AEG-Electrolux EWS850 User Manual
Possible causeProblem
The door can not open :
Spinning starts late or the laundry
is not spun enough :
visible in the machine? The machine,
which is the result of modern technology, runs
in a very economical way with low water
Water is not
consumption. Performance is
nevertheless excellent.
The program is still running and the drum is turning.
The door lock has not yet released.
The water level is above the bottom edge of the door.
The machine is heating the water, and the water
temperature is higher than 55
The door can only be opened when the relevant light
has gone out.
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 few minutes,the laundry is still
not evenly distributed in the drum,the machine will
spin at a lower speed or will not spin.If at the end of
the programme the laundry is not spun enough,
redistriute the load manually and select the spin
programme.
The machine makes an unusual
noise? The machine is fitted with a commutator
motor which improves machine
performance.
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.
Contents of this user manual may be modified without informing you.
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Something is not working?
Problems which you can resolve yourself
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During machine operation it is possible that one of the End light starts to flash:
4 flashes= the door has not been closed
2 flashes= the machine does not empty
1 flash= the machine does not fill.
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.
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The machine does not start up:
The machine does not fill:
The machine fills them empties
immediately:
The machine does not empty
and/or does not spin:
There is water on the floor:
Unsatisfactory washing results:
The machine vibrates or is noisy:
The door is not firmly closed.
The machine is not plugged in or there is no power at
the socket.
The main fuse or the fuse in the plug has blown.
The Start/Pause button has not been pressed.
The Delay option has been selected.
The water tap is closed.
The inlet hose is squashed or kinked.
The filter in the inlet hose is blocked.
The door is not properly closed.
The end of the drain hose is too low. Refer to relevant
paragraph in drainage section.
The drain hose is squashed or kinked.
The drain pump is clogged.
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
The Rinse Hold or No Spin option has been selected
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.
Check that the filter has been fastened.
Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has Been
used.
Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing.
The correct program or temperature was not selected.
Excessive laundry load.
The transit bolts and packing have not been removed.
The support feet have not been adjusted.
The laundry in drum has not been evenly distributed.
Too little laundry is washed.
Possible causeProblem
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Remove any objects from the pump impeller by
rotating it.
Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose
and place the latter back in its seat.
Screw the pump fully in.
Close the pump door.
5. Water inlet filter
If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill,
check that the filter in the water inlet valve is not
blocked:
Turn off the water tap.
Take off the inlet hose from water tap. Drain water in
this hose.
Unscrew the hose from the inlet valve.
Clean the filter with a stiff brush.
Put on the hose back onto the tap and the inlet
valve.
6. Emergency emptying out
If the water is not discharged , proceed as follows to
empty out the machine:
Pull out the plug from the power socket;
Close the water tap;
If necessary, wait until the water has cooled down;
Open the pump door;
Place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the
emergency emptying hose into the bowl. Remove
its cap. The water should drain by gravity into the
bowl.Whe the bowl is full,put the cap back on the
hose. Empty the bowl. Repeat the procedure until
water stops flowing ou;
Clean the pump if necessary as previously described.
Replace the emergency emptying hose in its seat
after having plugged it.
Screw the pump again and close the door.
7. Frost precautions
If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0 , proceed as follows:
Remove the plug from the socket.
Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose
from the tap.
Place the end of the emergency emptying hose and
that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor
and let water drain out.
Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the
emergency emptying hose after having put the cap
on again.
By doing this, any water remaining in the machine is
removed, avoiding the formation of ice and,
consequently, breakage of the affected parts.When
you use the machine again, make sure that the ambient temperature is above 0
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60 cm
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Maintenance
1. Door seal
Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate
eventual possible objects that could be trapped in the
fold.
2. Bodywork
Clean the outside of the machine with warm water and
a neutral, non-abrasive household detergent. Rinse
with clean water and dry with a soft cloth.
Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or
similar products to clean the bodywork.
3. Detergent dispenser drawer
After a while, detergents and fabric softeners leave
deposits in the drawer.
Clean the drawer from time to time by rinsing it under
a running tap. To remove the drawer from themachine,
press the button in the rear left-hand corner.To facilitate cleaning, the top part of the additive compartment can be removed.
Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer
recess: clean it with an old toothbrush. Refit the drawer
after cleaning.
4. Drain pump
The drain pump should be inspected if:
The machine does not empty and/or spin.
The machine makes an unusual noise during draining
due to objects such as safety pins,coins etc.
blocking the pump.
Proceed as follows:
Disconnect the appliance.
If necessary wait until the water has cooled down.
Open the pump door.
Place a container close to the pump to collect any
spillage.
Release the emergency emptying hose, place it in
the container and remove its cap.
When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump
and remove it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up
spillage of water when removing the pump.
850
AC 220V/50Hz
2000 W
10A
50 kPa
800 kPa
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Special Programme table
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Programme
selector dial
programme
position
11
Cold wash
12
Refresh
13
Rinses
14
Spin
15
Drain
O
Reset/Off
For cotton and
Synthetic
This programme can be
used for softening hand
washed garments
For rinsing hand washed
items
Separate spin for
all fabrics
For emptying out the
water of the last rinse
of programmes that end
with water in the tub
For cancelling the
programme which is
running or to switch the
machine off
Note without Rinsehold function
Programme
description
Wash with cold water
1 rinse,with fabric softener,if required short spin (Cannot use
detergent)
3 rinses with liquid additive,if
required short spin at max.
speed
Short spin at max.speed
Water drain
Additional
functions
Prewash
Anti-allergic rinse,Super
quick wash
Spin speed
Spin speed
Anti-allergic Rinse,
Spin speed
Spin speed
1
2
3
A
B
A
4
B
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6
5
60cm
60 90cm
220V/50Hz
Programme table
Fabrics/programme
1
Cotton
2
Cotton
3
Cotton
4
Synthetic
5
Synthetic
6
Synthetic
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Delicate
8
Silk
temperature Type of laundry Additional functions
White cotton
White and
coloured
cotton
White and
coloured
cotton
shirts,blouse,
underwear,
mixed fabrics
shirts,blouse,
underwear,
mixed fabrics
shirts,blouse,
underwear,
mixed fabrics
Acrylic, viscose,
polyester items,
curtains
Silk
Prewash
Anti-allergic rinse
Economy
Super quick wash
Spin speed
Prewash
Anti-allergic rinse
Economy
Super quick wash
Spin speed
Prewash
Anti-allergic rinse
Economy
Super quick wash
Spin speed
Prewash
Anti-allergic rinse
Economy
Super quick wash
Spin speed
Prewash
Anti-allergic rinse
Economy
Super quick wash
Spin speed
Prewash
Anti-allergic rinse
Super quick wash
Spin speed
Prewash
Anti-allergic rinse
Super quick wash
Spin speed
Prewash
Anti-allergic rinse
Spin speed
Special programme for gar-
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Wool
10
Hand wash
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ments bearing
the “ Pure new wool, nonshrink, machine
washable” label
Special programme for articles of cloths
with hand wash label
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Spin speed
Spin speed
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