Electrolux EWF14822 User Manual
EWF14822
EWF14922
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WASHING MACHINE USER MANUAL
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CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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CONTROL PANEL
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BEFORE FIRST USE
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DAILY USE
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WASHING HINTS
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INTERNATIONAL WASH CODE SYMBOLS
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CARE AND CLEANING
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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TECHNICAL DATA .................................................................................................... 3110
INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................... 3211
ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS .................................................................................... 3712
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WE’RE THINKING OF YOU
Thank you for purchasing an Electrolux appliance. You’ve chosen a product that brings with
it decades of professional experience and innovation. Ingenious and stylish, it has been
designed with you in mind. So whenever you use it, you can be safe in the knowledge that
you’ll get great results every time. Welcome to Electrolux.
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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.
SAFETY INFORMATION
1.
CONDITIONS OF USE
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
Farm houses
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.
1.1 GENERAL SAFETY
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product
in anyway.
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 into the drum before using the appliance.
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.
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 and detergent. Damage
to the fabric or appliance can occur if you overfill. Refer to the
manufacturer’s recommendations of quantities.
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.
Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whalebones,
material without hems or torn material.
Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use, clean
and maintenance.
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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.
1.2 INSTALLATION
This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt,
do not use it and contact the Service Centre.
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.
If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in
order to allow air to circulate freely.
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.
Always be sure, that there is no water leakage from hoses and their
connections after the installation.
Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out
by a qualified plumber.
Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out
by a qualified electrician.
1.3 USE
This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for
purposes other than those for which it was designed.
Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine washed. Follow the
instructions on each garment label.
Do not overload the appliance. See the relevant section in the user manual.
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.
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.
Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket;
always take hold of the plug itself.
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.
1.4 CHILD SAFETY
This washing machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm
persons without supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can be dangerous
to children - danger of suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach.
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Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach.
Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum.
1.5 CHILD SAFETY DEVICE
When you activate this device, you cannot close the door. This prevents children or
pets to be locked in the drum.
To activate this device, rotate the
button (WITHOUT pressing it) inside
the door clockwise until the groove is
horizontal. If necessary use a coin.
To disable this device and restore the
possibility of closing the door, rotate
the button anti-clockwise until the
groove is vertical.
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION2.
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Worktop
1
Detergent/Softener Dispenser
2
Control Panel
3
Door Handle
4
3
5
Door
5
4
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13
Level Adjustment Feet (Front)
6
Mains Cable
6
7
Water Inlet Hose
8
Water Drain Hose
9
Hose Support (2pcs)
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11
Transit Bolts (3pcs)
Level Adjustment Feet (Back)
12
Child Safety Device
13
Rating Label
14
Drain Pump Filter
15
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ACCESSORIES
Plastic Caps
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1011
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To close the holes on
the rear side of the
cabinet after the
removal of the transit
bolts.
Plastic Hose Guide
To connect the drain
hose on the edge of a
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sink.
Spanner
To remove the transit
bolts.
To adjust levelling legs.
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CONTROL PANEL3.
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1
On/Off Button
2
Program Knob
3
Favourite Touchpad
4
Temperature Touchpad
5
Spin Selection Touchpad
6
Adjust Time Touchpad
7
Delay Start Touchpad
3.1 On/Off Button “ ”
On/Off button is used to turn On
and turn Off your washing
machine.
3.2 Program Knob
Turn this knob to set a program.
The related program indicator
comes on. The buzzer sounds.
(See page 10)
3.3 Favourite Touchpad “ ”
Program settings that are
frequently used can be saved (e.g.
Cotton, 60°C, 1200 rpm, with
Prewash and Rinse Plus).
To program/re-program Favourite
with your own selections and save
them, proceed as follows:
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Display
9
Rinse Plus Touchpad
10
Prewash Touchpad
11
Easy Iron Touchpad
12
Vapour Touchpad
13
Start/Pause Touchpad
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Child Lock Option (See Page 17)
1. Put machine in Stand-by mode.
2. Select your desired wash
settings.
3. To save the new program touch
and hold ‘Favourite’ button for 3
seconds.
To recall the favourite wash
program, press ‘Favourite’ button.
You will get acknowledgement on
the screen the Favourite program
is loaded.
