AEG-Electrolux EWN14991W, EWN14991S User Manual
User Manual
Washing Machine
EWN 14991 W - EWN 14991 S
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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
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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-ofMind. Good luck!
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Contents
Safety information..............................5
Product description ...........................7
Control panel.....................................8
Use....................................................9
Washing hints..................................22
International wash code symbol ......25
Washing programme..................26-27
Programme information ...................29
Care and cleaning ...........................30
Something not working....................34
Techical data ...................................38
Consumption values ........................39
Installation .......................................40
Environment concerns.....................46
Guarantee conditions ......................47
Customer service centres................49
The following symbols are used in this manual:
Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how
to avoid damaging the appliance.
General information and tips
Environmental information
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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 any way.
● 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 over-fill. Refer to the
manufacturer’s recommendations of
quantities.
● 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.
● This appliance is provided with a
white drum light. It is class 1, in
accordance with IEC 60825-1:1993
+ A1:1997 + A2:2001 standard.
Should the appliance drum light
need to be replaced, this must be
carried out by a Service Centre.
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
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in order to allow air to circulate freely
● Always be sure, that there is no
water leakage from hoses and their
connections after the installation.
● If the appliance is installed in a
location subject to frost, please read
the “dangers of freezing”chapter.
● Any plumbing work required to install
this appliance should be carried out
by a qualified plumber or competent
person.
● Any electrical work required to install
this appliance should be carried out
by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
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.
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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.
The New Jet system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption
so saving energy.
1
Detergent dispenser drawer
2
Control panel
3
Door opening handle
4
Drum light
5
Drain pump
6
Adjustable feet
1 2
Cottons
1
Favourite
Sensitive
2
plus
Cottons
Synthetics
Economy
Blanket
Handwash
14 min
Rinses
Silk
Spin
Drain
Specials
Time
Manager
Delicates
Time
Manager
Option
Temp.
Spin
OK
Start/
Pause
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4
3
Detergent dispenser drawer
Prewash
Wash
Fabric Softener
5
6
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Control panel
Favourite
Special
1
2
1 4 5 73 6 82
1
Programme selector dial
2
Display
3
Temperature button
4
Spin reduction button
5
Options buttons
6
Confirm button
7
Start/Pause button
8
Time manger buttons
Time
Manager
Temp.
Spin
Option
OK
8Kg Direct Spray
Time
Manager
Start/
Pause
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Use
First Use
● Ensure that the electrical and water
connections comply with the
installation instructions.
● Remove the polystryrene block and
any material from the drum.
● Run a cotton cycle at 95°C, without
any laundry in the machine, to
remove any manufacturing residue
from the drum and tub.
Setting the language
When switching on the appliance for the
first time, by turning the programme
selector dial, you must set the language in
which you want the indicators in the
display to appear. When the appliance is
switched on again all indicators in the
display will appear in this language.
Important!
If the display is not showing any language,
the appliance has already been switched
on once. In such case, if you would
change the language setting, press at the
same time Te m p. and Spin buttons for 6
seconds to activate the menu language.
By pressing the Option buttons
you can scroll all the available languages.
Press the Ok button twice to confirm your
choice.
Setting the time
After having chosen the language you
must set the time prior to the first wash
and when changing to and from daylight
savings time.
The clock setting permits you to
modify/set up the current time. It is
important to keep it updated as the
current END Cycle Time depends on it.
With a short/single time pressure of the
Option buttons, the time varies
minute by minute. With a continue
pressure of the same buttons, the time
varies 10 minutes by 10 minutes.
Press the Ok button to fix the current time.
Daily Use
Customize your appliance
This appliance is provided of a «settings»
menu that allows you to modify the
factory settings as you want.
When you switch on the machine, by
turning the programme selector dial,
press the Option buttons to
activate the Options menu. By pressing
again the same buttons you can move
through all the available options till when
you locate the Settings menu. Press
Ok to access in the menu. Use again
Option buttons to scroll all the
settings and press Ok button to confirm
your choice.
Setting the sound volume
The sound setting permits you to modify
the volume of the sound emitter. By
pressing the Option buttons,
you can choose between different
volume levels from
0 to 9 (0 =
9 = max.).
Press Ok button to confirm your choice.
Setting the brightness
The Brightness setting allows you to
modify the backlight intensity of the
display.
By pressing the Option buttons,
you can increase or decrease the
brightness.
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You can choose between different levels
from 0 to 9 (0 = min. - 9 = max.).
Press Ok button to confirm your choice.
Setting the contrast
The Contrast setting allows you to
modify the optical characteristic of the
display.
By pressing the Option buttons,
you can increase or decrease the
contrast.
You can choose between different levels
0 to 9 (0 = min. - 9 = max.).
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Press Ok button to confirm your choice.
Reset settings
The Reset Settings setting function
allows you to re-apply the factory
settings.
Press Ok button to activate this
function.
Press Ok button to confirm your choice.
Return to main menu
This setting function allows you to return
to the options menu.
Locate the Back option by
pressing the Option .
