Electrolux EW8H259ST User guide

EW8H259ST

EN Tumble Dryer User Manual

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CONTENTS

1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................3

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................5

3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 7

4. CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................. 7

5. PROGRAMME TABLE....................................................................................... 9

6. OPTIONS..........................................................................................................10

7. SETTINGS........................................................................................................12

8. BEFORE FIRST USE....................................................................................... 13

9. DAILY USE....................................................................................................... 13

10. HINTS AND TIPS........................................................................................... 15

11. CARE AND CLEANING..................................................................................15

12. TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................18

13. TECHNICAL DATA.........................................................................................19

14. QUICK GUIDE................................................................................................21

15. PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET IN REFERENCE TO E.U. REGULATION

1369/2017.............................................................................................................23

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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.

Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information

Subject to change without notice.

1. SAFETY INFORMATION

Before beginning the installation and use of this
appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The
manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or
damages that are the result of incorrect installation or
usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and
accessible location for future reference.

- Read the supplied instructions.

1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety

WARNING!

Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent
disability.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8

years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons

with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be
kept away unless continuously supervised.

• Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept

away unless continuously supervised.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.

• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of

it appropriately.

• Keep detergents away from children.

• Keep children and pets away from the appliance when

the door is open.

• If the appliance has a child safety device, it should be

activated.

• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user

maintenance of the appliance without supervision.

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1.2 General Safety

• Do not change the specification of this appliance.

• If the tumble dryer is put on top of a washing machine,

use the stacking kit. The stacking kit, available from

your authorized vendor, can be used only with the

appliance specified in the instructions supplied with

the accessory. Read it carefully before installation

(refer to the Installation leaflet).

• The appliance can be installed as freestanding or

below a kitchen counter with correct space (refer to

the Installation leaflet).

• Do not install the appliance behind a lockable door, a

sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite

side, that would prevent the appliance door from being

fully open.

• The ventilation opening in the base must not be

covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.

• WARNING: The appliance must not be supplied

through an external switching device, such as a timer,

or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on

and off by a utility.

• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at

the end of the installation process. Make sure that the

mains plug is accessible after installation.

• If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must

be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised

Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid

an electrical hazard.

• Do not exceed the maximum load of 9 kg (refer to the

"Programme chart" chapter).

• Do not use the appliance if items have been soiled

with industrial chemicals.

• Wipe away lint or packaging debris that has

accumulated around the appliance.

• Do not run the appliance without a filter. Clean the lint

filter before or after each use.

• Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.

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• Items that have been soiled with substances such as

cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot
removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers
should be washed in hot water with an extra amount of
detergent before being dried in the tumble dryer.

• Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps,

waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes
or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be
dried in the tumble dryer.

• Fabric softeners, or similar products, should only be

used as specified by the product manufacturer’s
instructions.

• Remove all objects from items that could be a source

of fire ignition such as lighters or matches.

• WARNING: Never stop a tumble dryer before the end

of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly
removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.

• Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the

appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 Installation

• Remove all the packaging.

• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.

• Follow the installation instructions
supplied with the appliance.

• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.

• Do not install or use the appliance
where the temperature can be lower
than 5°C or higher than 35°C.

• The floor area on which the appliance
is to be installed must be flat, stable,
heat resistant and clean.

• Make sure that there is air circulation
between the appliance and the floor.

• Always keep the appliance vertical
when it is being moved.

• The rear surface of the appliance
must be put against a wall.

• When the appliance is in its
permanent position, check if it is
levelled correctly with the aid of a
spirit level. If it is not, adjust the feet
accordingly.

2.2 Electrical connection

WARNING!

Risk of fire and electric
shock.

• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the
installation. Make sure that there is
access to the mains plug after the
installation.

• The appliance must be earthed.

• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.

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• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.

• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.

• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.

• Do not touch the mains cable or the
mains plug with wet hands.

• This appliance complies with the
E.E.C. Directives.

2.3 Use

WARNING!

Risk of injury, electric shock,
fire, burns or damage to the
appliance.

2.5 Care and cleaning

WARNING!

Risk of injury or damage to
the appliance.

