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Congratulations
Congratulations and thank you for choosing our washing machine. We are sure you will find your new washing machine a pleasure to use. Before you use the washing machine, we recommend that you read through the entire user manual, which provides the description of the washing machine and its functions. To avoid the risks that are always present when you use an electric appliance, it is important that the washing machine is installed correctly and that you read the safety instructions carefully to avoid misuse and hazards. We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners. After unpacking the washing machine please check it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use the appliance but contact your local Electrolux Customer Care Centre.
Contents
• Important safety instructions |
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• Mains pressure water |
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• Information on disposal for users |
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• New water saving technology |
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• About your washing machine |
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- Model: EWT959 |
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- Model: EWT806 |
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• Preparing for your wash |
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• Operating your washing machine |
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- Model: EWT959 |
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- Model: EWT806 |
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• Caring for your washing machine |
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• Helpful hint in dealing with washing problems |
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• A guide to stain removal |
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• Troubleshooting |
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- Model: EWT959 |
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- Model: EWT806 |
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• Troubleshooting fault displays |
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- Model: EWT959 |
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- Model: EWT806 |
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electrolux water aid washing machine important safety instructions/mains water pressure 3
Important safety instructions Mains pressure water
Please read the user manual carefully and store in a handy place later reference. Pass the user manual on to possible new owners of the washing machine.
The symbols you will see in this booklet have these meanings:
war ning
This symbol indicates information concerning your personal safety
caution
This symbol indicates information on how to avoid damaging the washing machine
tips and information
This symbol indicates tips and information about use of the washing machine
environmental tip
This symbol indicates tips and information about economical and ecological use of the washing machine
Meanings of symbols used in this manual are shown below:
This symbol indicates never to do this 
This symbol indicates always do this
warning
If you have mains pressure hot water service and it has not been used for two or three weeks:
•Before using the washing machine it is recommended that a hot water tap close to the washing machine be turned on and the water allowed to flow for a couple of minutes. This will allow any gas pressure that has built up over the period of non-use to be discharged.
For further details, please refer to your hot water service installation instruction and owners guide.
Hot wash is optional temperature. As the machine is not equipped with heater, customers need to install and connect hot water inlet prepared by water boiler technician in order to work with HOT and WARM temperature properly.
Information on disposal for users
environmental tip
•Most of the packing materials are recyclable. Please dispose of those materials through your local recycling depot or by placing them in appropriate collection containers.
•If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.
warning
It is important to use your washing machine safely. Check these safety points before using your washing machine.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
If this appliance is supplied from an extension cord or portable electrical outlet device, the extension cord or portable electrical outlet device shall be positioned so that it is not subject to splashing or entry of moisture.
If the electrical cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the Manufacturer, Authorised Service Agent or similarly quali ed persons in order to avoid a hazard.
4 new water saving technology/about your washing machine electrolux water aid washing machine
New water saving technology |
About your washing machine |
This washing machine features many wash program options allowing you to select exactly the right combination for each wash load to clean and care for your clothes.
environmental tip
•This washer is energy 
and most water 
when used with a full load of clothes and with Eco rinse selected.
•The 
time you switch on your new machine, Eco rinse is selected for you to help you save money and to reduce the impact on the environment. You can select Deep Rinse for your fi rst wash load if you wish.
•Eco rinse is available as the preferred rinsing option. It is done by spraying water on the clothes, spinning the water out and repeating this sequence five more times. Deep rinse is available but the clothes are fully submerged in rinse water before draining and final spin. Eco anddeep are both effective at removing detergent. In this washer,
Eco rinse saves 75% of the deep rinse water used in a traditional top load agitator machine and is not designed for use with fabric conditioner.
The rinse options
There are two rinses to choose from… Eco rinse and Deep rinse.
Rinse option
Eco |
Eco rinse |
Eco rinse is a spray |
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rinse giving you |
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maximum water saving |
Deep |
deep rinse |
Deep rinse uses much |
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more water |
How does Eco Rinse work?
When Eco Rinse is used, rinse water is sprayed into the washbowl in pulses. After each pulse the washbowl will spin to remove detergent laden water from the clothes.
The machine will go through a series of six pulse spray and short spin cycles in this manner, followed by a final long spin that removes the water from the clothes to complete the full wash program.
