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EWF 12108W
EWF 14108W

Important Safety Information

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.

These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before
installing or using the appliance.

Installation

• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it.

• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt
to modify this product in any way.

• 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 instructions.

• 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.

• Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.

• If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor,
please adjust the feet in order to allow air to
circulate freely.

Child Safety

• This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper
with the controls or play with the product.

• Pets and children have been known to climb into
washing machines. Please check your drum before
use.

• The glass door becomes very hot during the
washing cycle. Keep children away from the vicinity
of the appliance whilst it is in operation.

Keep all packaging well away from children.

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Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s

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reach.

Use

• Do not overload the appliance. See relevant
section in the instruction book.

• Only wash fabrics which are designed to be
machine washed. If in doubt, consult the care label
on the clothes.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener.
Damage to the fabric can ensue if you over-fill.
Refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations of
quantities.

• As some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed
in large commercial machines because of their
bulk, please check with the manufacturer of the
item before washing in a domestic machine.

• Leave the porthole door slightly ajar between
washes to preserve the door seal.

• Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious
malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Force
Centre. Always insist on genuine Electrolux spare
parts.

• Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water
supply after use.

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Contents

For the User

Important Safety Information

Child safety 2

use 2

Your New Washing Machine

Description of the Appliance

Detergent dispenser drawer 5

The Control Panel

Programme information 9

Operating Sequence

Place the laundry in the drum 10
Measure out the detergent 10
Measure out the additive 10
Switch the machine ON and OFF 10
Select the required programme 10
Select the temperature 10
Select the spin speed or Rinse Hold Option 11
Select the desired option 11
Select the Delay Button 11
Start the Programme 11
How to chnage a programme during its cycle 11
How to interupt a programme during its cycle 11
Cancelling a programme 12
How to open the door during the cycle programme 12
End of the programme 12

Washing Hints

Which detergent?.... 14

And in which form? 14

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10-12

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Wash Care Symbols

Programme table

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16-17

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Maintenance and Cleaning

Descaling 18

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After each wash 18
Maintenance Wash 18
External cleaning 18
Cleaning the dispenser drawer 18
Cleaning the drawer recess 18
Cleaning the pump 18-19
Cleaning the water inlet filter 19
The dangers of freezing 19
Emergency emptying out 19

Something Not Working

Service and Spare Parts

Customer Care 22

Guarantee Conditions

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20-21

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For the Installer

Installation Instructions

Technical Specifications

Unpacking 25
Positioning 25
Water inlet 26
Water drainage 26-27
Levelling 27
Special conditions 27
In the interest of the environment 27
Electrical connection 28
Permanent connection 28

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Guide to use the Instruction Book

The following symbols will be found in the text to guide you throughout the instructions:

Safety instructions

Hints and tips

Environmental information

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Your New Washing Machine

Your new washing machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water,
energy and detergent consumption.

• The programme selector dial combines the function
of programme and temperature selection, making it
easier to set the programme.

• The programme progress display shows the delay
start, the functioning of the machine and the end of
the programme .

• The special wool programme with its new delicate
wash system treats your woollens with extreme
care.

• The Eco valve allows total use of detergent and
reduces water consumption so saving energy.

• The special Handwash programme with its new
delicate wash system treats your delicate items
with extreme care.

Ecological hints

To save water and energy and help protect the
environment, we recommend that you follow these
hints:

• Adjust the quantity of detergent according to the
hardness of your water supply, the amount of
laundry and the degree of soiling.

• A programme without prewash is sufficient for
normally soiled laundry.

• The machine works more economically if it is fully
loaded.

• With adequate pre-treatment, stains and limited
soiling can be removed; the laundry can then be
washed at a lower temperature, so saving energy.

In the interest
of the environment

• Materials marked with the symbol are
recyclable.

• Check with your local Council or Environmental
Health Office to see if there are facilities in your
area for re-cycling this appliance.

• When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the
power supply cable and make the door lock device
unusable to prevent young children from being
trapped inside.

• Help to keep your country tidy - use authorised
disposal sites for your old appliance.

• The symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to
the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring
this product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. For more detail
information about recycling of this product, please
contact your local city office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased
the product.

How do we help to protect the environment? We
use recycled paper!

Important

Your machine is fitted with a balance control device, which ensures the machine is stable during the spin.
If the wash load appears not to have been spun sufficiently at the end of the wash cycle, because it is not
evenly distributed in the drum, the balance control device may have operated. It will therefore be necessary to
redistribute the wash load manually and select a spin programme. For more detailed information see the section
headed "Something Not Working".

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Description of the appliance

1. Detergent dispenser drawer

2. Control panel

3. Door handle

4. Drain pump

5. Adjustable feet

6. Door lock Indicator

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Detergent dispenser drawer

Pre-wash

Main wash

Fabric softener, starch

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Use

Control panel

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1. Detergent Dispenser Drawer

2. Programme selector dial

The programme selector dial is divided into three
sections :

1. Cotton,Xpress60,Cottons Economy (Blue section)

2. Synthetics (Green section)

3. Delicates, Wool, Handwash, Silk, Minipr.30,
Rinse, Delicate Rinse, Drain, Spin, Delicate
Spin, Soak.(Grey section)

The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or
anti-clockwise. Position “Cottons Economy”
corresponds to an energy saving programme for
cotton. At the end of programme, the selector dial
must be turned to position “Off” to switch the
machine OFF.

