Electrolux EWF14822 User Manual

EWF14822
EWF14922

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WASHING MACHINE USER MANUAL

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CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION

1

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

2

CONTROL PANEL

3

BEFORE FIRST USE

4

DAILY USE

5

WASHING HINTS

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INTERNATIONAL WASH CODE SYMBOLS

7

CARE AND CLEANING

8

TROUBLESHOOTING

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TECHNICAL DATA .................................................................................................... 3110

INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................... 3211

ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS .................................................................................... 3712

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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)

10

11

Transit Bolts (3pcs)
Level Adjustment Feet (Back)

12

Child Safety Device

13

Rating Label

14

Drain Pump Filter

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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.

2 5 108 11 124 14

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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

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Easy Iron Touchpad

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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

A G KJL

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

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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

BEFORE FIRST USE4.

1.

Ensure that the electrical and water
connections comply with the
installation instructions.

2.

Put 2 litres of water in the detergent
compartment for washing phase.
This activates the drain system.

DAILY USE5.

Connect the mains plug to the mains socket.

Turn the water tap on.

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Select a Cottons cycle at 90 °C,

3.
without any laundry in the machine,
to remove any manufacturing
residue from the drum and tub then
start the machine.

5.1 Four Steps Start Up Guide

Step 1 - Setting A Program For Washing

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Press the On/Off button to turn on the

1.

washing machine.

Turn the program selector dial

2.

to the required program.

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The relevant light will light up.

-

The buzzer will sound.

-

The selector dial can be turned either
clockwise or anticlockwise.

1

4

3

5

-

Once you selected a wash
program, the program selected
will stay at that position for the
whole of the wash.

-

The display shows the level of
the Time Manager, the program
duration and the indicators of
the phases of the program.

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3.

If you want your laundry to be spun
or use temperature different from
the one proposed by the washing
machine, pess the Spin “ ” and
the temperature “ ” touchpads
repeatedly to change the spin
speed and temperature.

Press the option touchpads, if you

4.

want your laundry to be washed
with special functions.

Different functions can be combined
which is dependent on the program
selected.

Step 2 - Loading The Laundry

Before loading the laundry, please

1.

make sure:

IMPORTANT!

Make sure that no metal
objects are left in the
laundry (e.g. hair clips,
safety pins, pins).

Make sure that you wash lint
collectors separately from lint
producers.

Button up pillowcases, close zip
fasteners, hooks and poppers.
Tie any belts or long tapes.

When these touchpads are pressed,
the corresponding pilot lights come
on. When they are pressed again,
the pilot lights go out.

If you want to reduce washing time,

5.

press the ‘Adjust Time ’ touchpad
repeatedly to reduce washing time.

If you want

washing program

Start ’ touchpad repeatedly to
choose your washing machine delay
time.

Open the door by carefully pulling

2.

the door handle outwards.

to delay the start of the

, press the ‘Delay

Remove hooks or tie them up
in a bag or net.

Wash bras, pantyhose and
other delicates in a mesh
laundry bag, which you can
purchase from your
supermarket.

Check and remove objects (if
there are any) that could be
trapped in the fold.

3.

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

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POSITION USING

POWDER DETERGENT

Make sure that no laundry

4.

remains between the seal and
the door.

Step 3 - Using Detergent And Additives

1.

Detergent Dispenser Drawer

The detergent dispenser is divided
into three compartments.

-

Flap for powder or liquid
detergent.

­This compartment is used for

detergent on all programs.

-

This compartment is only used
for detergent when a Prewash
is selected.

Detergent flap

Compartment ‘MAIN WASH’

Compartment ‘PREWASH’

Close the door.

5.

Powder or liquid detergent.

1

2

Position down :

Position down :

for liquid

for liquid

detergent.

detergent.

Position up :

Position up :

for powder

for powder

detergent

detergent

(factory setting).

(factory setting).

3

Compartment ‘SOFTENER’

­This compartment is used for

fabric conditioner and starching
agent.

When you use the liquid
detergent:

Do not use gelatinous or thick

­liquid detergents.

