Electrolux EWF14013, EWF14013EDH3896GDW User Manual
EWF14013
User ManualWashing Machine
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
We recommend the use of original spare parts.When contacting Service, ensure that
you have the following data available. The information can be found on the rating plate.
Model, PNC, Serial Number.
Warning / Caution-Safety information.
General information and tips
Environmental information.
Subject to change without notice.
CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION
1.1 Conditions Of Use
1.2 Child Safety
1.3 Child Safety Device (Door Block Button)
1.4 General Safety
1.5 Installation
1.6 Use
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
2.
2.1 Parts
2.2 Product Feature
2.3 Accessories
CONTROL PANEL
3.
3.1 Control Panel Description
3.2 Display
3.3 Program Chart
3.4 Program Options Compatibility
3.5 Options
3.6 Settings
3.7 Start/Pause ( ) and Add Clothes ( ) Touchpad
BEFORE FIRST USE
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CONTENTS
DAILY USE
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5.1 Loading The Laundry
5.2 Using Detergent And Additives
5.3 Options Setting
5.4 Starting A Cycle
5.5 Interruption Of A Program
5.6 Changing A Program
5.7 Changing The Options
5.8 Opening The Door
5.9 At The End Of The Program
5.10 When The Washing Program Is Completed, But There Is Water In The Drum
5.11 AUTO Off Mode
WASHING HINTS
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6.1 Sorting The Laundry
6.2 Temperatures
6.3 Before Loading The Laundry
6.4 Maximum Loads
6.5 Removing Stains
6.6 Detergents Type And Quantity Of Detergent
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INTERNATIONAL WASH CODE SYMBOLS
CARE AND CLEANING
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8.1 External Cleaning
8.2 Descaling
8.3 After Each Wash
8.4 Maintenance Wash With “Tub Clean” Program
8.5 Cleaning The Dispenser Drawer
8.6 Cleaning The Drawer Recess
8.7 Cleaning The Pump
8.8 Cleaning The Water Inlet Filter
8.9 Frost Precautions
TROUBLESHOOTING
9.
9.1 Possible Failures
9.2 Emergency Door Opening
10.
TECHNICAL DATA
INSTALLATION
11.
11.1 Unpacking
11.2 Positioning
11.3 Water Inlet
11.4 Water Drainage
11.5 Electrical Connection
ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS
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12.1 Packaging Materials
12.2 Old Machine
12.3 Ecological Hints
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WARRANTY
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1.
SAFETY INFORMATION
1.1 Conditions Of Use
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar
applications such as:
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Farm houses
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By clients in serviced apartments, holiday apartments and
residential type environments.
In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use,
before installing and first using the appliance, read this user
manual carefully, including its hints and warnings.
To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important
to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly
familiar with its operation and safety features.
Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with
the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it
through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and
safety.
1.2 Child Safety
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This washing machine is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons without supervision.
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Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
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The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene)
can be dangerous to children - danger of suffocation! Keep
them out of children’s reach.
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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.
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This machine is provided with child safety lock option ( )
to prevent children playing with the control panel.
(see page 13)
1.3 Child Safety Device (Door Block Button)
When you activate this device, you cannot close the door.
This prevents children or pets being locked in the drum.
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To activate this device, rotate the
button (WITHOUT pressing it) inside
the door clockwise until it stops.
If necessary use a coin.
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To disable this device and restore the possibility of
closing the door, rotate the button counter-clockwise until
the groove is vertical.
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1.4 General Safety
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It is dangerous to alter the specifications
or attempt to modify this product in any
way.
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During high temperature wash program
the door glass may get hot. Do not
touch it!
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Make sure that small pets do not climb
into the drum. To avoid this, please
check inside the drum before using the
appliance.
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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.
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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.
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Only use manufacturer’s recommended
quantities of fabric softener and
detergent. Damage to the fabric or
appliance can occur if you exceed the
recommended amount.
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Do not use your washing machine to
wash articles with whalebones, material
without hems or torn material.
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Always unplug the appliance and turn
off the water supply after use, clean and
maintenance.
This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
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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 Centre. Always insist on
genuine spare parts.
1.5 Installation
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This appliance is heavy. Care should
be taken when moving it.
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When unpacking the appliance, check
that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not
use it and contact the Service Centre.
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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,
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check that it is not standing on the inlet
and drain hose and the worktop is not
pressing the electrical supply cable.
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If the appliance is installed on a
carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in
order to allow air to circulate freely.
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Always be sure, that there is no water
leakage from hoses and their
connections after the installation.
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Any plumbing work required to install
this appliance should be carried out by a
qualified plumber.
