Electrolux EWF7525DQWA User Manual

EWF7525DQWA

WASHING MACHINE		USER MANUAL

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT MAY IMPACT YOUR MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY

Adherence to the directions for use in this manual is extremely important for health and safety. Failure to strictly adhere to the requirements in this manual may result in personal injury, property damage and affect your ability to make a claim under the Electrolux manufacturer’s warranty provided with your product. Products must be used, installed and operated in accordance with this manual. You may not be able to claim on the Electrolux manufacturer’s warranty in the event that your product fault is due to failure to adhere to this manual.

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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............	4
1.1	Conditions Of Use......................	4
1.2	Child Safety................................	4
1.3	General Safety...........................	5
1.4	Installation..................................	6
1.5	Use.............................................	6
2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION..............		7
2.1	Parts...........................................	7
2.2 Accessories................................		7
3. CONTROL PANEL...........................		8
3.1	Control Panel Description..........	8
3.2	Program Description..................	9
3.3 Maximum Load..........................		9
3.4	Program Options Compatibility.10
3.5	Options.....................................	10
3.6	Setting......................................	13
3.7	Start/Pause ( ),
	Pause to add clothes ( )......	14
4. BEFORE FIRST USE.....................		14
5. DAILY USE.....................................		15
5.1	Loading The Laundry...............	15
5.2	Using Detergent And Additives. 15
5.3	Options Setting........................	16
5.4	Starting A Cycle ( )..............	17
5.5	Interruption Of A Program........	17
5.6	Changing A Program................	17
5.7	Changing The Options.............	17
5.8	Opening The Door...................	17
5.9 At The End Of The Program....		17
5.10 When The Washing Program
	Is Completed, But There Is
	Water In The Drum (Option
	“Rinse & Hold” is used)............	18
5.11 AUTO Standby Mode.............		18
6. WASHING HINTS..........................		19
6.1	Sorting The Laundry................	19
6.2 Temperatures...........................		19
6.3	Before Loading The Laundry...	19
6.4 Maximum Loads.......................		19
6.5	Removing Stains......................	19
6.6	Detergents Type And Quantity
	Of Detergent............................	20
7. INTERNATIONAL WASH CODE
SYMBOLS.....................................		21

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8. CARE AND CLEANING.................		21
8.1	External Cleaning.....................	21
8.2	Descaling.................................	21
8.3 After Each Wash......................		21
8.4	Maintenance Wash..................	22

8.5Cleaning The Dispenser Drawer.22

8.6Cleaning The Drawer Recess.. 22

8.7Cleaning The Drawer Bottom... 23

8.8	Cleaning The Water Inlet Filter...		24
8.9	Frost Precautions.....................		24
9. TROUBLESHOOTING...................			25
9.1	Possible Failures......................		25
9.2	Emergency Door Opening.......		27
10. TECHNICAL DATA.......................			28
11. INSTALLATION............................			29
11.1		Unpacking..............................	29
11.2		Positioning..............................	30
11.3		Water Inlet..............................	31
11.4		Water Drainage......................	31
11.5		Electrical Connection.............	32
12. ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS.....			33
12.1 Packaging Materials...............			33
12.2 Old Machine...........................			33
12.3 Ecological Hints.....................			33
		WARRANTY....................	35

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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:

staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environtment;

farm houses;

by clients in hotels, motels, and other residential type environments;

bed and breakfast type environtments;

areas for communal use in blocks of flats or in launderettes.

WARNING! The appliance must not be supplied

through an external switching device, such as timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by utility.

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

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.

The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to children - danger of suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach.

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

Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum.

This machine is provided with child safety lock option

( ) to prevent children playing with the control panel. (see page 13)

1.3 General Safety

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

During high temperature wash program the door glass may get hot. Do not touch it!

Make sure that small pets do not climb into the drum. To avoid this, please check inside 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 manufacturer’s recommended quantities of fabric softener and detergent. Damage to the fabric or appliance can occur if you exceed the recommended amount.

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.

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.

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.

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1.4Installation

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.

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, check that it is not standing on the inlet and drain hose and the worktop is not pressing the electrical supply cable.

If the appliance is installed on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely.

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.

May cause electric shock! if the machine is not connected to an earthed/ground system. DO NOT touch the wet clothes and metal parts.

For safety reasons do not use double adaptors, extension cords and multi-plug adapters.

1.5Use

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.

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.

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2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

2.1 Parts

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	3	1	Detergent/Softener Dispenser
		2	Worktop
		3	Control Panel
	4	4	Door
		5	Emergency
			Door Opening
		6	Front Feet
			(Level Adjustment)

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7 Water Drain Hose

68 Water Inlet Hose

9 Rear Feet (Fixed)

10 10 Mains Cable

11 Transit Bolts

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12 Transit Bolts, Hose Support

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CAUTION !

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All transit bolts (3 pcs) must be removed before using the appliance.