3 Temperature button “Temp.”

Press this button repeatedly to increase or decrease
the temperature, if you want your laundry to be
washed at a temperature different from the one
proposed by the washing machine.
Maximum temperatures are 90°C for cotton, 60°C for
synthetic fabrics, 40°C for delicate fabrics, wool and
fabrics to be hand-washed, 30°C for silk and Mini
programme.

4. Spin Speed button “Spin”

Press this button repeatedly to change the spin
speed, if you want your laundry to be spun at a
speed different from the one proposed by the
washing machine and the relevent LED will light up.

Maximum speeds for EWF 12108W are:

for cotton: 1200 rpm

for wool, synthetic & handwashed fabrics 900 rpm.

for delicate, silk fabrics & mini programme:700 rpm

Maximum speeds for EWF 14108W are:

for cotton: 1400 rpm

for wool, synthetic and handwashed fabrics 900 rpm.

for delicate, silk fabrics and mini programme:700 rpm

By pressing the Spin speed button you can also
choose Rinse Hold option

Rinse hold option : when you choose this option,
the machine will not drain the water of the last rinse,
so as not to wrinkle the laundry.

At the end of cycle, the light of “Start” button goes off,
the light corresponding to rinse hold option and “End”
pilot light remain lit. A flashing zero appears on the
display to indicate that the water must be drained.

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There are two possibilities to drain out the water.

• Select the programme “Drain”

The water is drained out without spinning

• Select programme “Spin” or “Delicate Spin”

Select the spin speed by means of the relevent
button and press the “Start” button. The water is
emptied out and the laundry is spun at the
selected speed.

Attention: Before selecting “Drain”, “Spin” or

“Delicate spin” programme, the selector dial has to

be positioned on “Off”.

5. Options Button

Depending on the programme, different functions can
be combined. These must be selected after choosing
the desired programme and before pressing the “Start”
button.
When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding
LED will light up. When they are pressed again, the
corresponding LED goes out.
If an incorrect option is selected, the LED flashes for
about 2 seconds and the message Err is displayed.
Press these buttons to select the following options:

1.Prewash: Select this option if you wish your laundry
to be prewashed before the main wash (not
available for wool, handwash, mini programme and
silk programmes.
The Prewash ends with a short spin at 650 rpm in
programmes for cotton and synthetic fabrics,
whereas in the programme for delicate fabrics the
water is only drained.

2.Quick: This option can be used for lightly soiled (not
for wool, hand wash, silk and miniprogramme) in
order to obtain a good washing programme in a
short time. The washing time will be reduced
according to the type of fabric and the selected
temperature.

3.Rinse: This option can be selected with all
programmes, except the wool and handwash
programme. The machine will add 2 rinses for
cottons and 1 rinse for synthetics, delicates and silk
programme. This option is recommended for people
who are allergic to detergents, and in areas where
the water is very soft.

4.Easy Iron: Selecting this option the laundry is
gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing in
this way ironing is easier.

6. Delay start Button

The wash programme can be delayed from 30 min ­60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then by 1 hour up to a
maximum of 23 hours by means of this button.

Selecting the Delay Start

• Select the programme and the required options.

• Select the delay start.

• Press “Start” button: the machine starts its hourly
countdown.

The programme will start after the selected delay has
expired.
Delay Start cannot be used with “Drain”, “Spin” or
“Delicate spin”

Cancelling the delayed start

• Press “Start” button.

• Press “Start” button until “0’” is displayed.

• Press “Start” button again.

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7. Display

The display shows the following information:

Incorrect option selection

Duration of the programme - Delayed start ­Incorrect option selection - Alarm code - End of
programme.

Duration of the selected programme

After selecting a programme, the duration is
displayed in hours and minutes ( for example 2.05).

The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of
the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric.

After the programme has started, the time remaining
is updated every minute

If an option which is not compatible with the set wash
programme is selected, the message Err is displayed
for 2 seconds.

Alarm codes

In the event of operating problems, some alarm
codes can be displayed, for example E20 (see
paragraph “Something not working”).

Delayed start

The selected delay (23 hours max) set by means of
the relevant button appears on the display for 3
seconds, then the duration of the previously selected
programme is displayed.

The countdown is updated every hour and for the last
2 hours it is updated for each 30 min.

End of programme

When the programme has finished a flashing zero is
displayed.

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8. Start Button

This button has two functions: Start / Pause.

Start:

After having selected the required programme, press
this button to start the machine; the corresponding
LED stops flashing.

If you have selected the delayed start, the machine
begins its countdown. The duration of the
programme or the delay appears on the display.

Pause:

To interrupt a programme which is running, press the
“Start” button: the corresponding LED starts to flash.

To restart the programme from the point at which it
was interrupted, press the “Start” button again

9. Programme Phase indicator
Light

By selecting the wash programme, the LED
corresponding to the various phases making up the
programme lights.

After you have started the programme, only the LED
relevant to the phase that is currently being carried
out will remain lit.

At the end of the programme the “End” LED
illuminates.

The “End” LED flashes in the event of operating
problems. And the relative alarm code appears on
the display.

E10 = the machine does not fill

E20 = the machine does not empty

E40 = the door has not been closed

To eliminate the problem, see paragraph “Something
not working”.