• Do not use water spray and steam to
clean the appliance.

• Clean the appliance with a moist soft
cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do
not use any abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or
metal objects.

• To prevent damage to the cooling
system be careful when you clean the
appliance.

2.6 Compressor

• This appliance is for household use
only.

• Do not dry damaged (torn, frayed)
items that contain padding or fillings.

• Only dry fabrics which are suitable for
drying in a tumble dryer. Follow the
instructions on the fabric label.

• If you have washed your laundry with
a stain remover start an extra rinse
cycle before you start the dryer.

• Do not drink or prepare food with the
condensed water/distilled water. It can
cause health problems to people and
pets.

• Do not sit or stand on the open door
of the appliance.

• Do not dry dripping wet clothes in a
tumble dryer.

2.4 Internal lighting

WARNING!

Risk of injury.

• Visible LED radiation, do not look
directly into the beam.

• The LED lamp is dedicated to drum
lighting. This lamp cannot be reused
for other lighting purposes.

• To replace the internal lighting,
contact the Authorised Service
Centre.

WARNING!

Risk of damage to the
appliance.

• The compressor and its system in the
tumble dryer is filled with the special
agent which is free from fluoro-chloro­hydrocarbons. This system must stay
tight. The damage of the system can
cause a leakage.

2.7 Disposal

WARNING!

Risk of injury or suffocation.

• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains electrical and water supplies.

• Cut off the mains electrical cable
close to the appliance and dispose of
it.

• Remove the door catch to prevent
children or pets from becoming
trapped in the drum.

• Dispose of the appliance in
accordance with local requirements
for the disposal of Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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For ease of loading laundry
or ease of installation the
door is reversible. (see
separate leaflet).

4. CONTROL PANEL

Water container

1

Control panel

2

Internal light

3

Appliance door

4

Filter

5

Rating plate

6

Airflow slots

7

Heat Exchanger lid

8

Heat Exchanger cover

9

Adjustable feet

10

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Programme knob and RESET

1

switch

2

Extra Anticrease touch button

3

Dryness Level touch button

Display

4
5

Time Dry touch button

6

Start/Pause touch button

7

Delay Start touch button

8

Refresh touch button

9

End Alert touch button

10

Reverse Plus touch button

11

Extra Silent touch button

On/Off button

12

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Press the touch buttons with
your finger in the area with
the symbol or name of the
option. Do not wear gloves
when you operate the
control panel. Make sure
that the control panel is
always clean and dry.

4.1 Display

Symbol on the display Symbol description

laundry dryness option: iron dry, cupboard dry,
extra dry

time drying option on

delay start option on

, , ,

-

-

indicator:

indicator:

indicator:

child lock on

wrong selection or knob is in the "Reset" po‐
sition

indicator:

indicator:

indicator:

programme duration

extension of default anti-crease phase:
+30min, +60min, +90min, +2h)

time drying selection (10min-2h)

delay start selection (1h-20h)

check Heat Exchanger

clean filter

drain the water container

drying phase

cooling phase

anti-crease phase

5. PROGRAMME TABLE

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Programme

3) Cotton Eco

Cotton 9 kg

Synthetics 3,5 kg Synthetic and mixed fabrics.

Delicates 4 kg

Sport 2 kg

Duvet 3 kg

Silk

Load

9 kg

1 kg

1)

Cycle to be used to dry cotton
with "cotton cupboard" dryness
level, with maximum energy sav‐
ing.

Cycle defined to dry all types of
cotton ready to store (cupboard
dry).

Delicate fabrics such as viscose,
rayon, acrylic, and their blends.

Sportswear, thin and light fab‐
rics, microfiber, polyester.

Single or double duvets and pil‐
lows (with feather, down or syn‐
thetic fillings).

Gentle drying of hand-washable
silks.

Woollen fabrics. Gentle drying for hand-wash‐
able woollens. Remove items immediately
when the programme is completed.