Compare this with deep rinse where much more water is used.
For deep rinse, water enters the machine fi lling up to the wash water level selected. The washer agitates and finally empties the rinse water through the drain hose.
tips and information
If you are selecting the Wool wash program or you intend to use fabric softener, you need to read “Rinse Option” “Operating your washing machine”.
We recommend you read the instructions for adding detergent, fabric softener or bleach before you do your first wash load. See pages 7 and 8.
Detergent recommendation
Water ef ficiency of this top load washing machinesi as good as a front loading washing machine, and its revolutionary design is optimised for low sudsing detergents.
caution
Use only low sudsing detergent designed for use in front load washing machines or high efficiency
washers - for example, Cold Power for Front Loaders and High Efficiency Top Loaders or detergents labelled “Matic”.
•Failure to use the recommended detergent, or using too much detergent is likely to create over-sudsing and give poor rinse and spin performance.
•If you are using concentrated detergent it is very easy to accidentally overdose. Take care.
•Detergent in tablet form or sachets should be dropped directly into the washbowl i.e. do NOT put them in the dispenser drawer.
Detergent and fabric softener dispenser
Your washing machine has a dispenser drawer that will automatically add detergent and fabric softener to your wash load, dispensing them at the correct time in the wash program you have selected. You will find the dispenser drawer in the top panel of your washing machine, above the washbowl. The dispenser can be used with powder or liquid detergents by following the instructions on pages 7 and 8.
If you prefer not to use the dispenser to add detergent, mix the detergent in one litre of hot or warm water and add pre-mixed detergent to your wash load in the washbowl.
tips and information
You must use the dispenser drawer if you select the Delay start option.
Fabric softeners help make clothes softer and fluffier, and they reduce the static so that clothes do not cling to you when you are wearing them. However, you do not have to use them, your washing machine will function perfectly well without them. (For more information turn to page 8 ).
Fabric Softener recommendation
If you use fabric softener, you need to select the Deep rise option and not use Eco rise for your wash load. (See “Rinse Option”)
Fabric softener makes clothes softer and reduces static so that clothes do not cling to you when worn. However, you do not have to use softener, your machine will wash perfectly well without it. (For more information, refer pages 7 and 8)
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About your washing machine
Model: EWT959
Lid lock feature
Lid lock is a safety feature in your washing machine to ensure the lid is not opened during a stage in the wash program when it would be hazardous for you to do so.
The lid will lock in the closed position when the machine is spinning. The right hand display screen will show the message: ‘SAFETY Lid is locked’.
caution
Do not try to force open the lid when it is locked.
At all other times, you will be able to easily open the lid when it is unlocked and the safety message is not showing on the display screen. This gives you the exibility of a traditional top load washing machine.
(See Lid Locked on page 14 for more information).
Button response and display screens
tips and information
Always press the buttons gently.
•Watch the display screens on the control panel to see what effect pressing a button has, and listen for the ‘beeps’.
•When you press a button you will get a short ‘beep’ to acknowledge the entry. If you press a button and the option is not available at the time, a long ‘error beep’ will be heard.
•Sometimes you will get a delay after pressing a button before the machine responds.
•Depending on the mode of the machine, buttons may not serve a purpose or may serve a different functional purpose, examples are:
–Modify Option button serves no purpose unless you have first selected an edit field using Select Option button; OR
–Fabric and Dirt Level buttons are used for selecting menu items when you have accessed the User Help menu.
The display screen will tell you when to use the buttons in their new functional mode.
•Display screens – screen saver
To save energy, the backlights for the display screens may turn off. The message SCREEN SAVER MODE shows on the right hand screen. Do not press the Power button, but you can press any other button once to bring the backlights back on. Alternatively, the backlights will come on if you open or close the lid.
Auto water levels
Your washing machine has selectable AUTO sensing water level option as well as allowing you to choose a manual water level if you wish. When you turn on your machine, the water level defaults to AUTO.
We recommend you use the Auto water level option to ensure there is just the right amount of water for the wash
load in the machine. In other words, it will usually give you the best wash while also being the most ef ficient in terms of water usage.
At times during a wash it may appear your machine is either doing nothing or intermittently it is only gently vibrating/jiggling/agitating.