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Operating sequence

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C0064

P0004

4.Switch the machine ON and OFF

Before the first wash we recommend that you pour 2
litres of water into the main wash compartment
of the detergent drawer. Then run a cotton
cycle at 60°C, with the machine empty, in order to
remove any manufacturing residue from the drum
and tub.
Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash
compartment and start up the machine.

1. Place the laundry in the drum

Open the door.Place the laundry in the drum, one
item at a time, shaking them out as much as
possible.Close the door.

Turn the selector dial to the desired programme to the
switch appliance on.To switch the appliance off turn
it to “Off”.

5.Select the desired programme

Turn the selector dial to the desired position: the LED
corresponding to the different phases making up the
selected programme illuminate.

2. Measure out the detergent

Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure
out the amount of detergent recommended by the
manufacturer in a graduated cup and pour it into the
main wash compartment .

If you wish to carry out the prewash or soak phase,
pour detergent into the appropriate compartment
marked .

3. Measure out the additive

If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment
marked , without exceeding the «MAX» mark.

The duration of the programme appears in the display.

6.Select the temperature

Press the “Temp.” button if you wish to select a
temperature value different from the one proposed by
the washing machine. The relevant LED will light up.

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7.Select the spin speed or Rinse
Hold Option

Press the “Spin” button repeatedly, in order to select

the desired spin speed or the Rinse Hold option.

The relevant LED will light up.

If you select the Rinse Hold option, the machine

will stop at the end of the programme with the water

still in the tub.

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9.Select the Delay Button

Before you start the programme if you wish the

starting to be delayed, press the DELAY button. The

figures corresponding to the selected delay will be

displayed for about 3 seconds, after which the

duration of the selected programme will appear on

the display.

During this period it is possible to load other laundry:

• Press “Start” button;

• load the laundry;

• close the door and press “Start” button again.

8.Select the desired option

Press the relevent button to select the required

options. Depending on the selected programm, only

certain options are available and shown during the

selection phase.

Note: Not all the options are compatible with

eachother. For the options that are not compatible,

the icons will disappear.

10.Start the Programme

Press the “Start” button. The relevant LED will stop

flashing. and only the LED relevant to the phase that

is in progress will remain lit.

If you have chosen a delayed start, the washing

machine will begin the countdown.

The display will show the duration of the programme

or the selected delay.

11.How to change a programme
during its cycle

You can alter the programme before it starts.

When the programme has started, you can only reset

it by turning the programme selector dial to «Off»

position and then you can select the new

programme. Start it by pressing the “Start” button.

12.How to interrupt a programme
during its cycle

Press the “Start” button to interrupt a programme

which is running, the corresponding LED starts to

flash. Press the same button again to restart the

programme.

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13. Cancelling a programme

Turn the selector dial to position «Off» to cancel a

programme which is running. Now you can select a

new programme.

14.How to open the door during
the cycle of a programme

You can open the door, after having set the washing

machine to PAUSE phase, by pressing “Start” button

provided the following conditions exist:

1) the washing machine is not in the heating phase

beyond 55°C

2) the level of the water is not high;

3) the drum is not turning.

After approximately 3 minutes, you can open the

door.

Pay attention to the level and temperature of the

water in the washing machine!

15. End of programme

The washing machine stops automatically at the end

of the programme giving an audible signal.

If the Rinse hold option has been selected, the

LED of the “Start” button goes off, the LED and the

“End” LED remain lit to indicate that the water must

be drained before opening the door. The display

shows a flashing zero.

To empty out the water you can select programme

“Drain”, the water is emptied out without spinning or

select programme “Spin” or “Delicate Spin”. Select the

spin speed by means of the relevant button and then

press the “Start” button.The water is emptied out and

the laundry is spun at the selected spin speed.

Turn the programme selector dial to position «Off» to

switch the machine off.

Remove the laundry from the washing machine.

Check whether the drum is completely empty, by

rotating it with your hand. The purpose of this is to

prevent any items of laundry from remaining

accidentally in the drum, where they might get

damaged in a subsequent wash (e.g. by shrinking) or

bleed colour into another load of laundry.We advise

you to close the water supply tap and disconnect the

plug from the socket.Leave the door ajar in order to

air the washing machine.

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Washing Hints

Do NOT overload the machine. Weigh the laundry
the first few times you use the appliance.

The average weights of the most common items are
listed below as a guide:

1000g = 1 kg

Sheet 700-1000 g

Pillow case 100-200 g

Tablecloth 400-500 g

Serviette 50-100 g

Tea towel 70-120 g

Linen hand towel 100-150 g

Towelling hand towel 150-250 g

Towelling bath towel 700-1000 g

Bath robe 1000-1500 g

Man’s shirt 200-300 g

Apron 150-200 g

• For wool, use gentle detergent only in small
quantities.

• Bleach is very corrosive; it should be used with
care and kept out of reach of children.

• Some stains such as fruit, wine, grass, rust etc. are
difficult to remove and should be treated before
washing with specific products, which can be found
in most household shops. In some cases it may
help to soak the stain before washing with a special
pre-soak product or biological detergent.

• Only wool marked “Pure New Wool - washable,
preshrunk” can be washed in the machine using
the wool programme; other types of wool should be
washed in Handwash programme.

• If you have used the machine to wash, rinse or spin
only non-colour fast garments, there may be dye
left in the sump. To ensure any subsequent wash is
not contaminated with the dye, select and carry out
a rinse and spin programme, without any garments,
to ensure that any dye is removed from the sump.