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Any electrical work required to install
this appliance should be carried out by a
qualified electrician.
May cause electric shock! if the
machine is not connected to an
earthed/ground system. DO NOT touch
the wet clothes and metal parts.
1.6 Use
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This appliance is designed for domestic
use. It must not be used for purposes
other than those for which it was
designed.
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Only wash fabrics which are designed to
be machine washed. Follow the
instructions on each garment label.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION2.
2.1 Parts
Worktop
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Detergent/Softener Dispenser
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For more information see page 15.
Control Panel
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Door
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Door Handle
Drain Pump Filter
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Do not overload the appliance. See the
relevant section in the user manual.
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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.
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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.
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Never pull the power supply cable to
remove the plug from the socket; always
take hold of the plug itself.
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Never use the washing machine if the
power supply cable, the control panel,
the working surface or the base are
damaged so that the inside of the
washing machine is accessible.
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Level Adjustment
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Feet (Front)
Drum Light
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Drum Lifter
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Rating Label
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Child Safety Device
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For more information see
page 5.
For more
information see
page 22.
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Transit Bolt
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Mains Cable
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Transit Bolts + Hose Support
Water Inlet Hose
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Water Drain Hose
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Level Adjustment
Feet (Back)
CAUTION !
All transit bolts (3 pcs) must be
removed before using the
appliance.
2.2 Product Feature
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Load Sensor
This machine has “Load Sensing
Device” which shows how much load
you put in the machine and maximum
load recommended for selected wash
program.
Maximum load
Load
Weight
capacity of selected
program.
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The display shows these
indicators when the door is
open.
The weight shown on display
is an approximate weight only.
For correct operation of the
load sensor, activate the
appliance and set a wash
program BEFORE loading the
laundry in the drum.
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The display will show “Loading
completed” when max limit is
reached for selected program.
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On the display, the weight of the
laundry updates by 0.5 kg steps.
The weight is a general indication
that changes with the type of the
laundry.
If you exceed the max weight limit
of a program, the max limit number
will flash along with buzzer warning
sound.
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Detergent Quantity Indicator
The text bar also gives the indication
about the detergent quantity, when the
door is closed after the laundry load.
By default, the detergent quantity
indication is given as a percentage.
100% is the maximum detergent
quantity (quantity as per the product
manufacturers’ instructions) that you
can put in the “ ” compartment of
the detergent drawer.
You can set the indication as “ml” to
have more precision, by pressing
and at the same time for approximately 3 seconds.
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The message “Set dosage
detergent” comes on in the text bar.
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Press “ ” repeatedly to set the
detergent dosage to maximum
manufacturer recommendation on the
packaging which is the 100%
equivalent.
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For the maximum detergent quantity
see the detergent manufacturer
recommendation on packaging.
You can set 100% equivalent
0 ml to 330 ml.
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Press to confirm.
2.3 Accessories
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Plastic Caps
To close the holes on the rear side of
the cabinet after the removal of the
transit bolts.
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Plastic Hose Guide
Pedestal With The Drawer
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(*Optional Extra*)
This part available from your
authorized vendor.
Only appropriate accessories
approved by Electrolux ensure the
safety standards of the appliance.
If unapproved parts are used, any
claims will be invalidated.
To connect the drain hose on the edge
of a sink.
Spanner
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To remove the transit bolts.
To adjust levelling legs.
To put the appliance higher at the level
what helps easy load and remove the
laundry.
The drawer can be used for laundry
storage e.g. towels, cleaning products
and more.
Read carefully the instructions supplied
with the accessory.
CONTROL PANEL3.
3.1 Control Panel Description
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Program Touchpads
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Spin Selection Touchpad
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Temperature Selection Touchpad
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Save Favourite Program
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Display
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Child Lock (see page 13)
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Rinse Plus Touchpad
Delay End Touchpad
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3.2 Display
A B C D E F G H
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Prewash Touchpad
Start/Pause, Add Clothes Touchpad
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Add Clothes Function Symbol
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Easy Iron Touchpad
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Time Manager Touchpad
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Vapour Touchpad
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UltraMix Touchpad
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On/Off Button
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A)
Wash Temperature
B)
Cold Water Icon
C)
Load Weight
D)
Maximum Load Capacity Of Selected
Program
E)
Time Manager Icon
F)
Washing Cycle Time/Delay End Time
G)
Delay End Icon
H)
Rinse Plus Icon
I)
Child Lock Icon
J)
Door Lock Icon
KO LMNP J I
K)
Text Bar
L)
Vapour Icon
M)
Ultramix System Icon
N)
Extra Silent Icon
O)
Spin Speed
P)
Rinse Hold Icon
“C” and “D” are only displayed
when door is open.