This is because your machine could be:
•In AUTO sensing test mode and the machine is determining the correct amount of water for your wash. (See page 12).
•At a drain stage of the wash program and the machine is allowing time for water to flow from the washbowl to the outer bowl.
(See ‘Draining wash and deep rinse water’ page 4).
•Engaging or disengaging the drive clutch mechanism.
Wait a short time, your washing machine will complete the above tasks and continue with the wash.
The amount of water for AUTO is factory set at an optimised level. You can adjust the AUTO level up or down by a small amount. This option is available at the Adjust Settings sub-menu in the User Help menu. (See page 14)
Out of balance interruption
The washing machine can stop during rinse and spin stages of a wash program because of an out of balance condition. Out of balance is caused by uneven distribution of clothes in the washbowl. A message will appear on the left hand display screen telling you this has happened.
To rectify the out of balance condition, open the lid and redistribute the clothes evenly in the space between the agitator and the wall of the washbowl. You may have to wait a moment for the lid to unlock before opening the lid. Closing the lid will start the machine and resume the wash program.
If you have frequent out of balance interruptions, it may be due to your washing machine not standing fi rm and level on the fl oor. This can be corrected by adjusting the machine legs as described in the installation instructions supplied with your machine.
Using too high a water level for small loads can also cause out of balance interruption. Select lower water levels when washing small loads.
6 about your washing machine electrolux water aid washing machine
About your washing machine
Model: EWT806
Lid lock feature
Lid lock is a safety feature in your washing machine to ensure the lid is not opened during a stage in the wash program when it would be hazardous for you to do so.
The lid will lock in the closed position when the machine is spinning. The “Lid Locked” indicator light will be on.
caution
Do not try to force open the lid when it is locked.
At all other times, you will be able to easily open the lid when it is unlocked and the indicator light is off. This gives you the exibility of a traditional top load washing machine. (See Lid Locked on page 19 for more information).
Auto sensing water level feature
Auto sensing is a feature where the washer fills automatically with water to just the right level for your clothes load. You do have the option to manually set the water level if you wish.
When you turn on your machine, and after a wash hasfinished in preparation for the next wash, the water level defaults to auto.
We recommend you use the auto sensing water level option to ensure there is just the right amount of water for the wash load in the machine. In other words, it will usually give you the best wash while also being the most ef ficient in terms of water usage.
At times during a wash it may appear your machine is either doing nothing or intermittently it is only gently vibrating/ jiggling/agitating.
This is because your machine could be:
•In auto sensing test mode and the machine is determining the correct amount of water for your wash. (See page 18).
•At a drain stage of the wash program and the machine is allowing time for water to flow from the washbowl to the outer bowl.
•Engaging or disengaging the drive clutch mechanism. Wait a short time, your washing machine will complete the above tasks and continue with the wash.
The amount of water for auto is factory set at an optimised level. You can adjust the Auto level up or down by a small amount. For more information see ‘Customising the auto sensing water level’ page 21.
Button response and digital display
tips and information
Always press the buttons gently.
•Watch the indicator lights on the control panel to see what effect pressing a button has and listen for the ‘beeps’.
•When you press a button you will get a short ‘beep’ to acknowledge the entry. If you press a button and the option is not available at the time, a long ‘error beep’ will be heard.
•Sometimes you will get a delay after pressing a button before the machine responds.
•The digital display will show the time in minutes (or hours and minutes) to complete the wash program. This time does not include the time that the washing machine will take to fi ll with water.
•The digital display will also show information codes. For more information see page 29 for digital display codes or page 32 for fault codes.
Out of balance interruption
The washing machine can stop during rinse and spin stages of a wash program because of an out of balance condition. You will know this has happened because the machine will show 
in the digital display.
Out of balance is caused by uneven distribution of clothes in the washbowl.
To correct the out of balance condition, open the lid and redistribute the clothes evenly in the space between the agitator and the wall of the washbowl. You may have to wait a moment for the lid to unlock before opening the lid. Closing the lid will start the machine and resume the wash program.
If you have frequent out of balance interruptions, it may be due to your washing machine not standing fi rm and level on the fl oor. This can be corrected by adjusting the machine legs as described in the Installation instructions supplied with your machine.