Properties / Fabric type

2)

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Wool

1 kg

The wool drying cycle of this machine has
been approved by The Woolmark Company
for the drying of wool garments labelled as
"hand wash" provided that the garments are
dried according to the instructions issued by
the manufacturer of this machine. Follow the
garment care label for other laundry instruc‐
tions. M1717
The Woolmark symbol is a Certification mark
in many countries.

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Programme

Outdoor

Denim 4 kg

Bedlinen XL 4,5 kg

Mixed XL 6 kg

1)

The maximum weight refers to dry items.

2)

For fabric mark meaning see chapter

3)

The Cotton Cupboard Dry ECO programme is the “Standard cotton programme” ac‐
cording to Commission Regulation EU No. 392/2012. It is suitable for drying normal wet cot‐
ton laundry and it is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption for drying
wet cotton laundry.

6. OPTIONS

6.1 Extra Anticrease

Extends the anti-crease phase by 30,60,
90 or 2 hours at the end of the drying
cycle. This function reduces creases.
The laundry can be removed during the
anti-crease phase.

6.2 Dryness Level

This function helps to increase dryness
of the laundry. There are 3 options:

• Extra Dry

• Cupboard Dry

• Iron Dry

Load

2 kg

1)

Outdoor clothing, technical,
sports fabrics, waterproof and
breathable jackets, shell jackets
with a removable fleece or inner
insulation. Suitable for drying in
tumble dryer.

Leisure clothing such as jeans,
sweat-shirts of different material
thicknesses (e.g. at the neck,
cuffs and seams).

Up to three bed linen sets, one
of which can be double size.

Mix of garments made of cotton,
cotton-synthetic blend and syn‐
thetic fabric.

HINTS AND TIPS: Preparing the laundry.

Properties / Fabric type

We recommend that you set
a short duration for small
quantities of laundry or for
only one item.

6.4 Time Dry on Wool programme

Option suitable for Wool programme to
adjust final dryness level.

6.5 Refresh

To refresh clothes that were in storage.
Maximum load cannot exceed 1 kg.

2)

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6.3 Time Dry

You can set the programme duration,
from a minimum of 10 minutes to a
maximum of 2 hours. The required
duration is related to the quantity of
laundry in the appliance.

6.6 End Alert

The buzzer sounds at the:

• cycle end

• start and end of the anti-crease phase

• cycle interruption

The buzzer function is by default always
on. You can use this function to activate
or deactivate the sound.

You can activate the End
Alert option with all
programmes.

6.7 Reverse Plus

Increase drum reversing frequency to
reduce items twisting and entanglement.

6.9 Options table

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To increase uniformity of drying result
and help reduce creases. Recommended
for large or long items (e.g. sheets,
trousers, long dresses)"

6.8 Extra Silent

The appliance operates with low noise
without effect on the drying quality. The
appliance operates slowly with longer
cycle time.

Programmes

Cotton Eco

Cotton ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Synthetics ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Delicates ■ ■

Sport ■ ■

Duvet ■

Silk

Wool

Outdoor

Denim ■ ■ ■ ■

Bedlinen XL ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Mixed XL ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

1)

Together with the programme you can set 1 or more options. To activate or deactivate

them, press the related touch button.

2)

See chapter OPTIONS: Time Drying on Wool programme

1)

Dryness Level

■ ■

■ ■

■

Extra

Anti‐

creas

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Extra

Silent

Re‐

verse

Plus

Re‐

fresh

Time

Dry

2)

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A B C

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7. SETTINGS

A. Time Dry touch button

B. Start/Pause touch button

C. Delay Start touch button

D. Refresh touch button

End Alert touch button

E.

F. Reverse Plus touch button

G. Extra Silent touch button

H.

Extra Anticrease touch button

I. Dryness Level touch button

7.1 Child lock function

This option prevents children playing with
the appliance while a programme is
operating. The touch buttons are locked.

Only the on/off button is unlocked.

Activating the child lock option:

1. Press the on/off button to activate the

appliance.

2. Press and hold touch button (D) for a

few seconds.

The child lock indicator comes on.

It is possible to deactivate
the child lock option while a
programme operates. Press
and hold the same touch
buttons until the child lock
indicator goes off. The Child
Lock function isn't available
for 8 s after switching on the
appliance.