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Do not put more liquid than

­the maximum level.

Do not set the PREWASH

­phase.

Do not set the DELAY START.

-

2.

Measure out the detergent and
the fabric softener;

-

Pull out the dispenser drawer
until it stops.

-

Measure out the amount of
detergent required, pour it into
the main wash compartment
( ).

-

If you wish to carry out the
“Prewash” phase, pour it into
the compartment marked .

-

If required, pour fabric softener
into the compartment marked
(the amount used must not
exceed the “MAX” mark in the
drawer).

-

Close the drawer gently.

Step 4 - Starting a program

To start a program, press the
Start/Pause ( ) touchpad, the
corresponding pilot light will stop
flashing and a default program
duration will be displayed on the
screen.

After approx. 15 minutes
from the start of a program:

The appliance will automatically

­adjust the selected program
duration according to the type
and size of the load.

-

The display will show adjusted
program duration.

ATTENTION !

If you turn the program selector
dial to another program when the
machine is working, the red
Start/Pause pilot light will flash 3
times and the message “ ”
will appear on the display to
indicate a wrong selection. The
machine will not perform the new
selected program.

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5.2 Interruption Of A Program

To pause press Start/ Pause.

­The indicator will start flashing.

Press the Start/Pause again.

­The program will continue.

5.3 Changing A Program

Changing a running program is possible
only by switching off the appliance.

Press the “On/Off” button to cancel

­the program and to turn off the
appliance.

Press the “On/Off” button again to start

­the appliance. Now, you can set a new
washing program.

The appliance will not drain the
water.

5.4 Changing The Options

It is possible to change only some options
after the program has started.

Press the touchpad “Start/Pause”. The

1.
indicator will start flashing.

Change the options.2.

Press “Start/Pause” again. The program

3.
will continue.

5.5 Opening The Door

While a program or the Delay Start is
operating, the appliance door is locked
and the display shows the indicator “ ”.

First set the machine to PAUSE by pressing
the “Start/Pause” touchpad. Wait until the
door lock indicator “ ” goes off, then the
door can be opened.

If the door lock indicator “ ” does not
disappear, this means that the machine is
already heating and the water level is above
the bottom edge of the door or the drum is
turning. In this case the door CAN NOT be
opened.

If you can not open the door but you
need to open it you have to switch
the machine off by pressing the
“On/Off” button to deactivate the
appliance. After about 5 minutes the
door can be opened.

CAUTION!
Pay attention to the water

level and water temperature.

5.6 At The End Of The Program

-

The appliance stops automatically.

-

The acoustic signal will operate.

-

The display will show “ ”.

-

The indicator of the touchpad
Start/Pause goes off.

-

The door lock indicator “ ”
goes off.

-

Remove the laundry from the
appliance. Make sure that the
drum is empty.

-

Keep the door ajar, to prevent the
mildew and odours.

-

Turn off the water tap.

At the end of the program
the time remaining can
suddenly decrease from 7
minutes or less to 0 due to
the overestimated total
program time during the load
sensing phase. In some
cases (with perfectly
balanced load) the program
time can be shorter than the
time estimated after the load
sensing phase is completed.

This is a normal behavior of
the machine and not a cause
for concern as it does not
compromise its performance.

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5.7

When The Washing Program
Is Completed, But There Is
Water In The Drum

-

The drum turns regularly to
prevent the creases in the laundry.

-

The door lock indicator “ ” is
on. The door stays locked.

You must drain the water to open
the door.

To drain the water:

1.

Set the “Spin” program.

If necessary, decrease the spin

2.
speed.

3.

Press the touchpad “Start/Pause”.
The appliance will drain the water
and spin.

4.

When the program is completed
and the door lock indicator “ ”
goes off, you can open the door.

5.

Press the “On/Off” button to
deactivate the appliance.

5.9 Child Lock Feature

Your appliance is provided with
CHILD SAFETY LOCK which permits
you to leave the appliance
unsupervised with the door closed
without having to worry that children
might be injured by or cause
damage to the appliance.

Set this option before pressing the
Start/Pause and after having
selected the required wash program.