You can recall a favourite wash
program ONLY when the machine
is in the program selection mode.
Otherwise touching Favourite will
have no effect.
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3.4 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.
3.5 Spin Selection Touchpad “ ”
Press this touchpad repeatedly to
increase or decrease the spin
speed, if you want your laundry to
be spun at a speed different from
the one proposed by the washing
machine.
No Spin ( )
No spin option eliminates all the
spin phases and increases the
number of rinses.
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.
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).
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).
3.6 Adjust Time Touchpad
This option allows you to reduce
washing time.
Press this touchpad repeatedly to
decrease or return to default
washing time.
This option will adjust the number
of rinse according to selected
washing time.
3.7 Delay Start Touchpad
This option makes it possible to
delay the start of the program by
30 min, 60 min or 90 min and
then by every hour from 2 to 20
hours.
The delay you have selected is
indicated on the display. The end
time will increase in order to show
you the selected delay.
You must select this option after
you have set the program and
before you press the Start/Pause
touchpad.
If you wish to add laundry in the
machine during the delay time
press Start/Pause touchpad to put
the machine in pause mode. Add
laundry, close the door and press
Start/Pause touchpad again.
You can cancel the delay time at
any moment, by pressing ‘Delay
Start’ touchpad repeatedly till the
display shows delay time “ ”, then
press the Start/Pause touchpad.
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3.8 Display
A
Rinse hold icon
B
Spin speed
Extra silent icon
C
D
Wash temperature
E
Cold water icon
F
Time manager icon
G
Washing progress icon
H
Washing cycle time/delay time
D E C F
B
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3.9 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 rinsing phases to a
program. The indicator of this option
comes on.
3.10 Prewash Touchpad “ ”
Select this option if you wish your
laundry to be pre-washed before the
main wash. Use this option for heavy
soil. The indicator of this option
comes on.
When you set this function, put the
detergent into the “ ”
compartment. (Refer page 14-15)
This function increases the program
duration.
H I
I
Delay start icon
J
Door lock icon
It is on, you cannot open the
door.
It is off, you can open the
door.
K
Child lock icon
L
Vapour phase icon
3.11 Easy Iron Touchpad “ ”
When selecting this option the
laundry is gently washed and
spun to avoid creasing. In this
way ironing is easier. The indicator
of this option comes on.
3.12 Vapour Touchpad “ ”
Select this option to add approximately 45 minutes of tumbling in
vapour during the wash cycle.
Vapour helps open fabric fibers up
to allow laundry additives to
release tough stains. The indicator
of this option comes on.
NOTE:
Vapour may not necessarily be
visible inside the drum during a
vapour wash cycle. Vapour is
created below the drum and
allowed to naturally rise into the
clothes.
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Vapour may not be present
during the entire vapour wash
cycle.
Vapour function is more
effective with half load.
At the end of the Vapour cycle
the clothes will be warmer,
softer and detached from the
drum.
If Vapour option is selected,
rinse temperatures will be
elevated.
During a vapour cycle you
may notice vapour exiting
from the drain hose of the
washing machine, this is
normal there is no cause for
alarm.
3.13 Start/Pause Touchpad “ ”
To start the selected program, press
the “Start/Pause”.
To interrupt a program which is
running, press the ‘Start/Pause’ to
pause the machine.
To restart the program from the point
at which it was interrupted, press the
“Start/Pause” again.
If you have chosen a delayed start,
after pressing “Start/Pause” the
machine will begin the countdown.
3.14
Buzzer Sounds
The buzzer sounds operate when:
The program is completed.
The appliance has a malfunction.
If you want to disable the buzzer
sound (except for event of
appliance malfunction),
“Rinse +” and “Vapour” touchpads
at the same time for 3 seconds,
and listen for “BEEP, BEEP”.
To return to default configuration
press these 2 touchpads at the
same time for 3 seconds, and
listen for “BEEP”.
press
3.15 Programs + Options
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Program;
Temperature
Cottons;
90 °C to
Cold water)
(
Mixed;
60 °C to
(
Cold water)
Delicates;
40 °C to
(
Cold water)
Quick 18;
30 °C
Spin
Rinse
Energy
Saver;
2)
60 °C
,
40 °C
Type of load;
weight of load (dry clothes)
White and coloured
cotton with heavy level of
soil;
max. load:
Model EWF14822: 8.5 kg,
Model EWF14922: 9 kg
Synthetic or mixed
fabric items with normal
level of soil;
max. load 4 kg.
