AEG-Electrolux EWT531 User Manual

INSTRUCTION BOOK

WASHING MACHINE

EWT 531

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

DIMENSIONS Height without panel 850 mm

width 400 mm
depth 600 mm

POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE / FREQUENCY 230 V / 50 Hz
TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 2300 W (10 A)
HEATER RATING 1950 W

WATER PRESSURE minimum 5 N/cm² (0,5 kg/cm2)

maximum 80 N/cm² (8 kg/cm2)

MAXIMUM LOAD cotton 5,0 kg

synthetics 2,5 kg
wool 1,0 kg

SPINNING SPEED 500 rpm
This appliance complies with the following EC Directive:

- 72/23/EEC of 19.02.1973 - Low Voltage Directive

- 89/336/EEC of 03.05.1989 (including Amentment Directive 92/31/EEC) - EMV Directive.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

You must read the whole of this instruction book before using the appliance.
Follow the advice carefully. Keep the book for future reference. If you sell
or give away the appliance, make sure that the book is passed to the new
owner.
The following warnings are provided in the interest of overall safety. You
must read them before installing or using the appliance.

Use

This appliance is designed to be used by adults. Children should not be
allowed to touch the controls or play with the product.
It is dangerous to modify the specifications of this appliance in any way.
Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water after use.
Only wash fabrics with are designed to be machine washed. If in doubt,
follow the instructions you find on the label of the item itself.
Place small metal rings or edged plastic rings in a net or bag.
Make sure that all pockets are empty. Hard, sharp objects such as
coins, safety pins, nails, screws or stones can cause extensive
damage.
Do not machine wash fabrics which are saturated with petroleum
products. If volatile cleaning fluids have been used, make sure that they
are thoroughly removed from the fabrics before they are placed in the
appliance.
Small and delicate objects (e.g. baby socks,stockings) can be easily
washed inside a small pillowcase with a zip fastener or in larger
socks.
Use only the recommended quantities of fabric conditioner.
Before cleaning, care and maintenance, ensure that the machine is
switched off.

Installation

Any electrical work is required to install this appliance and should be
carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
Any plumbing work is required to install this appliance and should be
carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person.

Make sure that the appliance does not stand on its electrical supply
cable.
This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
All packaging and transit bolts must be removed before the appliance
is used. Serious damage may occur if this is not done.
If your washing machine is in a room subject to temperatures below
freezing, the water must be removed from the machine should the
danger of freezing be expected.

Safeties

Lid : your washing machine is equipped with a safety avoiding the
switching of the appliance when the flapdoors of the drum are opened;
the closure of the lid is so impossible. An electromechanic safety
prohibits the opening of the lid when the washing machine works and
2 minutes after the end of the programme.
Washing motor : in case of mechanic overloading, overvoltage, a
thermic safety protects automatically the motor.
Heating : the heating can only begin whenthe water quantity necessary
for the washing is in the tub. This safety is useful when there is a water
break-up or if you forget to open the water inlet hose.
When disposing of the machine in a proper manner, destroy the door
locks and cut off the power supply cord.

Environmental information

All materials marked by the symbol are biodegradable. They can be
disposed of without danger or burnt in rubbish incinerators.
In order to realize water and energy savings and to act in an environmentally
conscious manner, we advice to follow the below instructions :

- use if possible the appliance with full loadsinstead of partial loads. Take
care to do not overload the drum.

- Use only the programmes with prewash for very soiled laundry.

- Savings on detergent and for the environment may also be achieved if
with medium to hard water you add sufficient detergent for soft water and
then add separately a softener. This relievesour waters of a certain
amount of chemicals.

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INSTALLATION

BE CAREFUL : The parts protecting the inner components of the machine during transit must all be removed before
using your machine for the first time. In order to avoid possible damage to the appliance, it is indispensable to take away
the polystyrene basis, the two loosened spacers at the back of the appliance and the polystyrene wedge (follow the
instructions of the unpacking sheet). Close imperatively the 2 holes left by the 2 spacers with the plugs provided with
the appliance ; do not forget to put on the central cover.

Installation

The floor must be clean and dry, free from floor polish and other
greasy substances, so that the machine does not slide about.
Do not use any grease as lubrification.