• Once you have finished using the machine, you are
advised to unplug it and turn off the water tap.

• Load the laundry loosely alternating large items
with small ones.

• Sort the laundry according to the type of fabric,
colour-fastness and how dirty it is.

• Avoid washing unhemmed or torn items as they
may unravel.

• Before washing, empty all pockets of small objects
which may have been left inside (coins, keys,
screws etc.) as these could damage the drain
pump.

• When washing curtains, remove the hooks.

• Close poppers and zips and fasten loose buttons.

• It is essential to wash new coloured items
separately when washing for the first time.

• When washing fabrics requiring different wash
temperatures together, always select the lowest
temperature.

• White items should not be washed with coloured
items.

• Very small items (handkerchiefs, ribbons, socks
etc) should be washed in a washing bag or a pillow
case.

• Use a good quality detergent suitable for automatic
washing machines.

• Use the correct quantities of detergent.

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Which detergent?....

To ensure you obtain the best wash results from
your appliance, it is important to use the right
detergent in your everyday wash, and only
detergents recommended for use in automatic
machines.
To maintain the appearance of your clothes and
household textiles and to make them last longer you
should use different types of detergent for different
washes, whether for whites, colours or delicates.

And in which form?

Not only are there different types of detergent, but
they are also available in different forms. Whether
you chose a powder or liquid in traditional or
compact form is your own personal choice.

TRADITIONAL POWDERS

Pour the powder directly into the dispenser drawer.
Do not sprinkle powder onto clothes in the machine
drum.

WHITES

We recommend the Ariel product
range which is biological and
designed to provide excellent
cleaning and stain removal even
at low temperatures.

NON BIOLOGICAL

If you prefer to use a non
biological detergent, which does
not contain enzymes we
recommend Fairy. Fairy provides
good cleaning and stain removal.

COLOUREDS

For coloured items you should use a
detergent which is designed to clean
while maintaining the original colour.
Ariel Color does not contain bleach
and therefore helps to preserve
colours.

DELICATE ITEMS

When washing delicates such as
woollens, you should use a product
which is specially designed to care for
fine fabrics.
Dreft Automatic is suitable for woollens and other
delicates.

TRADITIONAL LIQUIDS

Liquid can be placed in the main wash compartment
of the detergent drawer marked with the symbol ,
start the machine immediately upon placing the
detergent in the dispenser drawer.
Alternatively the detergent is measured into the
specially designed dosing device* which should be
placed on top of the laundry, and at the back of the
machine drum.

COMPACT POWDERS AND LIQUIDS

Compact detergents (or concentrates as they are
also known) are available in liquid or powder form,
and generally require a smaller dosage. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions to ensure the most
economical usage. Pour the detergent directly into
the dispenser drawer, or alternatively measure the
detergent into the specially designed dosing device*
which should be placed on top of the laundry, and at
the back of the machine drum.

* If you use a dosing device in a washer dryer,

please ensure the dosing device/ball is
removed before carrying out a drying
programme.

FABRIC CONDITIONERS

These are ideal for improving ‘softness’, and also
reduce static cling on synthetics and make ironing
easier. They are available in two types:

LAUNDRY BLEACH

For additional stain removal you may
wish to use a product such as Ace
Gentle Bleach which is used in
addition to your chosen detergent.
Ace is suitable for all washable
fabrics including silks, woollens and coloureds.

For example Lenor liquid fabric
softener, for use in the washing
machine/washer dryer. The
liquid fabric softener should be
poured into the compartment
marked with the symbol .
Follow the manufacturer’s dosage
instructions and never exceed the
MAX level.

Bounce conditioning sheets for use in a
tumble dryer. We recommendthe
conditioning sheets are pinned(using a
safety pin) to an articleof laundry and
placed in the tumble dryer.

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Wash Care Symbols

95

60

50

40

40

40

Wash care labels inside garments recommend how to launder your clothes with the best results. The care
labelling code is in line with care labelling used in the rest of Europe. The symbols used make it easy to select
the correct programme on your washing machine.

WASHING SYMBOL

BLEACHING

WASH ACTION FABRIC

Normal (Maximum)

Normal (Maximum)

Reduced (Medium)

Normal (Maximum)

Reduced (Medium)

Much Reduced (Minimum)

Hand wash only

Chlorine bleach may be used

White Cotton or Linen
without Special Finishes

Cotton, Linen or Viscose
without Special Finishes
Colourfast at 60°C.

Nylon, Polyester/Cotton, Viscose
with Special Finishes,
Cotton/Acrylic Mix.

Cotton, Linen or Viscose
Colourfast at 40°C but not 60°C.

Acrylics, Acetate, Triacetate, Wool
mixes, Polyester/wool blends.

Wool, wool mixtures, Silks

Do not machine wash

IRONING

Hot iron

Warm iron

Cool iron

DRY CLEANING

May be dry cleaned. Other letters and/or a bar beneath the circle will
indicate the required process to the dry cleaner.

TUMBLE DRYING

with high heat setting

with low heat setting

May be tumble dried

X

A cross through any symbol means «DO NOT»

Important Notes

For best results, always use the dispenser drawer for
dispensing detergents and liquid additives.
Once the dispenser has been filled, close it by
pushing it in gently. This is particularly important if

Cotton, Linen, Viscose

Polyester mixtures, Wool

Acrylic, Nylon, Polyester

you are using fabric conditioner to avoid the
conditioner entering the machine prematurely.
When using liquid detergent and a prewash
programme, place the detergent into the correct
compartment in the dispenser drawer, after the
prewash has finished.