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3.3 Program Chart
Program ;
Temperature
range
Cottons ;
2)
to 90 °C
Mixed ;
to 60 °C
Delicates ;
to 40 °C
Daily 60 ;
30 °C to 60 °C
Quick 18 ;
30 °C
Refresh
Favourite Recall you favourite program.
Max. Load
(Dry Clothes) ;
Max. Spin
Speed
10 kg ;
1400 rpm
4 kg ;
1200 rpm
4 kg ;
1200 rpm
5.5 kg ;
1400 rpm
1.5 kg ;
800 rpm
1.5 kg ;
Clothes tumble
in vapour.
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Type of load and soil level
White and coloured cotton. (Adjust wash time according to
soil level. See Time Manager table on page 12)
Synthetic or mixed fabric items. (Adjust wash time according
to soil level. See Time Manager table on page 12)
Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose, polyester items.
(Adjust wash time according to soil level. See Time Manager
table on page 12)
Coloured cotton e.g. shirts, blouses, towels and
undergarments with normal level of soil.
Lightly soiled synthetics or mixed fabrics.
This cycle removes odours and helps to
dewrinkle the laundry.
Do not add detergent.
More >>
Anti-allergy ;
60 °C
Sports ;
30 °C
Wool ;
to 40 °C
(Press this program touchpad repeatedly to find more program as list below)
5 kg ;
1400 rpm
2.5 kg ;
800 rpm
2 kg ;
1200 rpm
This cycle helps to reduce allergens in clothes by
using Vapour Action System, while softening the
fabric for brighter and cleaner clothes.
A gentle program designed for mixed fabrics found
in delicate clothes.
Specially tested program for woollen garments
bearing the “Pure new woollen, non-shrink, machine
washable” label.
White and colourfast cotton. Set this program to have a
Energy Saver ;
and 40 °C
10 kg ;
1)
1400 rpm
good washing results and decrease the energy
consumption. The time of the washing program is
extended.
Spin
Rinse + Spin
Bedding ;
to 60 °C
Heavy Duty ;
40 °C to 90 °C
Tub Clean ;
1)
Energy Saver program with 40degC option selected is recommended to wash a normally
soiled cotton load at rated load capacity and is the water and energy rating label program.
2)
Symbol “ ” represents Cold water.
10 kg ;
1400 rpm
10 kg ;
1400 rpm
3 kg ;
800 rpm
10 kg ;
1400 rpm
- kg ;
- rpm
To spin the laundry and drain the water in the drum.
To rinse and spin the laundry.
Special program for one synthetic blanket, duvet,
bedspread and so on.
level. See Time Manager table on page 12)
(Adjust wash time according to soil
For a heavily soiled cotton wash load.
For cleaning the tub.
3.4 Program Options Compatibility
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Program
Option
Cottons
Mixed
Delicates
Daily 60
Quick 18
Vapour Refresh
Anti-allergy
Sports
Wool
Energy Saver
Spin
Rinse + Spin
Bedding
Heavy Duty
Tub Clean
1) Vapour option can be combined with temperature 40 to 90 °C only.
Can select and disable option.
X Cannot disable option
No Spin Rinse Hold
3.5 Options
Temperature Touchpad ( )
Press this touchpad repeatedly to
increase or decrease the wash temperature if you want your laundry to be
washed at a temperature different from
the one proposed by the washing
machine.
Spin Selection Touchpad ( )
Press this touchpad repeatedly to increase
or decrease the spin speed or select Rinse
Hold, if you want your laundry to be spun
at a speed different from the one proposed
by the washing machine.
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No Spin ( )
No spin option eliminates all the spin
phases and increase the number of
rinses.
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Extra Silent ( )
By selecting this option, the machine
will not drain the water of the last rinse
to avoid wrinkling the laundry. All
spinning phases are suppressed.
Spin
Extra Silent
This washing cycle is very quiet, and
can be selected at night or other
appropriate times.
The door stays locked with the
water in the drum. To continue
the cycle you must press
(Start/Pause).
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Rinse Hold ( )
By selecting this option the water of
the last rinse is not emptied out and
the drum turns regularly to prevent the
laundry creases.
The door is still locked to indicate that
the water must be emptied out.
The door stays locked with the
water in the drum. To continue
the cycle you must press
(Start/Pause).
Rinse Plus Touchpad ( )
This option is recommended for people
who are allergic to detergents, and in
areas where the water is very soft. Press
it to add two rinse phases to a program.
The indicator of this option comes on.
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