progress display

After having pressed the Start/Pause
button, the “Washing ” pilot lights
comes on.

When the pilot light “washing” comes on
this means that the machine is performing
the washing cycle.

The “Door Lock ” pilot light
indicates if the door can be opened:

on: the door cannot be opened. The
appliance is running.

light off: the door can be opened.
The washing programme is finished.

flashing light: the door is opening.

When the programme has finished, the

“End ” pilot light comes on.

Altering an option or a running
programme

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

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 not be
emptied out. Start the new programme
by depressing the “Start/Pause”
button again.

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Interrupting a programme

Depress the “Start/Pause” button to
interrupt a programme which is running,
the corresponding light starts to flash.
Depress the button again to restart the
programme.

Cancelling a programme

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

Opening the door after the
programme has started

First set the machine to pause by pressing
the “Start/Pause” button. If the “Door
Lock ” light flashes and after 3 minutes
goes off, the door can be opened.

If the “Door Lock ” light does not
switch off, 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. In this case the door
can not be opened.

To empty out the water please read
the steps on the Rinse Hold option
paragraph.

Turn the programme selector dial to “O”
to switch the machine off. Remove the
laundry from the drum and carefully check
that the drum is empty. 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.

If you can not open the door but you need
to open it you have to switch the machine
off by turning the selector dial to “O”.
After about 3 minutes the door can be
opened (pay attention to the water

level and temperature!).

At the end of the programme

The machine stops automatically. If the
Rinse Hold or No Spin option has
been selected, the phase lights “End ”
and “Door Lock ” illuminate, the
“Start/Pause” light goes off and the door
remains locked to indicate that the water
must be emptied out before opening the
door.

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

for normally soiled white

90°C

40°C
60°C

Cold

30°C

cottons and linen (e.g. tea
cloths, towels, tablecloths,
sheets...).

for normally soiled, colour
fast garments (e.g. shirts,

night dresses, pyjamas....) in

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

for delicate items (e.g. net
curtains), mixed laundry
including synthetic fibres and
woollens bearing the label

pure new wool, machine

washable, non-shrink.

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.

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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:

Synthetics:

Delicate
fabrics and
woollens:

Washing a maximum load makes the
most efficient use of water and energy.
For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the
load size.

drum full but not too
tightly packed;

drum no more than
half full;

drum no more than
one third full.

Laundry weights

The following weights are indicative:

1200 gbathrobe

napkin

sheet

night dress
ladies’ briefs
man’s work shirt
man’s shirt
man’s pyjamas
blouse
men’s underpants

100 g
700 gquilt cover
500 g
200 gpillow case
250 gtablecloth
200 gtowels
100 gtea cloth
200 g
100 g
600 g
200 g
500 g
100 g
100 g

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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.

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.

Only low suds Front load washer detergents
should 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.

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,

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the laundry is lightly soiled,
large amounts of foam form during

washing

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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

Max.wash

temperature

95 °C 60 °C

Delicate wash

Bleaching hcaelb ton oDretaw dloc ni hcaelB

Ironing Hot iron Warm iron Lukewarm iron Do not iron

max 200 °C max 150 °C max 110 °C

Max.wash

temperature

Max.wash

temperature

40 °C 30 °C

temperature

Max.wash

Hand wash

Do not

wash

at all

Dry cleaning Dry cleaning

in all solvents

Drying Flat On the line

Dry cleaning in

perchlorethylene,

petrol, pure alcohol,

R 111 & R 113

On clothes

hanger

Dry cleaning

in petrol,

pure alcohol

and R 113

Tumble dry

Do not

dry clean

high
temperature

low
temperature

Do not

tumble dry

Programme information

Cottons

Washing programme for white and coloured cottons fabrics.

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Synthetics

Delicates

Hand Wash 30°

Hand Wash

Cold

Rinse

Drain

Spin

Washing programme for synthetic or mixed fabrics.

Washing programme for delicate fabrics.

Special programme for articles of clothing whose label
indicates that they must be hand-washed .

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 .

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 pressing Spin button.

For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes
with the Rinse Hold option. Turn first the programme
selector dial to , then select programme Drain and
press the Start/Pause button.

Separate spin for hand washed garments and after
programmes with Rinse Hold option. Before selecting this
programme the selector dial must be turned to . You can
choose the speed by means of the relevant button to adapt it
to the fabrics to be spun.

O

O

Cancelling/

OFF

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

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Washing programmes

Programme/
Temperature

Cottons
90 °C

Cottons
60 °C

Cottons
40 °C

Cottons
Cold

Synthetics
60 °C

Synthetics
40 °C

Type of laundry

White cotton(heavy
soiled cotton items):
e.g. sheets,
tablecloths,
household linen.

Fast coloured
cottons, normally
soiled items, shirts,
underwear, towels.

Non fast coloured
cottonlightly
soiled, shirts,
blouses,
underwear.

Non fast coloured
cotton lightly
soiled, dirty use
cloths.

Synthetic or mixed
fabrics, underwear,
coloured garments,
non-shrink shirts,
blouses.