Using too high a water level for small loads can also cause out of balance interruption. Select auto sensing or lower water levels when washing small loads.
Washing instructions
The washing instructions beginning on the next page are of a general nature and you should get good wash results by following them.
However, due to the variables of fabric types, soil level, detergent types and avaiable program settings you may find some combinations of these which do not always result in the perfect wash.
If for example you see residuals of detergent of soil on some items, please read the section Residues on washed items on page 25.
Over time you will learn what is the best set-up of programs, detergent and load sorting for different load types ans soils.
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Preparing for your wash
Sort your washing into separate wash loads
Each load of washing should contain clothing which needs the same washing conditions. For example, you should not wash delicate clothes with very dirty work clothes. Colour fast and non-colourfast fabrics should be separated. Knowing the type of fabrics you have and how dirty they are will help when you make selections from the wash program options. Some fabrics are lint collectors and can pick up lint, dirt and colour from other fabrics which are lint producers. Some examples are listed below:
Lint collectors |
Lint producers |
Corduroy |
Towels |
Synthetics |
Nappies |
Permanent press fabrics |
Chenille/Candlewick |
tips and information
Make sure that you wash lint collectors separately from lint producers.
Check your clothes to avoid damage
•Empty all pockets. Close all hooks and zippers to avoid snagging clothes.
•Wash bras, pantyhose and other delicates in a mesh laundry bag, which you can purchase from your supermarket.
Detergent use
•Don’t use the wrong type of detergent. You must use a low sudsing detergent designed for front load washing machines or high ef ficiency top loaders, such as Cold Power for Front Loaders and High Ef ficiency Top Loaders or detergents labelled “Matic”.
•Don’t use soap-based products in your washing machine.
•Don’t use too much detergent. This will give you too many suds causing low spin speeds, poor rinsing and overloading the motor during spin stages of the wash program.
•Don’t use too little detergent because you will get a poor wash. If you think you need more, increase dosages by only small amounts to avoid excessive suds.
Add the detergent
When using the washing machine for the fi rst time, check that the dispenser is set for the type of detergent you will use. To do this, proceed as follows:
1.Pull the dispenser drawer forward until it stops.
2.Lift the front of the drawer up and forward to remove it from the runners.
3.Check the position of the flap at the rear of the detergent compartment in the dispenser drawer. (Factory setting is flap up for powder.)
clip flap up for powder
caution
Pre-treatment sprays and stain removers
•Pre-treatment spraysand stain removers can damage plastic components on your washing machine.
•If you use pre-treatment sprays or stain removers, apply them to the clothing well away from your washing machine.
Load the washing machine
When loading the clothes into your washing machine, there are four things to remember:
•Clothes must be loaded evenly around the agitator. For best results load small items first, followed by large items.
•Clothes must not be wrapped around the agitator.
•The washing machine must not be overloaded. Clothes must be able to move around during washing.
•The load should contain only three or four large items, for example, sheets. The rest of the load should be small items. A mixed load of large and small items will wash cleaner than a load of all large items.
4. Clip the flap down if you are going to use liquid detergent.
clip flap down for liquid
5.Re fit the dispenser back into its runners.
Remember: If you change the type of detergent you use, the position of the flap will need changing. See above.
6.You are now ready to add detergent. Measure the recommended amount on the detergent package into a cup and then pour it into the detergent compartment of the dispenser drawer
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caution
Use only low sudsing detergent designed for use in front load or high efficiency top load washing machines.
When using liquid detergent, some may leak out of the dispenser into the wash load earlier than expected through small openings in the back of the dispenser. These openings are to help the ushing out of detergent.
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8 preparing for your wash electrolux water aid washing machine
Preparing for your wash
7.If you want to use fabric softener, see ‘Add fabric softener’.
8.Close the drawer by pushing it backwards into the top panel of the washing machine when you have finished adding detergent and softener.
NOTE: When using the DELAY START option with powder detergent, wipe dry the inside of the dispenser drawer BEFORE you put the detergent in, otherwise it may harden and not dissolve correctly.
Add fabric softener
You do not have to use fabric softener, the machine will function without it.
caution
Do not spill fabric softener on the clothes as it may stain them.