Press Ok button to confirm your choice.
Acoustic signals
The machine is provided of an acoustic
device, which sounds in the following
cases:
● when the appliance is switched on
● by pressing the Start/Pause button
● at the end of the cycle
● in the event of operating problems
If you want disable the acoustic
signals, except for the event of
operating problems, please refer to
the previous chapter «setting the
sound volume».
Child lock: your appliance is
provided of CHILD SAFETY LOCK,
which permits you to leave the
appliance not supervised with the door
closed without having the worry that
children might be injured by or cause
damage to the appliance.
Set this option before pressing the
Start/Pause and after having selected
the required programme wash.
This function remains enable also when
the washing machine is not working.
Setting Child lock option:
• press the Option buttons to
activate the options menu
• by pressing the Up or Down
locate the Child lock option
End Time
Chlid lock
Save Favourite
1
Off
On
2
• press the Ok button to enable this
option. The corresponding icon
changes your status from Off to On
and the following message appears
on the display: «Press and
together for 5 seconds to unlock
machine.».
Press and together together
for 5 seconds to unlock machine.
Temp.
Spin
Option
Time
manager
Ok
Start/
Pause
• by pressing Temp. or Spin button the
display returns the default status.
If you press any key after the
programme has started with «child lock»
enabled, the display shows the
message «Machine is locked, use
key combination to unlock it.».
At the end of the programme it is
necessary to press simoultaneously
and buttons for 5 seconds
until the display will show the message
«Machine unlocked» to select a new
programme.
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.
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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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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 a programme with the
«prewash», pour it into the
compartment marked .
Select the required programme
Turn the programme selector dial to the
required programme. When the
appliance is switched on, a frielndly
jingle can be heard, at the same time
the Electrolux logo appears on the
display and, for few seconds, a short
description of the selected programme
is shown in last 2 rows of the display.
After having selected the programme,
the appliance will propose on the
display the following information:
1
temperature
2
spin speed
3
selected option icons
4
soil degree (*)
5
washing programme duration
6
end of washing cycle
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(*) Only with Cottons , Synthetics
and Delicates programmes.
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2:00
60
1400
1 2 3 4
20:33
6
The Start/Pause button light will start
flashing.
The selector dial is divided into following
sections:
Favourite
Special
● Cottons , Synthetics , Delicates
1
2
Time
Manager
.
● Economy programmes : Cottons
, Synthetics
● Spin , Delicate spin
Rinses .
● Special : Mini 30’ ,
, Wool , Silk , Shirts ,
Lingerie , Blanket , Curtains
and Jeans .
● Favourite programmes : 1, 2.
The selector dial can be turned either
clockwise or anticlockwise. Position O to
Reset programme/ Switching OFF of the
machine.
.
Drain ,
,
Handwash
,
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, on the display will
appear the following message: «Please
turn programme selector in the last
used position.».
The machine will not perform the new
selected programme.
Display
Note!
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 8 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.
The display shows the following
information:
Duration of the selected programme
After selecting a programme, the
duration of the washing programme (A)
and the extimated end of cycle (B) are
displayed in hours and minutes (for
example
2.05).
The duration is calculated automatically
on the basis of the maximum
recommended load for each type of
fabric.
A
2:00
Temp.
0
1400
60
Spin
20:33
Option
Time
manager
B
Ok
Start/
Pause
After the programme has started, the
time remaining is updated every minute.
Programme progress display
After you have pressed the Start/Pause
button, the display of the the machine
shows which phase of the programme
wash is performing.
On the display you can see the symbol
of the selected type of fabric, the
current phase, the duration of the wash
programme and the end of cycle.
2:00
Time
manager
20:33
Ok
Start/
Pause
Temp.
Filling
Spin
Option
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0:59
Time
manager
Temp.
Temp.
Temp.
Rinsing
Spin
Draining
Spin
Spinning
Spin
Option
Option
Option
20:33
Ok
0:40
20:33
Ok
0:20
20:33
Ok
Start/
Pause
Time
manager
Start/
Pause
Time
manager
Start/
Pause
Delay
The selected delay time value (up to 20
hours max.) appears on the right side of
the display close to the relevant icon
that it is lighted-on.
The delay time value decreases every
minute.
When the machine performs the
washing phase the display shows also
some animated bubbles that simulate
the moving of the water.
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Time
manager
20:33
Ok
Start/
Pause
Temp.
Washing
Spin
Option
1:29
Time
manager
23:00
Ok
Start/
Pause
Temp.
Delay Start
Spin
Option
Alarm codes
In the event of operating problems,
some alarm codes can be displayed, for
example «Cannot fill water. Please
check that the tap is open and then
press » (please see paragraph
“Something not working”).
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Select the temperature
Cannot fill water. Please check
that the tap is open and then
press
Temp.
Spin
Option
Time
manager
Ok
Start/
Pause
End of programme
When the programme has finished the
messages «Door Unlocked» and
«Finished» appear alternatively.
The door icon remains lighted-on to
inform that the wash cycle has finished
and the door can be opened.