Description

of

programme

- Main wash at
90 °C

- Rinses

- Long spin

- Main wash at
60 °C

- Rinses

- Long spin

- Main wash at
40 °C

- Rinses

- Long spin

- Main wash at
cold

- Rinses

- Long spin

- Main wash at

60 °C

- Rinses

- Short spin

- Main wash at

40 °C

- Rinses

- Short spin

Options

Spin Red./

Spin Red./

Spin Red./

Spin Red./

Spin Red./

Spin Red./

Max. Load

EWF

85661

6.5 kg

6.5 kg

6.5 kg

6.5 kg

2.0 kg

EWF

85761

7.0 kg

7.0 kg

7.0 kg

7.0 kg

2.5 kg

Synthetics
Cold

Delicates

40 °C

Delicates
Cold

Synthetic or mixed
fabrics, delicate
items.

Delicate fabrics, for
example curtains.

- Main wash at

cold

- Rinses

- Short spin

- Main wash at

40 °C

- Rinses

- Short spin

- Main wash at

cold

- Rinses

- Short spin

Spin Red./

Spin Red.(max 650)/

Spin Red.(max 650)/

2.0 kg

2.5 kg

2.0 kg 2.5 kg

2.0 kg 2.5 kg

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Programme/
Temperature

Hand Wash
3 0

°C

Hand Wash

Cold

Rinse

Drain

Type of laundry

Special programme
for hand washing
fabrics.

Special programme
for hand washing
delicates cloths,
hand curcheif.

Separate rinse
cycle for hand
washed items of
cottons.

For emptying out
the last rinse water
in programmes with
the Rinse Hold.

Description

of

programme

- Main wash at
3 0 °C

- Rinses

- Short spin

- Main wash at
cold

- Rinses

- Short spin

- Rinses

- Long spin

- Draining of
water

Options

Spin Red./

Spin Red./

Spin Red./

Max. Load

EWF

85661

1.0 kg

1.0 kg

6.5 kg

6.5 kg

EWF

85761

2.0 kg

2.0 kg

7.0 kg

7.0 kg

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Spin

Cottons 60 °C programme with Eco option selected is recommened for a full load

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Separate spin for
cottons.

- Drain

- Short spin

Spin Red./

6.5 kg

7.0 kg

of normally soiled cottons, and is the water and energy rating label programme {in
accordance with TISI1462 (IEC 60456 4th edition)}.

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Care and cleaning

You must DISCONNECT the appliance
from the electricity supply, before you can
carry out any cleaning or maintenance
work.

Descaling

The water we use normally contains lime.
It is a good idea to periodically use a
water softening powder in the machine.
Do this separately from any laundry
washing, and according to the softening
powder manufacturer's instructions. This
will help to prevent the formation of lime
deposits.

After each wash

Leave the door open for a while. This helps
to prevent mould and stagnant smells
forming inside the appliance. Keeping the
door open after a wash will also help to
preserve the door seal.

Cleaning the dispenser drawer

The washing powder and additive
dispenser drawer should be cleaned
regularly.

Remove the drawer by pressing the catch
downwards and by pulling it out. Flush it
out under a tap, to remove any traces of
accumulated powder.

To aid cleaning, the top part of the additive
compartment should be removed.

Maintenance Wash

With the use of low temperature washes it
is possible to get a build up of residues
inside the drum.
We recommend that a maintenance wash
be performed on a regular basis.

To run a maintenance wash:

The drum should be empty of laundry.
Select the hottest cotton wash
programme.

Use a normal measure of detergent,
must be a powder with biological
properties.

External cleaning

Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance
with soap and water only, and then dry
thoroughly.

Cleaning the drawer recess

Having removed the drawer, use a small
brush to clean the recess, ensuring that all
washing powder residue is removed from
the upper and lower part of the recess.

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Replace the drawer and run the rinse
programme without any clothes in the
drum.

Cleaning the drain filter

Drain filter permits to hold fluff or foreign
bodies left unawares in the laundry.

The pump must be cleaned regularly.
To clean the filter, proceed as follows:

Turn programme selector dial to
position Off.

Unplug the appliance.

Open the door.

Turn the drum and align the filter
cover (FILTER) with the arrow on the
door seal.

Hold filter securly
and pull upwards
to remove it from
its position.

EN

Remove eliminate
the eventual fluff or
small objects
around the filter.

Clean the filter
under the water tap.

After cleaning the
filter, open the filter
cover and insert
the filter back to its
position.

Open the filter cover by pressing the
special hook and by rotating the cover
upwards.

Press here

Important!

The filter is inserted correctly when
the indicator on this top is visible
and you will hear “Click” sound.

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close the filter
cover.

insert the mains plug again.

Do not start washing clothes without
the filter in its place.

Cleaning the water inlet filter

If your water is very hard or contains
traces of lime deposit, the water inlet
filter may become clogged.

It is therefore a good idea to clean it
from time to time.

Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the
water inlet hose. Clean the filter using a
hard bristle brush. Tighten up the inlet
hose.

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Something not working

Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be
solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service
Centre, please carry out the checks listed below.

During machine operation it is possible that the red Start/Pause pilot light flashes to
indicate that the machine is not working.

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.