7.2 Adjustment of the remaining moisture

Every time you enter in the
"Adjustment of remaining
laundry moisture" mode,
previously set degree of
remaining moisture will
change into next value ( e.g

previously set will

change into ).

To change the default degree of
remaining moisture:

1. Press the on/off button to activate the
appliance.

2. Use the programme knob to set any
programme.

3. Wait approximately 8 seconds.

4. Press and hold buttons (G) and (F) at

the same time.

One of these indicators comes on:

• maximum dryness

• more dry laundry

•

5. Press and hold buttons (G) and (F)
again until the indicator of the correct
level comes on.

6. To accept the selected degree of
remaining moisture, wait 5 s and the
display returns to the normal mode.

standard dry laundry

If the display returns to
the normal mode (the
time of the selected
programme from step 2.
will be displayed), while
setting the degree of
remaining moisture,
press and hold buttons
(G) and (F) once again
to enter to the
"Adjustment of remaining
laundry moisture" mode
(previously set degree of
remaining moisture will
change into next value).

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Dryness level Display symbol

maximum

dryness

more dry

laundry

standard

dry laundry

7.3 Water container indicator

By default, the water container indicator
is on. It comes on when the programme
is completed or when it is necessary to
empty the water container.

If a draining kit is installed
(additional accessory), the
appliance automatically
drains the water from the
water container. In this case
we recommend that you
deactivate the indicator of
the water container.

8. BEFORE FIRST USE

Rear drum packaging is
removed automatically when
dryer is activated for the first
time. Possible to hear some
noise.

Before you use the appliance for the first
time:

• Clean the tumble dryer drum with a
moist cloth.

• Start a 1 hour programme with moist
laundry.

Deactivating the water container indicator:

1. Press the on/off button to activate the
appliance.

2. Wait approximately 8 seconds.

3. Press and hold touch buttons (H) and

(I) at the same time.

The display shows one of these 2
configurations:

• The display shows "Off". After 5 s

the display returns to normal
mode.

• The display shows "On". After 5 s

the display returns to normal
mode.

At the beginning of the
drying cycle (first 3-5 min)
there could be a slightly
higher sound level. This is
due to the compressor
starting up. This is normal
for compressor powered
appliances such as
refrigerators and freezers.

9. DAILY USE

9.1 Start a programme without

delay start

1. Prepare the laundry and load the
appliance.

CAUTION!

Make sure that when
you close the door, the
laundry does not get
caught between the
appliance door and the
rubber seal.

2. Press the on/off button to activate the
appliance.

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3. Set the correct programme and

options for the type of load.
The display shows the programme
duration.

The drying time you see on
the display, when the cotton
programme is selected, is
related to the load of 5 kg
and standard conditions .
Real drying time will depend
on type of the load (quantity
and composition), the room
temperature and the
humidity of your laundry
after spin drying phase.

4. Press the Start/Pause touch button.
The programme starts.

9.2 Starting the programme with delay start

1. Set the correct programme and

options for the type of load.

2. Press the delay start button again

and again until the display shows the

delay time you want to set.

You can delay the start
of a programme from a
minimum of 1 hour to a
maximum of 20 hours.

3. Press the Start/Pause touch button.
The display shows the countdown of the
delay start.
When the countdown is completed, the
programme starts.

9.3 Change a programme

1. Press the on/off button to deactivate

appliance

2. Press the on/off button to activate the

appliance.

3. Set the programme.

Alternatively:

1. Rotate the selector knob to the

"Reset" position.

2. Wait for 1 second. The display shows

.

3. Set the programme.

9.4 At the end of the

programme

When the programme is completed:

• An intermittent acoustic signal
operates.

• The display shows

• The indicator is on.

• The indicators Filter and Tank may
come on.

• The Start/Pause indicator is on.

The appliance continues to operate with
the anti-crease phase for approximately
30 minutes or more if Extra Anticrease
option was set (see chapter

Extra Anticrease

The anti-crease phase reduces creasing.

You can remove the laundry before the
anti-crease phase is completed. We
recommend, for better results, that you
remove the laundry when the phase is
almost completed.