2.2 Accessories

Plastic Caps

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 sink.

Spanner

To remove the transit bolts. To adjust levelling legs.

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3.CONTROL PANEL

3.1Control Panel Description

Cottons
Mixed		90º		1200		Vapour			10
Quick 15		60º		1000		Quick
Daily 60
Delicates		40º		800		Soak			11
Wool		30º		No Spin		Rinse & Spin		Delay End
Bedding
				Rinse
Energy Saver		Cold				Drain & Spin
				& Hold
On/O	Program	Temp		Spin		Option		Start/Pause
								Pause to add clothes
			Lock	Extra Rinse
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9

*** Maximum spin speed depended on model.

1On/Off Button

2Program Touchpad

3Temp Touchpad

4Child Lock Option

5Spin Touchpad

6Extra Rinse Option

7Option Touchpad

8Start/Pause Touchpad

9Delay End Touchpad

10LED Digital Number, will tell you:

-Washing Cycle Time, Delay End Time

-The alarm codes. Refer to the chapter “Troubleshooting” for their description.

11LED Icon

Pause to add clothes status icon

Door Lock status icon

Extra Rinse status icon

Delay End status icon

Woolmark Apparel Care

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.

M1757.

The Woolmark symbol is a Certification mark in many countries.

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3.2 Program Description

		Temperature	Type of load and soil level
	Program	can be
		selected
	On/Off ( )	-	To reset program/switching off the machine.
	Cottons	Cold, 30, 40, 60 ,90°C	White and coloured cotton.
	Mixed	Cold, 30, 40, 60°C	Synthetic or mixed fabric items.
	Quick 15	30°C	Synthetic and mixed fabric items. Light soil and
			items to freshen up.
	Daily 60	30, 40, 60°C	Coloured cotton e.g. shirts, blouses, towels and
			undergarments with normal level of soil.
	Delicates	Cold, 30, 40°C	Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose,
			polyester items.
			Specially tested program for woollen garments
	Wool	Cold, 30, 40°C	bearing the “Pure new woollen, non-shrink,
			machine washable” label.
	Bedding	Cold, 30, 40°C	Special program for one synthetic blanket,
			duvet, bedspread and so on.
			White and colourfast, cotton with normal soil. Set
	Energy Saver	40°C, 60°C	this program to have a good washing results and
			decrease the energy consumption. The time of
			the washing program is extended.

3.3 Maximum Load

Program	Maximum Load (kg)
Cottons	7.5 kg
Mixed	4.0 kg
Quick 15	1.5 kg
Daily 60	4.0 kg
Delicates	4.0 kg
Wool	1.5 kg
Bedding	3.0 kg
Energy Saver 1)	7.5 kg

1) Energy Saver program with 40degC and 1200rpm is recommended for a full load of normally soiled cottons, and is the Water and Energy rating label program.

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3.4Program Options Compatibility

	Program					Option
		Vapour	1)	Quick Soak		Rinse &	Drain &	Delay End	Extra
						Spin	Spin		Rinse
	Cottons
	Mixed
	Quick 15
	Daily 60
	Delicates
	Wool
	Bedding
	Energy Saver

1) Vapour option can be combined with temperature 40°C to 90°C only.

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.

Maximum speeds are:

	Cottons	Max. Spin
	Mixed
	Daily 60	(maximum spin speed
		of your washing
	Delicates
		machine, eg. 1200rpm)
	Energy Saver
	Wool	1000 rpm
	Quick 15	800 rpm
	Bedding

-No Spin

No spin option eliminates all the spin phases and increase the number of rinses.

-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).

Vapour Touchpad

Select this option to add approximately 30 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 will be 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.

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 and there is no cause for alarm.

Quick

With this option you can decrease the program duration. Use this option for items with light soil or items to refresh.

This option will reduce the working time and the number of rinses.

If you need to add more rinse phases, press “Spin” + “Option” at the same time to add “Extra Rinse

” option.

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Soak

This option allows you to soak heavily soiled clothes and stained items at the beginning of the wash before main washing phase.

This option will increase the duration of the program selected for about 50 minutes. And uses more water from normal wash. The process is as follows.

1.fill water and turn the washing drum (this takes about 20 minutes)

After press Start/Pause touchpad, the machine will start add water to the washing drum, which will start to rotate slowly to dissolve detergent and evenly distribute cloths.

2.soak (this takes about 30 minutes.)

The machine will enter the process of soaking, The washing drum will stop and rotate once in a while in order to redistribute cloths.

3.Once the soak process complete, the machine will check the water level again and will start the selected program and continue by using the same soak water.

NOTE

If you Do not wish to use the soak water to wash cloth, please follow the steps below:

1.Press Start/Pause to pause the washing machine. Then press On/Off to turn off the machine.

2.Press On/Off again to start the machine, add detergent, and select the program of your choice. Press Start/Pause again to start the selected program.