user manual
Washer Dryer
Steam System
EWW 147470 W EWW 147472 W
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CONTENTS
Safety information |
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Washing programmes |
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Product description |
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Drying Programmes |
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Control panel |
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Care and cleaning |
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First use |
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What to do if… |
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Personalisation |
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Technical data |
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Daily use |
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Consumption values |
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Use - Drying |
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Installation |
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Use - Washing & Drying |
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Electrical connection |
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Helpful hints and tips |
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Environment concerns |
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Drying Hints |
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Subject to change without notice
SAFETY INFORMATION
Important! Read carefully & keep for future reference.
•The safety of Your appliance complies with the industry standards and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances. However, as manufacturers, we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes.
•It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
•You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.
•Before first starting up, check the appliance for any damage incurred during transport. Never connect up a damaged appliance . If parts are damaged, contact your supplier.
•If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are minus temperatures. Store it at room temperature for 24 hours before using for the first time.
GENERAL SAFETY
•It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way.
•During high temperature wash programmes and steam 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, cleaning and maintenance.
•Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced people 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 against the wall.
•If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely under the appliance.
•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 washing, drying and steam treatment of standard laundry in domestic applications. It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed.
•Only wash and dry fabrics which are designed to be machine washed or dried. Follow the instructions on each garment label
•Do not overload the appliance. See the Washing Programme Table.
•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.
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•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.
•As some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed/dried in large commercial machines because of their bulk, please check with the manufacturer of the item before washing in a domestic machine.
•The users should always check that they have not left their gas lighters (disposable or otherwise) in their clothing.
•Never tumble dry items that have had contact with chemicals such as dry cleaning fluid. These are of a volatile nature and could cause an explosion. Only tumble dry items which have been washed in water or require airing.
•Plastic detergent dispensers should not remain in the drum during the drying cycle, as the plastic used is not designed to withstand the heat. If you wish to wash- through-to-dry you should use the conventional detergent dispenser drawer.
•Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug itself.
•Never use your new appliance if the power supply cable, the control panel, the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside of the appliance is accessible.
CHILD SAFETY
•This appliance is not intended for use by person (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.
•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.
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•Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum. To prevent children and pets becoming trapped inside the drum the machine incorporates a 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 counterclockwise until the groove is vertical.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. Its new washing system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.
The STEAM System allows you to reduce creases and odours from dried laundry with different steam programmes depending on the fabric type.
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Detergent dispenser drawer |
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Rating Plate |
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Control panel |
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Drain pump |
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Door opening handle |
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DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER
Compartment for detergent used for prewash and soak phase or for stain remover used during the stain action phase (if available). The prewash and soak detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The stain remover is added during the stain action phase.
Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. If using liquid detergent pour it just before starting the programme.
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch).
Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer. Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment before starting the wash programme.
CONTROL PANEL
Below is a picture of the control panel. It shows the programme selector dial as well as the buttons, pilot light and the display. These are presented by relevant numbers on the following pages.
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PROGRAMME SELECTOR DIAL
It allows you to switch the appliance on/off and/or to select a programme.
TEMPERATURE
This button allows you to increase or decrease the washing temperature.
SPIN SPEED REDUCTION
By pressing this button you can reduce the maximum spin speed allowed for the selected programme or to select the available option(s).
NIGHT CYCLE
By selecting this function the machine will not drain the water of the last rinse and all spinning phases will be suppressed, so as not to wrinkle the laundry. This washing cycle is very quiet and it can be selected at night or in times with a more economical power rate. On some programmes the rinses will be performed with more water. Before opening the door it will be necessary to empty out the water. To empty out the water, please read the paragraph «At the end of the programme».
RINSE HOLD
By selecting this function the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. Before opening the door it will be necessary to empty out the water. To empty out the water, please read the paragraph «At the end of the programme».
AUTOMATIC DRY
By pressing this button you can choose the required degree of drying for cottons and synthetics:
•Extra dry (Cottons)
•Cupboard dry (Cottons and Synthetics)
•Iron dry (Cottons)
The pilot light corresponding to the selected dryness degree will illuminate.
DRYING TIME
If you wish to carry out a timed drying programme, press this button until the drying time you want appears on the display according to the fabrics (cottons or synthetics) you have to dry. For Cottons you can select a drying time from 10 minutes to 250 minutes (4.10). For Synthetics you can select a drying time from 10 minutes to 130 minutes (2.10). Every time you press this button the drying time increases by 5 mins.
DELAY START
The programme can be delayed from 30 min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then by 1 hour up to a maximum of 20 hours by means of this button.
EXTRA RINSE
This appliance is designed to save energy. If it necessary to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water (extra rinse), select this option. Some additional rinses will be performed. This option is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents, and in areas where the water is very soft.
START PAUSE
This button allows you to start or to interrupt the selected programme.
TIME MANAGER
These buttons allows you to modify the programme duration automatically proposed by the appliance.
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DISPLAY
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The display shows the following information:
7.1: Duration of the selected programme
After you set a programme, the duration is displayed in hours and minutes (for example 2.05 ). The duration is calculated on the basis of the maximum load for each type of fabric. After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute.