20:33
Time
Door Unlocked
Finished
Temp.
Spin
Option
20:33
manager
Ok
Start/
Pause
If your laundry is not removed during 10
minutes after the programme is finished,
the backlight of the display switches off
and the energy saving system will be
enabled.
Only the Start/Pause button pilot light
is flashing to indicate that the appliance
has to be switched off.
By pressing any buttons the appliance
will come out from the energy saving
status and you could set another
washing programme or swich off the
appliance.
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.
Time
manager
Ok
Start/
Pause
Temp.
60
Option
Spin
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
white cottons, 60°C for coloured
cottons and synthetics, 40°C for
delicates, wool and fabrics to be
handwashed, 30°C for silk, while
corresponds to cold wash.
Select the spin speed or No spin or
Night Cycle or Rinse Hold option
Time
manager
Ok
Start
Pause
Temp.
1200
Spin
Option
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.
Maximum speeds are:
● for Cotton: 1400 rpm;
● for Jeans: 1200 rpm;
● for Wool and Handwash: 1000 rpm
● for Synthetics, Shirts and Lingerie: 900
rpm;
● for Delicate fabrics, Mini 30’, Silk,
Blanket and Curtains: 700 rpm.
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No spin option eliminates all the
spin phases and increases the number
of rinses for cottons, synthetics, delicates and silk.
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 display shows the icon of
the selected programme and the
message «Finished», while on the right
of the display the end cycle and the
current time appear. The buzzer sounds
a short jingle, the Start/Pausa light is
off and the door is locked to indicate
that the water must be emptied out.
To empty out the water:
● select the (Drain), (Spin) or
(Delicate spin) programme
● reduce the spin speed if needed, by
means of the relevant button
● depress Start/Pause button
● at the end of the programme, on the
display is shown the (Door) icon
and the «Door Unlocked» message.
The door can be opened.
Night Cycle : by selecting 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, synthetics, delicates
and silk programmes the rinses will be
performed with more water.
When the programme has finished the
display shows the icon of the selected
programme, below the icon of the
selected programme and the message
«Finished», while on the right of the
display the end cycle and the current
time appear. The Start/Pause light is
off and the door is locked to indicate
that the water must be emptied out.
To empty out the water, please
read the previous option steps.
Select the options
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Time
manager
Temp.
60
1400
Spin
Option
20:33
Ok
Start/
Pause
Depending on the selected programme
only certain options are available and
shown during the selection phase.
Note: Not all the options are compatible
between themselves. The uncompatible
option icons will disappear.
The required options must be selected
after having choosen the desired
programme and before depressing the
Start/Pause button.
By pressing the Option buttons,
you can activate the options menu.
Using Up or Down button you
can move through all the available
options.
The display will show, using all the
visible area, the selected option in
highlighted mode. The corresponding
icon will appear on the right side of the
display and just below it, a short
message describes the status of the
option (Off or On).
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Temp.
Back
Prewash
Extra Rinse
Spin
Option
Time
manager
On
Off
Ok
Start/
Pause
Press the Ok button to activate and
confirm your choice, press it again to
deactivate the selected option.
Easy iron: selecting this option
the laundry is gently washed and spun
to avoid any creasing. In this way
ironing is easier. Furthermore the
machine will perform some additional
rinses for cottons and synthetics. This
function can be used only for cotton
and synthetic fabrics. If this option is
selected for cotton programmes, the
spin speed automaticaly will reduce to
900 rpm.
Temp.
Back
Prewash
Extra Rinse
Spin
Option
Time
manager
On
Ok
Start/
Pause
Once you have completed the selection
of the options, press Temp. or Spin
buttons or simply wait 10 seconds to
return the display in the default status.
The selected icons will be shown on the
display.
2:0 0
Time
manager
20:33
Ok
Start/
Pause
Temp.
60
1400
Spin
Option
Prewash: select this option if you
wish your laundry to be prewashed before
the main wash (not available for Mini
30’,Wool, Handwash, Silk, Shirts, Lingerie
and Blanket).
The Prewash ends with a short spin at
650 rpm in programmes for cotton and
synthetic fabrics, whereas in the program
for delicate fabrics the water
is only drained.
Extra rinse: this option can be
selected with all programmes except
the Mini 30’, Wool, Handwash, Silk,
Shirts, Lingerie and Blanket
programmes. The machine performs
some additional rinses.
This option is recommended for people
who are allergic to detergents, and in
areas where the water is very soft.
Delay start: this option makes it
possible to delay the starting of the
washing program by 30 min - 60 min 90 min, 2 hours and then by 1 hour till
20 hours. The delay you have selected
is indicated on the display. The end time
will increase in order to show you the
selected delay.
You must select this option after you
have set the programme and before you
press the Start/Pause button.
If you wish to add laundry in the
machine during the delay time you will
press Start/Pause button to put the
machine in pause.
Add the laundry, close the door and
press Start/Pause button again.
You can cancel the delay time at any
moment, before you press the
Start/Pause button.
Selecting the delayed start.
• By pressing Up or Down
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