This function remains enabled even
after the appliance is switched off.

Setting Child Lock option:

To activate the function, press
“Prewash” and “Rinse +”
touchpads at the same time until
the display shows the symbol “ ”.

To deactivate the function, press
“Prewash” and “Rinse +”
touchpads at the same time until
the symbol “ ” goes off.

5.8

AUTO Stand-by Option

The AUTO Stand-by option automati­cally deactivates the appliance to
decrease the energy consumption
when:

You do not press any buttons for 5
minutes before you press
“Start/Pause”.

Press the “On/Off” button to
activate the appliance again.

After 5 minutes from the end of the
washing program.

Press the “On/Off” button to
activate the appliance again.

Turn the program knob to set a new
cycle.

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WASHING HINTS6.

6.1 Sorting The Laundry

Follow the wash code symbols on
each garment label and the
manufacturer’s washing instructions.
Sort the laundry as follows: whites,
coloureds, synthetics, delicates,
woollens.

6.2 Temperatures

For normally soiled white
cottons and linen

90°C

(e.g. teacloths, towels,
tablecloths, sheets...).

For normally soiled,
colourfast garments (e.g.
shirts, night dresses,

60°C

pyjamas....) in linen, cotton

50°C

or synthetic fibres and for

40°C

lightly soiled white cotton
(e.g.underwear).

For delicate items (e.g. net
curtains), mixed laundry
including synthetic fibres

30°C

and woollens bearing the

Cold

label pure new wool,
machine washable,
non-shrink.

6.3 Before Loading The
Laundry

Never wash whites and coloureds
together. Whites may lose their
“whiteness” in the wash.

New coloured items may run in the
first wash; they should therefore be
washed separately the first time.

Make sure that no metal objects
are left in the laundry (e.g. hair
clips, safety pins, pins).

Button up pillowcases, close zip
fasteners, hooks and poppers. Tie
any belts or long tapes.

Remove persistent stains before
washing.

Rub particularly soiled areas with a
special detergent or detergent paste.
Treat curtains with special care.
Remove hooks or tie them up in a
bag or a net.

6.4 Maximum Loads

Recommended loads are indicated
in the program charts. General
rules:

Cotton, linen:

Synthetics:

Delicate
fabrics and
woollens:

Washing a maximum load makes
the most efficient use of water and
energy. For heavily soiled laundry,
reduce the load size.

drum full but not
too tightly packed;

drum no more
than half full;

drum no more
than one third full.

6.5 Removing Stains

Stubborn stains may not be
removed by just water and
detergent. It is therefore advisable
to treat them prior to washing.

Blood: treat fresh stains with cold
water. For dried stains, soak
overnight in water with a special
detergent then rub in the soap and
water.

Oil based paint: moisten with
benzine stain remover, lay the
garment on a soft cloth and dab
the stain; treat several times.

Dried grease stains: moisten with
turpentine, lay the garment on a
soft surface and dab the stain with
the fingertips and a cotton cloth.

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Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot

water or a rust removing product
used in cold water. Be careful with
rust stains which are not recent
since the cellulose structure will
already have been damaged and
the fabric tends to hole.

Mould stains: treat with bleach,
rinse well (whites and fast
coloureds only).

Grass: soap lightly and treat with
bleach (whites and fast coloureds
only).

Ball point pen and glue: moisten
with acetone (*), lay the garment on
a soft cloth and dab the stain.

Lipstick: moisten with acetone (*)
as above, then treat stains with
methylated spirits. Remove any
residual marks from white fabrics
with bleach.

Red wine: soak in water and
detergent, rinse and treat with
acetic or citric acid, then rinse.
Treat any residual marks with
bleach.

Ink: depending on the type of ink,
moisten the fabric first with
acetone (*), then with acetic acid;
treat any residual marks on white
fabrics with bleach and then rinse
thoroughly.

Tar stains: first treat with stain
remover, methylated spirits or
benzine, then rub with detergent
paste.

(*) do not use acetone on artificial
silk.