•Select DEEP rinse if you are going to use fabric softener in your wash load. (See “Rinse Option”)
•Before adding softener to the dispenser, make sure the siphon cap is pushed firmly down onto the spigot in
the drawer. The softener will not siphon out if the cap is incorrectly fitted, is missing or blocked with residue.
You are now ready to add fabric softener.
siphon cap pushed down
add fabric softener
Measure the correct amount as recommended on the softener package into a cup and then pour it into the softener compartment of the dispenser drawer.
caution
Do not overfill the fabric softener dispenser.
Over filling and then siphoning out too early can cause softener and detergent to mix resulting in staining problems. The softener dispenser holds 100ml when filled up to
the MAX marker. Any level lower than MAX will function correctly.
MAX - Do not fill above this height
siphon cap
Add bleach
Bleaching of clothes can help remove stains, heavy soiling and to kill bacteria.
add bleach here
•Oxygen type – This is generally a powder type bleach. Mix the required quantity with water and pour down the hole in the top panel during the fill when there is some water in the washbowl. Refer to the instructions on the bleach container.
•Chlorine type –This type of bleach should not be mixed with detergent.
Mix the bleach with water as per instructions on the container. Start to fi ll the washing machine with water. When there is some water in the washbowl, pour the bleach solution down the hole in the top panel. Allow the washing machine to finish filling and to agitate for a few minutes, then let it stand for the required time. Advance machine to Spin to empty the washbowl,
then wash the clothes load using detergent and your selected wash program.
tips and information
Bleach should not be used on silk, wool, rayon or drip dry clothes.
caution
Only use the detergent compartment for detergent and the fabric softener compartment for fabric softener.
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Operating your washing machine
Model: EWT959
Control panel
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1Power button
2Fabric button – press to select wash program
3Dirt level button – press to select wash time
4Temp. button – press to select wash temperature
5Favourite button – select and save a wash program
6Start/Pause button
7Stain Guide button – press to enter User Help Menu
8Left LCD display screen
9Right LCD display screen
10Modify Option button
11Select Option button
10 operating your washing machine electrolux water aid washing machine
Operating your washing machine
Model: EWT959
Starting your washing machine
1.Turn on the taps
2.Close the lid
3.Press the Power button
The machine will ‘beep’ twice, show a welcome message for a short time and then it is ready for you to select the wash program settings.
The screens should look something like these:
NOTE: On powering up the machine, some settings will reset to a default condition. DELAY and SOAK reset to zero (0) while the WATER level resets to AUTO.
If the displayed settings are what you want to use, press the Start/Pause button to start the wash.
Alternatively you can,
•change the settings, then start your wash
•re-program and save a Favourite wash
•recall and start a Favourite wash program
•enter the User Help menu.
To find out more about these options read the instructions on the following pages.
Choosing your own wash program settings
•Settings can be changed when a wash is in progress or when the machine is in pause mode. When running there will be a short delay of 2 seconds before a change to settings takes effect. This is to allow you time to complete your desired changes.
•If you make a change to settings during a wash, the progress of the wash may not continue exactly from where it was in the program before the change.
•When you try to make a change to settings and the selection you make is unavailable at the time, you will hear a long ‘error beep’.
Fabric button
The Fabric button is used to select the appropriate wash program for your load. Press the Fabric button repeatedly until you see the program you want in the left hand display screen.
The table on page 11 gives you guidance for your wash program and for the other selections available to you using the Fabric button.
The other selections you can make using the Fabric button are RINSE&SPIN only and DRAIN&SPIN only.
tips and information
When you choose the WOOLLENS or HANDWASH program, DEEP RINSE is automatically selected for you. You cannot use Eco RINSE with these wash programs.
Dirt Level button
There are 3 dirt levels to choose from:
•MORE DIRTY for heavily soiled clothes eg. very dirty work clothes and overalls.
•DIRTY for everyday soiled items eg. family clothes, sheets etc.
•LESS DIRTY for lightly soiled clothes,
just to freshen them up.
Press the Dirt Level button repeatedly until the level you want is shown in the left hand display screen.
The Dirt Level option chosen will have an in fluence on the wash time of the selected wash program.
For the same wash program, MORE DIRTY will have a longer wash time than DIRTY, and DIRTY a longer wash time than LESS DIRTY.
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