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Programme table

Washing Programmes

Wash programmes

Fabrics

Cottons

Xpress60°

Cotton

Economy*

Synthetics

Type of Laundry

White and coloured
cotton e.g Sheets,
tablecloths,
household linen

Coloured cotton
e.g. shirts, blouses,
towels and
undergarments

Economy wash for
whites or fast
coloured cotton or
linen fabircs,
normally soiled shirts

Coloured cotton or
linen fabric,
normally soiled
shirts, blouses

Description of

Programme

Main wash at -

-90°C
3 rinses
Long spin

Main wash at
60°C
3 rinses
Long spin

Main wash at
40°C-60°C
3 rinses
Long spin

Main wash at

-60°C
3 rinses
Long spin

Availble options

Prewash
Quick
Rinse
Easy Iron
Rinse Hold

Rinse
Rinse Hold

Prewash
Rinse
Easy Iron
Rinse Hold

Prewash
Quick
Rinse
Easy Iron
Rinse Hold

Max. Load

8 kg

4.5 kg

4.5 kg

3.5 kg

Delicates

Wool

Handwash

Silk

Minipr.30

Synthetics or
mixed fabrice e.g
lingerie, coloured
garments

Wool and
Delicates

Delicate fabrices,
Silk to be
handwashed

Clothes labelled
“Purenew wool,
non-shrink machine
washable” and silk
fabric

Special Programme
for extremly delicate
items.

Main wash at

-40°C
3 rinses
Short spin

Main wash at

-40°C
3 rinses
Short spin

Main wash at

-40°C
3 rinses
Short spin

Main wash at
30°C
3 rinses
Short spin

Main wash at
30°C
3 rinses
Short spin

Prewash
Quick
Rinse Hold
Rinse

Rinse Hold

Rinse Hold

Rinse Hold
Rinse

Rinse Hold

3.5kg

2 kg

2kg

1kg

4.5kg

*This programme at 60°c is the reference program for the energy label according to EEC directive 92/75

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Programme table

Special Programmes

Wash programmes
Fabrics

Rinse

Delicate Rinse

Drain

Spin

Type of Laundry

Silk fabrics

Special Programme
for extremly delicate
items

Seperate rinse cycle
for handwashed cotton
or linen items

Seperate Spin for
Cottons

Description of
Programme

3 Rinses with liquid
additives if required
Long Spin at
maximum speed

3 Rinses with liquid
additives if required
Long Spin at
maximum speed

Draining of water

Drain and Spin at
maximum speed

Availble options

Rinse Hold
Rinse
Easy iron

Rinse Hold
Easy Iron
Rinse

Max. Load

8 kg

8 kg

8 kg

8 kg

Delicate Spin

Soak

Seperate spin for
delicate items

Seperate Soak
programme for
heavily soiled items

Drain and Spin at
maximum speed

Soak

3.5kg

3.5 kg

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Maintenance and Cleaning

P1050

Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out
you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the
electricity supply.

Descaling

The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good
idea to periodically use a water softening powder in
the machine. Do this separately from any laundry
washing, and according to the softening powder
manufacturer's instructions. This will help to prevent
the formation of lime deposits.

After each wash

Leave the door open for a while. This helps to
prevent mould and stagnant smells forming inside
the appliance. Keeping the door open after a wash
will also help to preserve the door seal.

C0066

Cleaning the drawer recess

Having removed the drawer, use a small brush to
clean the recess, ensuring that all washing powder
residue is removed from the upper and lower part of
the recess.
Replace the drawer and run the rinse programme
without any clothes in the drum.

C0067

Maintenance Wash

With the use of low temperature washes it is possible
to get a build up of residues inside the drum.
We recommend that a maintenance wash be
performed on a regular basis.

To run a maintenance wash:

• The drum should be empty of laundry.

• Select the hottest cotton wash programme.

• Use a normal measure of detergent, must be a
powder (such as Ariel Futur).

External cleaning

Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with mild
washing up liquid and water only, and then dry
thoroughly.

Cleaning the dispenser drawer

The washing powder and additive dispenser drawer
should be cleaned regularly.
Remove the drawer by pressing the catch
downwards and by pulling it out. Flush it out under a
tap, to remove any traces of accumulated powder.
To aid cleaning, the top part of the additive
compartment should be removed.

P0038

Cleaning the pump

The pump should be inspected regularly if

• the machine does not empty and/or spin

• the machine makes an unusual noise during
draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins
etc. blocking the pump.

Proceed as follows:

• Disconnect the appliance.

• If necessary wait until the water has cooled down.

• Open the pump door.

P1114

• Place a container close to the pump to collect any
spillage.

• Pull out the emergency emptying hose, place it in
the

container and remove its cap.

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• When no more water comes out, unscrew the

P1090

pump cover and remove it. Always keep a rag
nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing
the cover.

P1115

• Remove any objects from the pump impeller by
rotating it.

• Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose
and place the latter back in its seat.

Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the water inlet hose.
Clean the filter using a hard bristle brush. Tighten up
the inlet hose.

The dangers of freezing

If the machine is exposed to temperatures below
0°C, certain precautions should be taken.

• Turn off the water tap.

• Unscrew the inlet hose.