6.6 Detergents and Additives

Good washing results also depend
on the choice of detergent and use
of the correct quantities to avoid
waste and protect the
environment.

Although biodegradable, detergents
contain substances which, in large
quantities, can upset the delicate
balance of nature. The choice of
detergent will depend on the type of
fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons,
etc.), the colour, washing
temperature and degree of soiling.

Only low suds Front load washer
detergents should be used in
this appliance:

powder detergents for all types
of fabric,

powder detergents for delicate
fabrics (60 °C max) and woollens,

liquid detergents, preferably for
low temperature wash program
(60 °C max) for all types of fabric,
or special for woollens only.

The detergent and any additives
must be placed in the appropriate
compartments of the dispenser
drawer before starting the wash
program.

Pour liquid detergent into the
dispenser drawer compartment
marked “ ” just before starting
the program.

If using concentrated powder
or liquid detergents, a program
without PREWASH must be
selected.

Any fabric softener or starching
additives must be poured into the
compartment marked “ ” before
starting the wash program.

Follow the product manufacturer’s
recommendations on quantities to
use and do not exceed the MAX
mark in the detergent dispenser
drawer.

Do not spray stain pre-treatment
products (e.g. Preen) on or near
the machine, as it can attack
plastic materials reducing its life.

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6.7 Quantity Of Detergent To Be
Used

The type and quantity of detergent
will depend on the type of fabric,
load size, degree of soiling and
hardness of the water used.

Water hardness is classified in
so-called “degrees” of hardness.
Information on hardness of the
water in your area can be obtained
from the relevant water supply
company, or from your local
authority. Follow the product
manufacturers’ instructions on
quantities to use.

Not enough washing powder
causes:

the washload to turn grey,
greasy clothes.

Too much washing powder causes:

sudsing,
reduced washing effect,
inadequate rinsing.

Use less detergent if:

you are washing a small load,
the laundry is lightly soiled,
large amounts of foam form

during washing.

INTERNATIONAL WASH CODE SYMBOLS7.

These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best
way to treat your laundry.

Energetic wash

Max. wash

temperature

95 °C

Max. wash

temperature

60 °C

Max. wash

temperature

40 °C

Max. wash

temperature

30 °C

Hand wash

DO NOT

wash at all

Delicate wash

Bleaching

Ironing

Dry cleaning

Drying Flat Tumble dry DO NOT

Bleach in cold water DO NOT bleach

Hot iron

max. 200 °C

Dry cleaning in

all solvents

Warm iron

max. 150 °C

Dry cleaning in

perchlorethylene,

petrol, pure alcohol,

R 111 & R 113

On the line

Lukewarm iron

max. 110 °C

Dry cleaning in

petrol, pure alcohol

and R 113

On clothes

hanger

High
temperature

Low
temperature

DO NOT iron

DO NOT

dry clean

tumble dry

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CARE AND CLEANING8.

WARNING!

You must DISCONNECT the
appliance from the electricity
supply, before you can carry out
any cleaning or maintenance
work.

8.1 External Cleaning

Clean the appliance only with soap
and warm water. Fully dry all the
surfaces.

CAUTION!

Do not use alcohol, solvents or
chemical products.

8.2 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.

To run a maintenance wash:

The drum should be empty of
laundry.

Select the hottest cotton wash
program.

Use a normal measure of
detergent, must be a powder
with biological properties.

8.5 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.

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8.3 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.

8.4 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.

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3

To aid cleaning, the top part of the
additive compartment should be
removed.

8.6 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 program without any clothes
in the drum.

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8.7 Cleaning The Pump

Regularly examine the drain pump
and make sure that it is clean.

Clean the pump if:

The appliance does not drain the
water.

The drum cannot turn.
The appliance makes an unusual

noise because of the blockage of
the drain pump.

The display shows an alarm code
because of the problem with
water drain.

WARNING!

1. Disconnect the mains plug
from the mains socket.

2. Do not remove the filter
while the appliance
operates. Do not clean the
drain pump if the water in
the appliance is hot. The
water must be cold before
you clean the drain pump.

