Electrolux EWF8524CDWA User Manual

EWF8024CDWA EWF8524CDWA

User ManualWashing Machine

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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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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.

CONTENTS

1. SAFETY INFORMATION

1.1 Conditions Of Use

1.2 Child Safety

1.3 General Safety

1.4 Installation

1.5 Use

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

2.1 Parts

2.2 Accessories

CONTROL PANEL

3.1 Control Panel Description

3.2 Program Chart

3.3 Program Options Compatibility

3.4 Options

3.5 Settings

3.6 Start/Pause ( ) and Add Clothes ( ) Touchpad

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BEFORE FIRST USE

DAILY USE

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

6.1 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

CARE AND CLEANING

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

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

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farm houses;

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

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bed and breakfast type environtments;

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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

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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 16)

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1.3 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.

1.4 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.

1.5 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.

2.1 Parts

Worktop

Detergent/Softener Dispenser (see page 18)

Cabinet

Front Panel

Transit Bolts

Control Panel

(see page 10)

Door

Drain Pump Filter

(see page 26)

Level Adjustment

Feet (Front)

Mains Cable

Water Inlet Hose (see page 37)

Transit Bolts & Hose Support

Transit Bolts &

Hose Support

Water Drain Hose

(see page 38)

Level Adjustment

Feet (Back)

Detergent/Softener Dispenser (For more informations, see page 18)

Softener

Main Wash

Prewash

Door (when open) (for more informations, see page 18)

Drain Pump Filter (when open)

Drum Lifter (X3)

Stainless Steel Washing Drum

Transit Bolt (when remove)

Transit bolts 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.

Level Adjustment Feet

Drain Pump

Filter Door

Drain Pump

Filter

Plastic Hose Guide

To connect the drain hose on the edge of a sink.

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CONTROL PANEL3.

3.1 Control Panel Description

SensorWash™

3 75

421 6

11 10

Vapour

12 13

Prewash

Program Selector Knob

Temperature Selection Touchpad

On/Off Button

Spin Selection Touchpad

Sensor Wash Touchpad

Vapour Touchpad

Prewash Touchpad

Start/Pause and

Add Clothes Touchpad

Time Manager Touchpad

Delay End Touchpad

Display

A) B) C) D)

F E

Program Time Time Manager Level Add Clothes Icon Program Phase Indication Icon:

Ultramix phase Wash phase Rinse phase Spin phase Vapour phase Anticrease Phase Icon

Save Favourite Program Option

Child Lock Option

3.2 Program Chart

Program; Temperature range

Cottons;

Cold to 90°C

Mixed;

Cold to 60°C

Bedding; Special program for one synthetic blanket, Cold to 60°C

Energy Saver;

40°C

and

Spin

Speed

1200

rpm

1200

rpm

800 rpm

1200

rpm

60°C

Baby Care;

Cold to 40°C

Vapour

1200

rpm

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Refresh

Max. Load

(Dry Clothes)

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8.5 kg

1.5 kg

Type of load and soil level Max.

White and coloured cotton. (Adjust wash

8 kg

time according to soil level. See Time Manager table on page 14)

Synthetic or mixed fabric items. (Adjust wash time according to soil level. See Time

4 kg

Manager table on page 14)

4 kg

3 kg

duvet, bedspread and so on. (Adjust wash time according to soil level. See Time Manager table on page 14)

3 kg

White and colourfast cotton. Set this program to have a good washing results

8 kg

and decrease the energy consumption. The time of the washing program is extended.

Baby cotton clothes and delicate knitting

4 kg

items with normal soil.

4 kg

This cycle removes odours and helps to dewrinkle the laundry.

Do not add detergent.

Tub Clean

Spin

Rinse + Spin To rinse and spin the laundry.

– –

1200

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For cleaning the tub.

To spin the laundry and drain the water in

8 kg

the drum.

8 kg

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Program; Temperature range

Sports;

30°C

Quick 15;

30°C

Daily 60;

30°C to 60°C

Wool ;

Cold to 40°C

Delicates;

Cold to 40°C

Favourite Recall you favourite program.

Spin

Speed

800 rpm

1200

rpm

1200

rpm

1200

rpm

– –

Max. Load

(Dry Clothes)

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1.5 kg

5.5 kg

Type of load and soil level Max.

A gentle program designed for mixed fabrics found in delicate clothes.

Lightly soiled synthetics or mixed fabrics.

Coloured cotton e.g. shirts, blouses, towels and undergarments with normal level of soil.

Specially tested program for woollen

2 kg

garments bearing the “Pure new woollen, non-shrink, machine washable” label.

2 kg

Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose, polyester items. (Adjust wash time

4 kg

according to soil level. See Time Manager table on page 14)

4 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.

Woolmark Apparel Care - Blue

The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by The Woolmark Company for the washing of wool garments labelled as “hand wash” provided that the garments are washed according to the instructions issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine. Follow the garment care label for drying and other laundry instructions. M1361

The Woolmark symbol is a Certification mark in many countries.

3.3 Program Options Compatibility

Program

Cottons

Mixed

Bedding

Energy Saver

Baby Care

Vapour Refresh

Tub Clean

Spin

Rinse + Spin

Sports

Quick 15

Daily 60

Wool

Delicates

Favourite

Rinse

Hold

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Manager

Spin

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- - - - - - -

Time

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Option

End

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Sensor

Wash

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

3.4 Options

PrewashDelay

VapourNo

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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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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).

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Time Manager

This option allows you to adjust the wash time. Press this touchpad repeatedly to decrease or increase the wash time according to the soil level of your wash. Use the table below as a guide.

Soil Level

LightLightly Medium Normal Heavy

Time Manager function is not available when is on.

Delay End ( ) Touchpad

Before you start the program, this option makes it possible to define the end of the washing program from minimum of 1 hour to maximum of 20 hours.

If program duration is longer than 3 hours, minimum Delay End option starts from 4 hours.

Press the Delay End touchpad to choose the end time as you wish. The display shows the number of hours and the indicator beside the touchpad is on.

This option must be selected after choosing the wash program, and before pressing the “Start/Pause” touchpad.

For example, if the program duration of your selected program is 3.20 hours and you define the “Delay End” time to 6 hours. This means your wash program will finish in 6 hours. (See diagram)

“Delay End” Time : 6 hrs.

Countdown

Working Cycle

3.20 hrs.2.40 hrs.

If you wish to modify or cancel Delay End option after starting the program, follow the steps below:

set the washing machine to PAUSE by

pressing “Start/Pause” touchpad;

deselect this option by pressing “Delay End” touchpad repeatedly till the display shows delay time “ ”;

press the “Start/Pause” to start the

program.

( ) Touchpad

Press touchpad to toggle wash and rinse sensor of the machine.

The machine will automatically detect soil level and give the number of rinse to your wash for a better wash and rinse performance.

So, you will get the perfect care for you favourite clothes, with less colour fading and minimal textural damage.

Pressed

Start/Pause

After selecting Delay End time, press Start/Pause touchpad to start the program. Machine will then countdown and update time on the display every hours until it reaches the starting point of the wash cycle.

Start the Program

End of

Cycle

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