When the anti-crease phase is
completed:

• The display still shows

• The indicator is off.

• The indicators Filter and Tank remain
on.

• Start/Pause indicator goes off.

1. Press the on/off button to deactivate

the appliance.

2. Open the appliance door.

3. Remove the laundry.

4. Close the appliance door.

Always clean the filter and
empty the water container
when a programme is
completed.

).

Option -

9.5 Stand-by function

To reduce energy consumption, this
function automatically deactivates the
appliance:

• After 5 minutes if you do not start the
programme.

• After 5 minutes from the end of the
programme.

The time is reduced to 30

1

2

seconds if the selector knob
is pointing to "Reset"
position.

10. HINTS AND TIPS

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10.1 Preparing the laundry

• Close the zips.

• Close the fasteners of duvet covers.

• Do not dry ties or ribbons loose (e.g.
apron ribbons). Tie them before you
start a programme.

• Remove all items from pockets.

• Turn items with the internal layer
made of cotton inside out. Cotton
layer must be faced outwards.

• Always set the programme suitable
for the type of laundry.

• Do not put light and dark colours
together.

Fabric label Description

Laundry is suitable for tumble drying.

Laundry is suitable for tumble drying at higher temperatures.

Laundry is suitable for tumble drying at low temperatures only.

Laundry is not suitable for tumble drying.

11. CARE AND CLEANING

11.1 Cleaning the filter

• Use suitable programme for cottons,
jersey and knitwear to reduce
shrinkage.

• Do not exceed the maximum load
stated in the programmes chapter or
shown on the display.

• Dry only the laundry that is suitable
for tumble drying. Refer to the fabric
label on the items.

• Do not dry large and small items
together. Small items can be trapped
inside the large items and remain wet.

1. 2.

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2

2

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3.

1)

5.

1)

If necessary remove fluff from the filter socket and gasket. You can use a vacuum

cleaner.

4.

6.

11.2 Emptying the water container

1. 2.

3. 4.

You can use the water from
the water container as an
alternative to distilled water
(e.g. for steam ironing).
Before you use the water,
remove dirt residues with a
filter.

11.3 Cleaning the Heat Exchanger

1

2

11

22

2

1

1. 2.

3. 4.

5. 6.

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7. 8.

9.

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CAUTION!

Do not touch the metal
surface with bare hands.
Risk of injury. Wear
protective gloves. Clean
carefully to avoid damaging
the metal surface.

11.4 Cleaning the drum

WARNING!

Disconnect the appliance
before you clean it.

Use a standard neutral soap detergent to
clean the inner surface of the drum and
drum lifters. Dry the cleaned surfaces
with a soft cloth.

CAUTION!

Do not use abrasive
materials or steel wool to
clean the drum.

12. TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible solution

You cannot activate the appliance. Make sure that the mains plug is connec‐

Check fuse in fuse box (domestic installa‐

The programme does not start. Press Start/Pause.

Make sure that the appliance door is

The appliance door does not close. Make sure that the installation of the filter

Make sure that the laundry is not caught

The appliance stops during operation. Make sure that the water container is

Load is too small, increase the load or

The cycle time is too long or unsatisfacto‐
ry drying result.

1)

11.5 Cleaning the control panel

and housing

Use a standard neutral soap detergent to
clean the control panel and housing.

Use a moist cloth to clean. Dry the
cleaned surfaces with a soft cloth.

CAUTION!

Do not use furniture cleaning
agents or cleaning agents
which can cause corrosion.

11.6 Cleaning the airflow slots

Use a vacuum cleaner to remove fluff
from the airflow slots.

ted to the mains socket.

tion).

closed.

is correct.

between the appliance door and the rub‐
ber seal.

empty. Press Start/Pause to start the pro‐
gramme again.

use the Time Drying programme.

Make sure that the weight of the laundry
is suitable for the duration of the pro‐
gramme.

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Problem Possible solution

Make sure that the filter is clean.

The laundry is too wet. Spin the laundry

Ensure that the room temperature is

Set the Time Drying or the Extra Dry pro‐

The display shows .

Make sure that the options are suitable

The display shows Error code (e.g. E51). Deactivate and activate the appliance.