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To clean the drain pump:

1. Open the drain pump door.

2. Pull the flap down.

3. Put a container below the recess
of the drain pump to collect the
water that flows out.

4. Press the two levers and pull
forward the drainage duct to let
the water flow out.

5. When the container is full of water,
put the drainage duct back again
and empty the container. Do steps
4 and 5 again and again until no
more water flows out from the
drain pump.

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6. Pull back the drainage duct and
turn the filter to remove it.

2

7. Remove fluff and objects from the
pump (if there are any).

8. Make sure that the impeller of the
pump can turn. If this does not
occur, contact the service centre.

9. Clean the filter under the water
tap.

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8.8 Cleaning The Water Inlet Filter

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

10. Put the filter back in the pump into
the special guides. Make sure that
you tighten correctly the filter to
prevent leakages.

11. Put the flap back and close the
drain pump door.

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

To clean the water inlet filters:

1.

Close the water tap.

2.

Remove the water inlet hose from
the water tap.

3.

Clean the filter in the inlet hose
with a stiff brush.

4.

Remove the inlet hose behind
the appliance.

5.

Clean the filter in the valve with
a stiff brush or a towel.

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6. Install again the inlet hose.
Make sure that the couplings are
tight to prevent leakages.

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8.9 The Dangers Of Freezing

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

Disconnect the mains plug
from the mains socket.

Turn off the water tap.1.

2. Unscrew the inlet hose.

3. Put a bowl below the recess of
the drain pump to collect the
water that flows out.

7. Open the water tap.

4. Pull forward the drainage duct
and that of the inlet hose in a
bowl placed on the floor and let
water drain out.

5. Screw the water inlet hose back
on and reposition the drainage
duct.

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

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TROUBLESHOOTING9.

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
Centre, please carry out the checks listed below. During machine operation it is possible
that the red Start/Pause pilot light flashes to indicate that the machine is not working.
Once the problem has been eliminated, press the Start/Pause button to restart the
program. If after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.

Malfunction Possible cause Solution

The door has not been

Close the door firmly.

closed. (Error code: )

The
washer-dryer
does not start:

The plug is not properly
inserted in the power socket.

There is no power at the
socket.

The Start/Pause button has
not been pressed.

The delay start has been
selected.

Insert the plug into the
power socket.

Please check your domestic
electrical installation.

Press the Start/Pause
button.

If the laundry are to be
washed immediately,
cancel the delay start.

The water tap is closed.

Open the water tap.

(Error code: )

The machine
does not fill the
water:

The inlet hose is squashed or
kinked. (Error code: )

The filter in the inlet hose is
blocked. (Error code: )

The door is not properly

Check the inlet hose
connection.

Clean the water inlet hose
filter.

Close the door firmly.

closed. (Error code: )

The machine fills
then empties

The end of the drain hose is
too low. (Error code: )

Refer to relevant paragraph
in “water drainage” section.

immediately:

The machine
does not empty
and/or does not
spin:

The drain hose is squashed
or kinked. (Error code: )

The drain pump is clogged.
(Error code: )

The option ‘Rinse Hold’ or
‘No Spin’ has been selected.

The laundry is not evenly
distributed in the drum.

Check the drain hose
connection.

Clean the drain filter.

Disable the option
‘Rinse Hold’ or ‘No Spin’

Slelect spin program.

Pause the machine and
redistribute laundry manually.

Malfunction Possible Cause Solution

Too much detergent or unsuitable
detergent (creates too much foam)

Reduce the detergent
quantity or use another one.

has been used.

There is water
on the floor:

Check whether there are any leaks
from one of the inlet hose fittings. It is
not always easy to see this as the

Check the water inlet hose
connection.

water runs down the hose; check to
see if it is damp.

The drain hose is damaged. Change it with a new one.

Unsatisfactory
washing
results:

Too little detergent or unsuitable
detergent has been used.

Stubborn stains have not been treated
prior to washing.

The correct temperature was not
selected.

Increase the detergent
quantity or use another one.

Use commercial products
to treat the stubborn stains.

Check if you have selected
the correct temperature.

Excessive laundry load. Reduce load.