Malfunction Possible cause Solution

EN

The washing machine
does not start:

The machine does
not fill:

The door has not been
closed. (Red Start/Pause
pilot light flashes).

The plug is not properly
inserted in the power
socket.

There is no power at the
socket.

The selector dial is not
correctly positioned and the
Start/Pause button has not
been depressed.

The delay start has been
selected.

The water tap is closed.

(Red Start/Pause pilot
light flashes)

The inlet hose is squashed
or kinked. (Red

Start/Pause pilot light
flashes)

The filter in the inlet hose is
blocked. (Red Start/Pause

pilot light flashes)

The door is not properly
closed. (Red Start/Pause

pilot light flashes)

Close firmly the door.

Insert the plug into the
power socket.

Please check your domestic
electrical installation.

Please turn the selector dial
and press the Start/Pause
button again.

If the laundry are to be
washed immediately, cancel
the delay start.

Open the water tap.

Check the inlet hose
connection.

Clean the water inlet hose
filter.

Close firmly the door.

The machine fills then
empties immediately:

The end of the drain hose is
too low.

Refer to relevant paragraph
in “water drainage” section.

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Malfunction Possible cause Solution

Check the drain hose
connection.

Clean the drain filter.

Disable the option or
Select spin programme.

Redistribute the laundry.

Reduce the detergent
quantity or use another one.

Check the water inlet hose
connection.

Change it with a new one.

Increase the detergent
quantity or use another one.

Use commercial products to
treat the stubborn stains.

Check if you have selected
the correct temperature.

Introduce into the drum less
laundry.

Wait the end of washing
cycle.

Wait about 3 minute.

Select drain or spin
programme to empty out
the water.

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

There is water on the
floor:

Unsatisfactory
washing results:

The door will not
open:

The drain hose is squashed
or kinked. (Red Start/

Pause pilot light flashes)

The drain pump is clogged.

(Red Start/Pause pilot
light flashes)

The option or
has been selected.

The laundry is not evenly
distributed in the drum.

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.

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 programme is still
running.

The door lock has not been
released.

There is water in the drum.

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Malfunction Possible cause Solution

The machine vibrates or is
noisy:

Spinning starts late or the
machine does not spin:

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.

unstable floors eg. wooden
floors

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 10 minutes, the
laundry is still not evenly
distributed in the drum, the
machine will not spin. In this
case, redistribute the load
manually and select the
spin programme.

Check the correct
installation of the appliance.

Check the correct levelling
of the appliance.

Redistribute the laundry.

Load more laundry.

Redistribute the laundry.

EN

The machine makes an
unusual noise:

No water is visible in the
drum:

The machine is fitted with a
type of motor which makes
an unusual noise compared
with other traditional
motors. This new motor
ensures a softer start and
more even distribution of
the laundry in the drum
when spinning, as well as
increased stability of the
machine.

Machines based on modern
technology operate very
economically using very little
water without affecting
performance.

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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.

Technical data

technical data electrolux 29

EWF 85761 EWF 85661

60 cm

Height

Depth

Power supply voltage/frequency
Total power absorbed
Minimum fuse protection

muminiMerusserp ylppus retaW

Maximum

Maximum Load

Spin Speed (EWF 85761, EWF 85661) 850 rpm

Cottons

Synthetics

Delicates

Hand Wash

Maximum

85 cm

65 cm

220-240 V/50 Hz

(EWF 85761) 7 kg
(EWF 85661) 6.5 kg

(EWF 85761) 2.5 kg
(EWF 85661) 2 kg

(EWF 85761) 2.5 kg
(EWF 85661) 2 kg

(EWF 85761) 2 kg
(EWF 85661) 1 kg

mc 06htdiWsnoisnemiD

85 cm

54 cm

2000 W

10A

0,8 MPa

EN

aPM 50,0

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Installation

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.

2.

Slide out the
two plastic
pins.

4.

Remove the
polystyrene
block(s) protecting
the motor

5.

Very carefully slide
out the polythene
bag, removing it
towards the
downwards, then
pull it out. (If any)

6. With the machine laid on it’s back and
place the bottom cover as marked in
position A, Then push the other end
of the cover as
directed to close
the buttom of
washing machine
(This is available in
selected models
only).

3.

Lay the machine on its back ensuring
that the hoses are not crushed.

Place one of
the polyethylene
angle packings
under the
machine.

7.

Set the machine upright and unscrew
the remaining rear screw.

8.

Slide out the relevant pin. Cover all the
open holes with
plugs which are
provided with the
Instruction
booklet.

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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 cupboard 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
3/4” BSP thread.

Use the hose supplied with the washing
machine. DO NOT USE OLD HOSES.

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.

EN

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.

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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90 cm

60 cm

For the correct functioning of the
machine the drain hose must remain
hooked on the proper support piece
situated on the top part of back side
of the appliance.

Electrical Connection

This machine is designed to operate on a
220-240 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply.

Check that your domestic electrical
installation can take the maximum load
required (2.0 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.

Environment concerns

environment concerns electrolux 33

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.

Old machine

Use authorised disposal sites for your old
appliance. Help to keep your country tidy!

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.

Ecological hints

EN

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.

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.