• Place the end of the emergency emptying hose
and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the
floor and let water drain out.

• Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition
the emergency emptying hose after having put the
cap on again.

• When you intend to start the machine again, make
sure that the room temperature is above 0°C.

P1117

• Screw the pump cover fully in.

• Close the pump door.

Warning

When the appliance is in use and depending on the
programme selected there can be hot water in the
pump. Never remove the pump cover during a wash
cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the
cycle, and is empty. When replacing the cover,
ensure it is securely retightened so as to stop leaks
and young children being able to remove it.

Cleaning the water inlet filter

If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime
deposit, the water inlet filter may become clogged.

It is therefore a good idea to clean it from time to
time.

Important!

Every time you drain the water through the emergency
emptying hose you must pour 2 litres of water into the
main wash compartment of the detergent drawer and
then run the drain programme. This will activate the
ECO valve and avoid the detergent remains being
wasted.

Emergency emptying out

If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to
empty out the machine:

• pull out the plug from the power socket;

• close the water tap;

• if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down;

• open the pump door;

• place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the
emergency emptying hose into the bowl. Remove
its cap. The water should drain by gravity into the
bowl. When the bowl is full, put the cap back on the
hose. Empty the bowl. Repeat the procedure until
water stops flowing out;

• clean the pump if necessary as previously
described;

• replace the emergency emptying hose in its seat
after having plugged it;

• screw the pump cover again and close the door.

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Something not working?

Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily
without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, please carry out the
checks listed below.
IMPORTANT: if you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect
use or installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee.

During machine operation it is possible that one od the following alarm codes appears on the display and the
“End” light starts to flash:

- E10 : problem with the water supply

- E20 : problem with water draining

- E40 : door open
Once the problem has been eliminated, press the START button to restart the programme. If after all checks,
the problem persists, contact your local Service Force Centre.

Problem

The machine does not
start

The machine does not
fill

The machine fills then
empties immediately

The machine does not
empty and/or does not
spin

Possible causes

• The door has not been closed. (E40)

• The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket.

• There is no supply at the socket.

• The main fuse or the fuse in the plug has blown.

• The Start button has not been pressed.

• The DELAY has been selected.

• The water tap is closed. (E10 )

• The filter in the inlet hose is blocked. (E10 )

• The inlet hose may be squashed or kinked. (E10 )

• The door has not been closed. (E40)

• The end of the drain hose is too low.

• The end of the drain hose is submerged in water.

• There is no vent in the end of th

• The drain hose may be squashed or kinked. (E20)

• The option has been selected.

• The drain pump may be blocked. (E20)

• The drain hose extension, if fitted, is not correct. Follow the
instructions for connecting to the waste.

• The drainage system pipes are blocked.

• The wash load is unbalanced: redistribute the clothes inside the
drum to allow the machine to spin.

e drain hose.

There is water on the
floor

• Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used
(creates too much foam).

• Check whether there are any leaks from the inlet hose fittings. It is
not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose; check
to see if it is damp.

• The drain hose may be damaged or not securely positioned.

• The detergent dispenser drawer or recess is clogged.

• The drainage system pipes are blocked.
The cap on the emergency emptying hose has not been replaced

•
after cleaning the pump.

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Problem Possible causes

Unsatisfactory washing results:

The machine vibrates or is noisy:

The door will not open:

Spinning starts late or the
machine does not spin:

• Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has
been used.

• Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to
washing.

• The correct temperature was not selected.

• Excessive laundry load.

• The transit bolts and packing have not been
removed.

• The support feet have not been adjusted.

• The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.

• Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.

• The programme is still running.

• The door lock has not been released.

• There is water in the drum.

The door could be opened only when «Door
openable» message appears in the display and
the door locked light goes off.

• The electronic unbalance detection device has cut
in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in
the drum. The laundry is redistributed by reverse
rotation of the drum. This may happen several
times before the unbalance disappears and normal
spinning can resume. If, after 10 minutes, the
laundry is still not evenly distributed in the drum,
the machine will not spin. In this case, redistribute
the load manually and select the spin programme.

visible in the machine. The machine,

which is the result of modern technology, runs

in a very economical way with low water

P1035UK

Water is not

consumption. Performance is

nevertheless excellent.

The machine makes an unusual

noise. The machine is fitted with a commutator

motor which improves machine

performance.

P1034UK

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Service & Spare Parts

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P0042 BD

In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if
you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact your
local Electrolux Service Force Centre by telephoning:

0870 5 929929

Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the
Service Force Centre covering your post code area.

For the address of your local Electrolux Service Force
Centre and further information about Service Force,
please visit the website at www.serviceforce.co.uk.

For Customer Service in Ireland please contact us at
the address below:

Electrolux

Electrolux Group (Irl) Ltd

Long Mile Road

Dublin 12

Republic of Ireland

Tel: [phone]

Email: [email protected]

Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you
have read the details under the heading “Something
Not Working”.

When you contact the Service Force Centre you will
need to give the following details:

1. Your name, address and post code

2. Your telephone number

3. Clear and concise details of fault

4. The model and serial number of the appliance
(found on the rating plate - see picture)

5. The purchase date.

Please note that a valid purchase receipt or
guarantee documentation is required for in­guarantee service calls.