The program is still running. Wait until the end of washing

cycle.

The door will
not open:

The machine
vibrates or is
noisy:

The door lock has not been released.

There is water in the drum. Select ‘Spin’ program to

This problem may be caused by a
failure of the appliance.

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.

There is very little laundry in the drum.

Wait about 5 minutes.

empty out the water.

Contact the Service. If you need
to open the door, please read
carefully “Emergency door
opening” on next page.

Check the correct installation
of the appliance.

Check the correct levelling of
the appliance.

Pause the machine and
redistribute laundry manually.

Load more laundry.

Unstable floors eg. wooden floors. Refer to relevant paragraph in

“Positioning” section.

Detergent over dose.

Reduce the detergent quantity
or use another one.

Cycle time
longer than
displayed:

Machine unbalance.

Redistribute laundry manually in
the drum and start the spin
phase again. Refer to relevant
paragraph in “Positioning”
section.

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Malfunction Possible Cause Solution

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

Spinning starts
late or the
machine does
not spin:

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 program.

Machine not installed properly. Make sure the levelling of

The machine
makes an
unusual noise:

Transit bolts or packaging
not removed.

The load may be too small.

No water is
visible in the
drum:

Machines based on modern
technology operate very
economically using very little water
without affecting performance.

Pause the machine and
redistribute laundry
manually.

the appliance is correct.
Refer to ‘Installation’.

Make sure that the packaging
and/or the transit bolts are
removed. Refer to ‘Installation’.

Add more laundry in the
drum.

Emergency Door Opening

In case of power failure or appliance failure the appliance door remains locked. The washing
programe continues, when the power is restored. If the door remains locked in case of
failure, it is possible to open it using the emergency unlock feature.

Before opening the door:

WARNING!

Make sure that the water temperature and the laundry are not hot. Wait till
they cool down, if necessary.

WARNING!

Make sure that the drum is not rotating. Wait till the drum stops rotating, if
necessary.

WARNING!

Make sure that the water level inside the drum is not too high. Proceed with
an emergency drain, if necessary (refer to “Care and cleaning” chapter).

To open the door, proceed as follows:

1. Press the button to switch the
appliance off.

2. Disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket.

3. Open the filter flap.

4. Keep the emergency unlock trigger
(red object) pulled downward and, at
the same time, open the appliance
door.

If you are unable to identify or solve the problem,
contact our service centre.

Before telephoning, make a note of the model,
serial number and purchase date of your machine:
the Service Centre will require this information.

TECHNICAL DATA10.

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5. Take out the laundry.

6. Close the filter flap.

Dimensions (Width / Height / Depth)

Power supply (Voltage / Frequency)

Total power absorbed

Minimum fuse protection 10 A

Water supply pressure (Maximum / Minimum) 0.8 MPa / 0.05 MPa

Programs EWF14922

Cottons
Mixed
Delicates
Quick 18

Maximum dry

clothes capacity

Spin speed (Maximum / Minimum) 1400 rpm / 400 rpm

Spin
Rinse
Energy Server
Hand Wash
Bedding
Wool
Refresh Mixed
Refresh Cottons

59.6 X 84.8 X 66.5 cm

220-240 V / 50 Hz

2200 W

Model: Model:

EWF14822

9 Kg
4 Kg
4 Kg

1.5 Kg
9 Kg
9 Kg
9 Kg
2 Kg
3 Kg
2 Kg

1.5 Kg

1.5 Kg

8.5 Kg
4 Kg
4 Kg

1.5 Kg

8.5 Kg

8.5 Kg

8.5 Kg
2 Kg
3 Kg
2 Kg

1.5 Kg

1.5 Kg

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INSTALLATION11.

11.1 Unpacking

CAUTION!
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.

Use gloves. Remove the

1.
external film. If necessary, use a
cutter.

2.

Remove the cardboard top.

Remove the polystyrene packaging

3.
materials.

Remove the plastic bag which cover

4.
the machine.

5.

Open the door. Remove the
polystyrene piece from the door seal
and all the items from the drum.

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6.

