Electrolux EWF14023 User Manual
EWF14023
EWF14923
User ManualWashing Machine
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
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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 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
5.
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
6.
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
INTERNATIONAL WASH CODE SYMBOLS
7.
CARE AND CLEANING
8.
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
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TROUBLESHOOTING
9.
9.1 Possible Failures
9.2 Emergency Door Opening
TECHNICAL DATA
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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
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.
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.
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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.
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After having installed the appliance,
check that it is not standing on the
inlet and drain hose and the worktop
is not pressing the electrical supply
cable.
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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.
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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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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION2.
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2.1 Parts
Worktop
1
Detergent/Softener Dispenser
2
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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For more
information see
page 22.
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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.
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.
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2.2 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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Pedestal With The Drawer
(*Optional Extra*)
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Plastic Hose Guide
To connect the drain hose on the edge
of a sink.
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Spanner
To remove the transit bolts.
To adjust levelling legs.
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 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 Knob
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Spin Selection Touchpad
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Save Favourite Program
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Temperature Selection Touchpad
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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)
Wash Temperature
B)
Cold Water Icon
C)
Extra Silent Icon
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
A B C D E F G
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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
K HIJO MN LP
J)
Door Lock Icon
K)
Vapour Phase Icon
L)
Vapour Icon
M)
Washing Progress Icon
(Wash/Rinse/Spin)
N)
Ultramix System Icon
O)
Spin Speed
P)
Rinse Hold Icon
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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
Wool ;
to 40°C
Energy
Saver ;
and
1)
40°C
Bedding ;
to 60°C
Tub Clean ;
Sports ;
30°C
Quick 18 ;
30°C
Spin
Rinse + Spin
Vapour
Refresh
Max. load
(dry clothes) ;
Max. Spin Speed
Model
EWF14023 EWF14923
10 kg ;
1400 rpm
4 kg ;
1200 rpm
4 kg ;
1200 rpm
5.5 kg ;
1400 rpm
2 kg ;
1200 rpm
10 kg ;
1400 rpm
3 kg ;
800 rpm
9 kg ;
1400 rpm
4 kg ;
1200 rpm
4 kg ;
1200 rpm
5.5 kg ;
1400 rpm
2 kg ;
1200 rpm
9 kg ;
1400 rpm
3 kg ;
800 rpm
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2.5 kg ;
800 rpm
1.5 kg ;
800 rpm
10 kg ;
1400 rpm
10 kg ;
1400 rpm
2.5 kg ;
800 rpm
1.5 kg ;
800 rpm
9 kg ;
1400 rpm
9 kg ;
1400 rpm
1.5 kg ; Clothes
tumble in vapour.
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.
soil level. See Time Manager table on page 12)
(Adjust wash time according to
Coloured cotton e.g. shirts, blouses, towels
and undergarments with normal level of soil.
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 good washing results and decrease
the energy consumption. The time of the
washing program is extended.
Special program for one synthetic blanket,
duvet, bedspread and so on.
according to soil level. See Time Manager table
on page 12)
(Adjust wash time
For cleaning the tub.
A gentle program designed for mixed fabrics
found in delicate clothes.
Lightly soiled synthetics or mixed fabrics.
To spin the laundry and drain the water in
the drum.
To rinse and spin the laundry.
This cycle removes odours and helps to
dewrinkle the laundry.
Do not add detergent.
Favourite Recall you favourite program.
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.
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3.4 Program Options Compatibility
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Program
Option
Cottons
Mixed
Delicates
Daily 60
Wool
Energy Saver
Bedding
Tub Clean
Sports
Quick 18
Spin
Rinse + Spin
Vapour Refresh
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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X
X
X
X
X
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