Customer Care Department

For general enquiries concerning your Electrolux
appliance or for further information on Electrolux
products, please contact our Customer Care
Department by letter or telephone as follows :

Electrolux

Customer Care Department (Major Appliances)

Addington Way
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU4 9QQ

Tel [phone]*

or visit our website at : www.electrolux.co.uk

* calls to this number may be recorded for training

purposes.

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Guarantee Conditions

Standard guarantee conditions

We, Electrolux, undertake that if, within 12 months of
the date of the purchase, this ELECTROLUX
appliance or any part thereof is proved to be
defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or
materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the
same FREE OF ANY CHARGE for labour, materials
or carriage on condition that:

• The appliance has been correctly installed and
used only on the electricity supply stated on the
rating plate.

• The appliance has been used for normal domestic
purposes only, and in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.

• The appliance has not been serviced, maintained,
repaired, taken apart or tampered with, by any
person not authorised by us.

• All service work under this guarantee must be
undertaken by Electrolux Service Force Centre.

• Any appliance or defective part replaced shall
become the Company’s property.

• This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and
other legal rights.

Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm
Monday to Friday. Visits may be available outside
these hours in which case a premium will be
charged.

Exclusions

This guarantee does not cover:

• Damage or calls resulting from transportation,
improper use or neglect, the replacement of any
light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic.

• Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance
which is improperly installed or calls to appliances
outside the United Kingdom.

• Appliances found to be in use within a commercial
environment, plus those which are subject to rental
agreements.

• Products of Electrolux manufacture which are NOT
marketed by Electrolux.

European guarantee

If you should move to another country within Europe
then your guarantee moves with you to your new
home subject to the following qualifications:

The guarantee starts from the date you first

•
purchased your product.

The guarantee is for the same period and to the

•
same extent for labour and parts as exists in the

new country of use for this brand or range of
products.

The guarantee relates to you and cannot be

•
transferred to another user.

Your new home is within the European Community

•
(EC) or European Free Trade Area.

The product is installed and used in accordance

•
with our instructions and is only used domestically,

i.e. a normal household.
The product is installed taking into account

•
regulations in your new country.

Before you move please contact your nearest
Customer Care Centre, listed below, to give them
details of your new home. They will then ensure that
the local Service Organisation is aware of your move
and able to look after you and your appliances.

France Senlis [phone]

Germany Nurnberg [phone]

Italy Pordenone [phone]

Sweden Stockholm [phone]

UK Luton

[phone]

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Installation Instructions

It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt

to modify this product in any way.

Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance

does not stand on the electrical supply cable.

Any electrical work required to install this appliance

should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.

Any plumbing work required to install this appliance

should be carried out by a qualified plumber or
competent person.

Should the appliance power supply cable need to

be replaced, this should be carried out by our
Service Force Centre.

Technical Specifications

DIMENSIONS EWF 12108W EWF 14108W

Height 85 cm 85 cm
Width 60 cm 60 cm
Depth 60 cm 60 cm

MAXIMUM LOAD Cotton 8 kg 8 kg

Synthetics 3.5 kg 3.5 kg
Delicates 3.5 kg 3.5 kg
Woollens 2 kg 2 kg
Handwash 2 kg 2 kg
Silk 1 kg 1 kg

SPIN SPEED max 1200 rpm 1400 rpm

POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY 230-240V / 50HZ 230-240V / 50HZ
TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 2200W 2200W
MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION 10A 10A

WATER PRESSURE Minimum 50kPa 50kPa

Maximum 800kPa 800kPa

CONSUMPTION DATA FOR Energy 1.52 kWh 1.52 kWh
WASHING 5 KG NORMALLY Water 60 litres 60 litres
SOILED COTTON

This appliance complies with the following EEC Directives:
73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 relating to low voltage
89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 relating to electromagnetic compatibility.

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Unpacking

P1129

P0001

P1123

2

3

1

P1126

P1127

All transit bolts and packing must be

removed before using the appliance.

You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they
can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported
again.

1. Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the two
rear bottom screws. Slide out the two plastic pins.
Lay the machine on its back, taking care not to
squash the hoses. This can be avoided by placing
one of the corner packing pieces between the
machine and the floor

5. Set the machine upright and remove the remaining
rear screw. Slide out the relevant pin.

6. Plug all the holes with the plugs which you will

find in the envolope containing the instruction
manual.

P1128

P0002

Important !

You are advised to keep all the packaging for re-use
in case the machine is to be transported again.
In case of moving out the same precautions as per
paragraphe “The dangers of freezing” must be
taken i.e. the residual water in the hoses must be
pumped out.

2. Remove the polystyrene block(s) from the bottom
of the machine and release the two plastic bags.

3. Very carefully slide out the left polythene bag,
removing it towards the right and then

downwards.

4. Very carefully slide out the right polythene bag,
removing it towards the left and then upwards.
Remove the bottom cover found inside the drum
of your appliance, lay it’s hook as the arrow ’A’
indicates and push the top of the cover to seal it
closed

Positioning

Install the machine on a flat hard floor.
Make sure that air circulation around the machine is
not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Check that the
machine does not touch the wall or other kitchen
units.
Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials
under the machine to compensate for any
unevenness in the floor.

Your new washing machine has been designed to be
permanently plumbed in to your home’s water supply
and drainage system. However, if this is not possible,
it may be connected to suitable existing tap with the
drain hose discharging into a sink.
The appliance has one inlet hose, with female 3/4”
BSP thread connector. If this connection is not
compatible with the plumbing of the existing
installation, a variety of connectors are available from
good hardware stores and plumbers merchants to
suit most domestic plumbing. Any alteration to your
existing plumbing must be carried out by a
competent person, or qualified plumber.