1)

After maximum 5 hours, the programme ends automatically.

2)

It can happen that some area remains humid when drying big items (e.g. bed sheets ).

in the washing machine again.

higher than +5°C and lower than +35°C.
Optimal room temperature is 19°C to
24°C.

gramme.

If you want to set a new programme, de‐
activate and activate the appliance.

for the programme.

Start a new programme. If the problem
occurs again, contact the Service centre.

2)

12.1 If the drying results are not

satisfactory

• The set programme was incorrect.

• The filter is clogged.

• The Heat Exchanger is clogged.

• There was too much laundry in the
appliance.

• The drum is dirty.

13. TECHNICAL DATA

Height x Width x Depth 850 x 600 x 600 mm (maximal 665 mm)

Max. depth with the appliance door open 1100 mm

Max. width with the appliance door open 950 mm

Adjustable height 850 mm (+ 15 mm - feet regulation)

Drum volume 118 l

Maximum load volume 9 kg

Voltage 230 V

Frequency 50 Hz

Sound power level 65 dB

• Incorrect setting of the conductivity
sensor ( See chapter "

Settings ­Adjustment of the remaining laundry
moisture degree

• The airflow slots are clogged.

• Room temperature is too low or too
high ( optimal room temperature 19°C
to 24°C )

" for better setting).

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Total power 900 W

Energy efficiency class A++

Energy consumption on the standard cot‐
ton programme with the full load.

1)

Energy consumption on the standard cot‐
ton programme with the partial load.

Annual energy consumption

Left-on mode power absorption

Off mode power absorption

3)

4)

4)

2,21 kWh

1,16 kWh

2)

258,7 kWh

0,13 W

0,13 W

Type of use Household

Allowed ambient temperature + 5°C to + 35°C

Level of protection against ingress of sol‐

IPX4

id particles and moisture ensured by the
protective cover, except where the low
voltage equipment has no protection
against moisture

This product contains fluorinated greenhouse gases, hermetically sealed

Gas designation R134a

Weight 0,260 kg

Global-warming potential (GWP) 1430

1)

With reference to EN 61121. 9 kg of cotton centrifuged at 1000 rpm.

2)

With reference to EN 61121. 4,5 kg of cotton centrifuged at 1000 rpm.

3)

Energy consumption per year in kWh, based on 160 drying cycles of the standard cotton
programme at full and partial load, and the consumption of the low-power modes. Actual en‐
ergy consumption per cycle will depend on how the appliance is used (REGULATION (EU)
No. 392/2012).

4)

With reference to EN 61121.

The information given in the chart above is compliant with the EU Commission regulation
392/2012 implementing directive 2009/125/EC.

13.1 Consumption data

Programme Spun at / residual humidity

Drying

1)

time

Cotton Eco 9 kg

Cupboard Dry 1400 rpm / 50% 160 min. 1,88 kWh

1000 rpm / 60% 185 min. 2,21 kWh

Energy

consump‐

tion

2)

1 2

3

5

4

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Programme Spun at / residual humidity

Iron Dry 1400 rpm / 50% 107 min. 1,27 kWh

1000 rpm / 60% 129 min. 1,57 kWh

Cupboard Dry 1400 rpm / 50% 88 min. 0,97 kWh

1000 rpm / 60% 103 min. 1,16 kWh

Cupboard Dry 1200 rpm / 40% 56 min. 0,56 kWh

800 rpm / 50% 69 min. 0,78 kWh

1)

For partial loads, the cycle time is shorter and appliance uses less energy.

2)

Improper ambient temperature and/or poorly centrifuged laundry can prolong cycle time

and increase the energy consumption.

14. QUICK GUIDE

14.1 Daily use

Cotton Eco 4,5 kg

Synthetics 3,5 kg

Drying

1)

time

Energy

consump‐

2)

tion

1. Push the On/Off button to turn on the

appliance.

2. Use the programme dial to set the
programme.

3. Together with the programme you
can set 1 or more special options. To

activate or deactivate an option touch
the relevant button.