Selected drying time
After you set a drying programme, the drying time is displayed in minutes or in hours and minutes (e.g. 130 mins = 2.10). After the programme has started the time remaining is updated every minute.
Delayed start
The set delay appears for some seconds, then the duration of the set programme is displayed again.
Alarm codes
In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be displayed, for example E20 (see paragraph «What to do if...»).
Incorrect option selection
If you set an option which is not compatible with the programme, the message Err is displayed for some seconds. The integrated red light of button 8 flashes.
End of programme
When the programme has finished three flashing zeros are displayed. The pilot light 9 and the pilot light of button 8 go out. The door can be opened.
7.2: Washing programme phase icons
When you set a wash programme, the programme phase icons corresponding to the various phases making up the programme are shown. After you have pressed the button 8 only the icon of the running phase stays on.
Wash
Rinses (this icon lights on during the Steam phase as well)
Drain
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7.3: Soil degree icons
When you set a programme the display shows an icon that indicates the degree of soiling proposed by the machine.
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TABLE OF SYMBOLS
Programmes Selector dial
= Time manager programmes
= Rinse
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FIRST USE
•Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions.
•Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum.
•Before the first wash, run a cotton cycle at the highest temperature
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 main wash compartment and start the machine.
PERSONALISATION
ACOUSTIC SIGNALS
The machine is provided with an acoustic device, which sounds in the following cases:
•at the end of the cycle
•if there is a fault.
By pressing the 4 and 5 buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds, the acoustic
signal is deactivated (except if there is a fault). By pressing these 2 buttons again, the acoustic signal is reactivated.
CHILD SAFETY LOCK
This device permits you to leave the appliance unattended and not to worry that children might be injured by or cause damage to the appliance. This function remains enabled also when the washing machine is not working.
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There are two different ways to set this option:
1.Before pressing button 8: it will be impossible to start the machine.
2.After pressing button 8: it will be impossible to change any other pro-
gramme or option.
To enable or disable this option press simultaneously for about 6 seconds buttons 5 and 6 until on the display, the icon 
appears or disappears.
DAILY USE
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. Make sure that no laundry stays between the seal and the door. There is a risk of water leakage or damage to the laundry.
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
or in the appropriate compartment if the selected programme/option it requires (see more details in «Detergent dispenser drawer»).
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.
SELECT THE REQUIRED PROGRAMME BY TURNING THE PROGRAMME SELECTOR DIAL (1)
Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. The washing machine will propose a temperature and automatically select the maximum spin value provided for the programme you have chosen. You can change these values by operating the corresponding buttons. The green pilot light of the button 8 starts to flash.
The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or counterclockwise. Turn to position 
to reset programme/Switching the machine off.
At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position 
, to switch the machine off.
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Caution! If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is working, the red pilot light of button 8 will blink 3 times and the message Err is displayed to indicate a wrong selection. The machine will not perform the new selected programme.
PROGRAMME OPTION BUTTONS
Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before pressing the button 8.
SELECT THE TEMPERATURE BY PRESSING BUTTON 2
By selecting a programme, the appliance proposes automatically a default temperature.
Press this button repeatedly to increase or decrease the temperature, if you want your laundry to be washed at a different temperature.
REDUCE THE SPIN SPEED BY PRESSING BUTTON 3
By selecting a programme, the appliance proposes automatically the maximum spin speed provided for that programme. Press button 3 repeatedly to change the spin speed, if you want your laundry to be spun at a different speed. The relevant light illuminates.
SELECT THE AVAILABLE OPTION BY PRESSING BUTTONS 3, 4 AND 5
Depending on the selected programme, different functions can be combined before pressing the button 8. By selecting an option the relevant pilot light illuminates.
If an incorrect option is selected, the integrated red pilot light of the button 8 flashes 3 times and the Err message appears on the display for few seconds.
For compatibility among the washing programmes and the options see chapter «Washing Programmes».
SELECT AN ADDITIONAL RINSE
This appliance is designed for saving water. However, for people with a very delicate skin (allergic to detergents) it may be nec-
essary to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water (Extra Rinse). To activate this option press simultaneously the buttons 4 and 6 for some seconds. The pilot light 9 illuminates. This function stays permanently on. To remove it press the buttons 4 and 6 again until the pilot light 9 goes off.
SELECT THE DELAY START BY PRESSING BUTTON 6
Before you start the programme, if you wish to delay the start, press the button 6 repeatedly, to select the desired delay. The relevant pilot light goes on.
The selected delay time value (up to 20 hours) will appear on the display a few seconds, then the duration of the programme will appear again.
You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you press button 8.
You can cancel or modify the delay time at any moment, before you press button 8. Selecting the delayed start:
1.Select the programme and the required options.
2.Select the delay start by pressing the button 6.
3.Press button 8:
–the machine starts its hourly countdown.
–The programme will start after the selected delay has expired.
Cancelling the delayed start after having pressed button 8:
1.Set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing button 8.
2.Press button 6 once until the symbol 0’ is displayed
3.Press button 8 again to start the programme.
Important! The selected delay can be changed only after selecting the washing programme again.
The Delay Start can not be selected with DRAIN programme.
START THE PROGRAMME BY PRESSING BUTTON 8
To start the selected programme, press the button 8, the green pilot light of the button 8 stops blinking.
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