Installation on a Suspended Floor

Suspended wooden floors are particularly
susceptible to vibration. To help prevent vibration we
recommend you place a waterproof wood panel, at
least 15 mm thick under the appliance, secured to at

least 2 floor beams with screws. If possible install the
Important: You can find more detailed instructions
regarding the bottom cover assembling in it’s relative
bag.

appliance in one of the corners of the room, where

the floor is more stable.

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Water inlet

Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread.
Do not use previously used hoses for water
connection.

P1088

U piece

supplied

P1199

Place the drain hose into your standpipe, which
should have an internal diameter of approximately
38mm thus ensuring there is an air break between
the drain hose and standpipe.

Installation should comply with local water authority
and building regulations’ requirements.

The appliance must be connected to a cold water
supply.

A minimum water pressure of 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar) is
required for safe operation of the appliance.

If you cannot make the cold water connection direct
from the rising mains, you may be able to operate the
appliance from your cold water storage system.

There should be a minimum distance of 5.02m
(16.5 ft) between the appliance’s inlet and the bottom
of the water storage tank.

Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut. After
positioning the inlet hose, be sure to tighten the ring
nut again to prevent leaks.

P0021

Water drainage

This appliance is designed to be permanently
plumbed into your home's drainage system using one
of the following methods.

38 mm (11.2)

standpipe

diameter

30 cm (12")

P1200

When discharging into a standpipe ensure that the
top of the standpipe is no more than 90cm (35.4'')
and no less than 60cm (23.6'') above floor level.

3 pin

Max. 90 cm (35.4)

Min. 60 cm (23.6)

P1201

The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4
metres. An additional drain hose and joining piece is
available from your local Service Force Centre.
The joining piece must have an internal diameter of
18mm.

If your drain hose looks like this (see below) you do
not require the “U” piece”. Just push the hose firmly
into the standpipe.

1. Into a drainage standpipe.

Firstly form a hook in the end of the drain hose using
the “U” piece” supplied.

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2. Onto a sink outlet spigot.

If the outlet spigot has not been used before, remove
any blanking plug that may be in place.

P1197

Push the drain hose onto the spigot and secure with
a clip if required, ensure a loop is formed in the drain
hose (see diagram) to prevent waste from the sink
entering the washing machine.

Loop

P1198

The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4
metres. An additional drain hose and joining piece is
available from your local Service Force Centre.
The joining piece must have an internal diameter of
18mm.

Important

• Before connecting the machine to new pipework or
to pipework that has not been used for some time,
run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out
any debris that may have collected in the pipes.
For the correct functioning of the machine the drain

•
hose must be hooked on the proper support piece

situated on the top of the back side of the
appliance.

Levelling

Level the washing machine by raising or lowering the
feet.
The feet may be tight to adjust as they incorporate a
self locking nut, but the machine MUST be level and
stable.

P1051

Any necessary adjustment can be made with a
spanner. Accurate levelling prevents vibration, noise
and displacement of the machine during operation.

Some vibration is inevitable, especially if mounted on
a wooden floor.

Sprung wooden floors are particularly susceptible to
vibration. For advice, consult a builder. If possible,
always place the machine on a solid floor.

Special conditions

If the floor is carpeted or covered with crumbly or soft
material, insert a rigid support base under the feet to
prevent noise, vibration or displacement. The base
should protrude a few centimetres beyond the edges
of the machine.

Warning

The machine should NOT be placed on deep

pile carpeting.

Note

Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it
is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a
breakdown.

In the interest of the environment

Washing machines and dishwashers should be
connected to the FOUL drainage system, the water
will then be taken to a sewage works for treatment
before being discharged safely into a river.
It is essential that these appliances are not
connected to the surface water drainage system as
this water is discharged directly into a river or stream
and may cause pollution.
If you require any further advice please contact your
local water authority.

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Electrical connection

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

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED.

The manufacturer declines any liability
should this safety measure not be
observed.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

Green and Yellow - Earth

Blue - Neutral

Brown - Live

GREEN & YELLOW

E

13A

L

N

Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply
voltage is the same as that indicated on the
appliance’s rating plate. The rating plate is located at
the bottom of the rim of the open door.

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Ser. No. .........

The appliance is supplied with a 13amp plug fitted.
In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug
supplied, a 13amp ASTA approved (BS 1363/A) fuse
must be used.
Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason,
proceed as described below.

BROWN

BLUE

P1041

CORD CLAMP

The wire coloured green and yellow must be
connected to the terminal marked with the letter «E»
or by the earth symbol or coloured green and
yellow.

The wire coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal marked «N» or coloured black.

The wire coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal marked «L» or coloured red.
Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray
strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be
secure over the outer sheath.

WARNING:

A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket

is a serious safety (shock) hazard.
Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of
safely.

Should the appliance power supply cable need to
be replaced, this must be carried out by our
Service Force Centre.

Note

When the appliance is installed the power supply
cable must be accessible.

Permanent connection

In the case of permanent connection it is necessary
that you install a double pole switch between the
appliance and the electricity supply (mains), with a
minimum gap of 3mm between the switch contacts
and of a type suitable for the required load in
compliance with the current electrical regulations.

The switch must not break the yellow and green
earth cable at any point.

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