4. To start the programme , Touch the
Start/Pause button.

5. The appliance starts.

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14.2 Cleaning the filter

At the end of each cycle the filter symbol

appears on the display and you must

clean the filter.

14.3 Programme table

Programme

2) Cotton Eco

Cotton 9 kg

Synthetics 3,5 kg Synthetic and mixed fabrics.

Delicates 4 kg

Sport 2 kg

Duvet 3 kg

Silk

Wool

Outdoor

Load

9 kg

1 kg

1 kg

2 kg

1)

Cycle to be used to dry cotton
with "cotton cupboard" dryness
level, with maximum energy sav‐
ing.

Cycle defined to dry all types of
cotton ready to store (cupboard
dry).

Delicate fabrics such as viscose,
rayon, acrylic, and their blends.

Sportswear, thin and light fab‐
rics, microfiber, polyester.

Single or double duvets and pil‐
lows (with feather, down or syn‐
thetic fillings).

Gentle drying of hand-washable
silks.

Woollen fabrics. Gentle drying for hand-wash‐
able woollens. Remove items immediately
when the programme is completed.

Outdoor clothing, technical,
sports fabrics, waterproof and
breathable jackets, shell jackets
with a removable fleece or inner
insulation. Suitable for drying in
tumble dryer.

Properties / Fabric type

/

/

/

/

/

/

/

/

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Programme

Denim 4 kg

Bedlinen XL 4,5 kg

Mixed XL 6 kg

1)

The maximum weight refers to dry items.

2)

The
cording to Commission Regulation EU No. 392/2012. It is suitable for drying normal wet cot‐
ton laundry and it is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption for drying
wet cotton laundry.

Cotton Cupboard Dry ECO programme is the “Standard cotton programme” ac‐

Load

1)

Leisure clothing such as jeans,
sweat-shirts of different material
thicknesses (e.g. at the neck,
cuffs and seams).

Up to three bed linen sets, one
of which can be double size.

Mix of garments made of cotton,
cotton-synthetic blend and syn‐
thetic fabric.

Properties / Fabric type

/

/

/

15. PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET IN REFERENCE TO E.U. REGULATION 1369/2017

Product Information Sheet

Trade Mark Electrolux

Model EW8H259ST,

Rated capacity in kg 9

Air vented or condenser tumble dryer Condenser

Energy efficiency class A++

Energy consumption in kWh per year, based on 160 dry‐
ing cycles of the standard cotton programme at full and
partial load, and the consumption of the low-power modes.
Actual energy consumption per cycle will depend on how
the appliance is used.

Automatic tumble drier or non-automatic tumble drier Automatic

Energy consumption of the standard cotton programme at
full load in kWh

Energy consumption of the standard cotton programme at
partial load in kWh

Power consumption of the off-mode in W 0,13

Power consumption in left-on mode in W 0,13

Duration of the left on mode in minutes 10

PNC916098377

258,7

2,21

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The 'standard cotton programme' used at full and partial
load is the standard drying programme to which the infor‐
mation in the label and the fiche relates, this programme is
suitable for drying normal wet cotton laundry and it is the
most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption
for cotton.

Weighted programme time of the 'standard cotton pro‐

138

gramme at full and partial load' in minutes

Programme time of the 'standard cotton programme at full

185

load' in minutes

Programme time of the 'standard cotton programme at

103

partial load' in minutes

Condensation efficiency class on a scale from G (least effi‐

B

cient) to A (most efficient)

Average condensation efficiency of the standard cotton

81

programme at full load as a percentage

Average condensation efficiency of the standard cotton

81

programme at partial load as a percentage

Weighted condensation efficiency for the 'standard cotton

81

programme at full and partial load'

Sound power level in dB 65

Built in appliance Y/N No

The information given in the chart above is compliant with the EU Commission regulation
392/2012 implementing directive 2009/125/EC.

16. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

Recycle materials with the symbol .
Put the packaging in relevant containers
to recycle it. Help protect the
environment and human health by
recycling waste of electrical and
electronic appliances. Do not dispose of

appliances marked with the symbol
with the household waste. Return the
product to your local recycling facility or
contact your municipal office.

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