Installation on deep pile carpets and floor coverings with foam
backings is not recommended, as the stability of the machine
is no longer guaranteed. If the installation must be done on a
carpetedfloor, the openings located at the lower part of the back
of the appliance must remain free. These openings ensure a
good ventilation of your applicance. In case of small format
tiles, place a standard rubber mat under the machine.

With sprung floors, in particular wooden plank floors with
yielding floor boards, screw down a waterproof wooden base at
least 15 mm thick, across at least 2 floor boards. Wherever
possible, place the appliance in the corner of the room - there
wooden floors are most secure and least liable to resonance
vibrations.

Never compensate for small unevennesses in the floor by
placing wood, pasteboard or such like.

The front adjustable feet must be blocked after installation of
the appliance by means of the locking nuts.

Electrical connection

Before fitting the plug into the wall socket, check the following
points :

1) The supply voltage of the domestic wiring system does not
fluctuate by more that 10%, plus or minus, from 230 V.

2) The meter, the fuses, the supply line and the wall socket are
suitable to carry the maximum load required by the machine
(2,3 kW).

Very important :
The washing machine is provided with a feeding wire with
earth connection: it must be connected to a plug like that
is provided with a good earth connection.

Water connection

Connect the water inlet hose to a cold water tap with a 3/4" gas
threaded orifice, after having inserted the rugger sealing
washer into the hose collar. If the water connection is made
onto new pipes or onto pipes which have not been used for a
long time, it is advisable to run off a certain amount of water
before connecting the machine.

Place the curved end of the outled hose into a drain pipe having
a height between 70 and 100 cm from floor level or secure it to
a sink or bath tub. Make sure that the drain hose is firmly
secured so that it will not slip out or fall down from its position.

The water should drain freely and, consequently, the drain hose
should not be choked or placed in such a way as to obstruct the
normal water flow. If an extension hose is required, remember
that it might cause a malfunction in the drain pump, particularly
if the extension has a length in excess of 1 meter or if the
diameter of the extension is smaller than the diameter of the
original drain hose.

The replacing of the power cord must only be realized by
the After Sales Service.

The manufacturer declines any responsibility where the
previous recommendations are not followed.

Levelling

It is essential that your machine is absolutely level. Raise or
lower the front feet of the machine ; tighten the nuts of the feet
with an adjustable wrench.

Also make sure that the machine does not touch the wall, the
furnitures, etc. during the functioning in order to avoid vibra­tions, noise or displacements of the appliance during operation.

Moving of the appliance

To move your washing machine, put it on its wheels by turning
from the right to the left the special level located at the bottom
of the appliance. Once the machine placed at the chosen
place, bring back the lever to its initial position.

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USE OF Y OUR APPLIANCE

The control panel

Never turn the programme selector when the appliance is working.

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1. ON/OFF pushbutton "

Press the ON/OFF pushbutton " ", the programme
starts: the control lamp illuminates.

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2. Control lamp

The control lamp illuminates when the appliance is
working (ON/OFF pushbutton "
It extinguishes when the ON/OFF pushbutton "
pressed off.

" pressed on).

" is

3. Half load pushbutton " "

This pushbutton allows to wash small quantity of linen
not much soiled (2,5 kg) only on the cotton programmes.

4. Programme selector

It enables to select the most adapted programme to the
nature and degree of soil of your laundry.

Turn the programme selector clockwise to select the
chosen programme.

The programme selector indicates each programme
phase as it takes place.

At the end of the programme, the appliance stops
automatically on a position
on a position rinse hold "
synthetics programmes.

"I" for cotton programmes or

" (water in the tub) for

Detergent dispenser

1. Washing powder or liquid

detergent for programmes

1

Before using your washing machine for the first time, we
recommend you to run a 90° C cotton cycle without any
laundry to remove any manufacture residue from the
drum and tub :

• Pour a 1/2 measure of detergent into the "detergent
dispenser".

• Select the programme "B".

• Press the ON/OFF button "

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2

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with pre-wash (

2. Washing powder or liquid
detergent for the main wash
(

)

3. Liquid additives (fabric
softener and conditioner...)(

4. Softener overflow

" : the wash cycle starts.

)

)

Never turn the programme selector anticlockwise.

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