Delicate fabrics as
acrylics, viscose,
polyester items with
normal soil;
max. load 4 kg
Synthetic and mixed
fabric items. Light soil
and items to freshen
up;
max. load 1.5 kg
To spin the laundry and
drain the water in the
drum; max. load:
Model EWF14822: 8.5 kg,
Model EWF14922: 9 kg
To rinse and spin the
laundry; max. load:
Model EWF14822: 8.5 kg,
Model EWF14922: 9 kg
White and colourfast,
cotton with normal soil.
Set this program to have
a good washing results
and decrease the energy
consumption. The time
of the washing program
is extended;max. load:
Model EWF14822: 8.5 kg,
Model EWF14922: 9 kg
Max.
Cycle
description
-
Wash
-
Rinses
-
Long spin
-
Wash
-
Rinses
-
Short spin
-
Wash
-
Rinses
-
Short spin
-
Wash
-
Rinses
-
Short spin
-
Drain
-
Spin phase
Three
rinses with
softener
Spin phase
-
- Wash
- Rinses
- Long spin
Options can be
combined
Spin: 1400 to 400 rpm,
No Spin, Rinse Hold,
Extra Silent
Prewash, Easy Iron, Rinse +,
1)
Vapour
, Adjust Time,
Delay Start
Spin: 1400 to 400 rpm,
No Spin, Rinse Hold,
Extra Silent
Prewash, Easy Iron, Rinse +,
1)
Vapour
, Adjust Time,
Delay Start
Spin: 1400 to 400 rpm,
No Spin, Rinse Hold,
Extra Silent
Prewash, Rinse +, Vapour
1)
Adjust Time, Delay Start
Spin: 800 to 400 rpm,
No Spin, Rinse Hold
Delay Start
Spin: 1400 to 400 rpm,
No Spin
Delay Start
Spin: 1400 to 400 rpm,
No Spin, Rinse Hold
Delay Start
Spin: 1400 to 400 rpm,
No Spin, Rinse Hold
Prewash, Rinse +,
Vapour
1)
, Adjust Time,
Delay Start
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Program;
Temperature
Hand Wash;
40 °C to
(
Cold water)
Bedding
60 °C to
(
Cold water)
Wool;
40 °C to
(
Cold water)
Refresh
Mixed
Refresh
Cottons
Type of load; Max. weight
of load (dry clothes)
Machine washable wool,
hand washable woollen
and delicate fabrics with
hand washing “ ”
care symbol;
max. load 2 kg.
Special program for one
synthetic blanket, duvet,
bedspread and so on;
max. load 3 kg.
Specially tested program for
woollen garments bearing
the ‘Pure new wool,
non-shrink, machine
washable’ label;
max. load 2 kg.
Vapour program for
synthetic or mixed fabric
items. This cycle removes
odours and helps to
dewrinkle the laundry;
max. load 1.5 kg.
Vapour program for White
and coloured cotton. This
cycle removes odours and
helps to dewrinkle the
laundry; max. load 1.5 kg.
Cycle
description
- Wash
- Rinses
- Short spin
- Wash
- Rinses
- Long spin
- Wash
- Rinses
- Short spin
-
Clothes
tumble in
vapour
-
Clothes
tumble in
vapour
Options can be
combined
Spin: 1000 to 400 rpm,
No Spin, Rinse Hold,
Extra Silent
Delay Start
Spin: 800 to 400 rpm,
No Spin
Vapour
1)
, Adjust Time,
Delay Start
Spin: 1400 to 400 rpm,
No Spin, Rinse Hold,
Extra Silent
Delay Start
Delay Start
Delay Start
1) Vapour option can be combined with temperature 40 to 90 °C only.
2) Energy Saver program with 60 °C option selected is recommended for a full load of normally
soiled cottons, and is the water and energy rating label program.
WOOLMARK CERTIFICATE
The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by The
Woolmark Company for the washing of machine washable wool
products provided that the products are washed according to
the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the
manufacturer of this washing machine.
Washer authorization number : M1354
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