Put one of the polystyrene
packaging elements on the floor
behind the appliance. Carefully
put down the appliance with the
rear side on it. Make sure not to
damage the hoses.

7.

Remove the polystyrene base.

8.

Pull up the appliance in vertical
position.

1

2

9.

Remove the power supply cable
and the drain and inlet hoses from
the hose holders (A) on the rear of
the appliance.

A

Remove the three bolts. Use the

10.
key supplied with the appliance.

11.

Pull out the plastic spacers.

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12.

1

Put the plastic caps in the holes.
You can find these caps in the
user manual bag.

2

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11.2 Positioning

It is important that your
washing machine stands firm
and level on the floor to ensure
correct operation.

That the appliance must not be
installed behind a lockable door, a
sliding door or a door with a hinge
on the opposite side to that of the
washing machine door is restricted.

Use a spirit level on the top and
side of the washing machine to
check the levels.

If you do not have a spirit level, as a
guide use the edge of a door frame,
cupboard or bench to check that
the washing machine is level.

Loosen or tighten the feet to adjust
the level. A correct adjustment of
the appliance level prevents the
vibration, noise and the movement
of the appliance when in operation.

When the washing machine is
levelled, try to rock it from corner
to corner. If it does rock, adjust the
legs again until it is levelled and
does not rock.

Never place cardboard, wood or
similar materials under the machine
to compensate for any unevenness
in the floor.

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 cupboard units.

11.3 Water Inlet

Connect the water inlet hose to a
tap with 3/4” BSP thread.

Use the hose supplied with the
washing machine. DO NOT USE
OLD HOSES.

The other end of the inlet hose
which connects to the machine
can be turned in any direction.

Simply loosen the fitting, rotate
the hose and retighten the fitting,
making sure there are no water
leaks.

The inlet hose must not be
lengthened. If it is too short and
you do not wish to move the tap,
you will have to purchase a new,
longer hose specially designed for
this type of use.

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In this case, make sure the end
cannot come unhooked when the
machine is emptying.

This could be done by tying it to
the tap with a piece of string or
attaching it to the wall.

In a sink drain pipe branch. This
branch must be above the trap so
that the bend is at least 60 cm
above the ground.

Directly into a drain pipe at a
height of not less than 60 cm and
not more than 90 cm.

The end of the drain hose must
always be ventilated, i.e. the
inside diameter of the drain pipe
must be larger than the outside
diameter of the drain hose.

The drain hose must not be
kinked. Run it along the floor; only
the part near the drainage point
must be raised.

11.4 Water Drainage

The end of the drain hose can be
positioned in three ways:

Hooked over the edge of a sink
using the plastic hose guide
supplied with the machine.

90 cm

For the correct functioning of the
machine the drain hose must
remain hooked on the proper
support piece situated on the top
part of back side of the appliance.

60 cm

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11.5 Electrical Connection

This machine is designed to
operate on a 220-240 V,
single-phase, 50 Hz supply.

“An incorrect power supply
may void your warranty.”

Check that your domestic
electrical installation can take the
maximum load required (2.2 kW),
also taking into account any other
appliances in use.

CAUTION!
Connect the machine to

an earthed socket outlet.

The manufacturer declines any
responsibility for damage or injury
through failure to comply with the
above safety precaution.

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

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

If this appliance is supplied from a
cord extension set or electrical
portable outlet device, the cord
extension set or electrical portable
device must be positioned so that
it is not subject to splashing or
ingress of moisture.

ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS12.

12.1 Packaging Materials 12.3 Ecological Hints

The materials marked with
the symbol are
recyclable.

>PE<=polyethylene
>PS<=polystyrene
>PP<=polypropylene

This means that they can be
recycled by disposing of them
properly in appropriate collection
containers.

12.2 Old Machine

Use authorised disposal sites for
your old appliance. Help to keep
your country tidy!

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 detailed 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.

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

Normally soiled laundry may be
washed without prewashing in
order to save detergent, water
and time (the environment is
protected too!).

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.

Measure out detergent
according to the water
hardness, the degree of soiling
and the quantity of laundry
being washed.

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