EW8H258BC EN Tumble Dryer User Manual
www.electrolux.com CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................3 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................5 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 7 4. CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................. 7 5. PROGRAMME TABLE................................
ENGLISH 1. 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Before beginning the installation and use of this appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damages that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference. - Read the supplied instructions. 1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety WARNING! Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.
www.electrolux.com 1.2 General Safety • • • • • • • • • • • • • Do not change the specification of this appliance. If the tumble dryer is put on top of a washing machine, use the stacking kit. The stacking kit, available from your authorized vendor, can be used only with the appliance specified in the instructions supplied with the accessory. Read it carefully before installation (refer to the Installation leaflet).
ENGLISH • • • • • • 5 Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers should be washed in hot water with an extra amount of detergent before being dried in the tumble dryer. Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be dried in the tumble dryer.
www.electrolux.com • • • • • Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket. Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables. Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug. Do not touch the mains cable or the mains plug with wet hands. This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives. 2.3 Use WARNING! Risk of injury, electric shock, fire, burns or damage to the appliance. • • • • • • • This appliance is for household use only.
ENGLISH 7 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 Water container Control panel Internal light Appliance door Filter Rating plate Airflow slots Heat Exchanger lid Heat Exchanger cover Adjustable feet 9 For ease of loading laundry or ease of installation the door is reversible. (see separate leaflet). 4.
www.electrolux.com Press the touch buttons with your finger in the area with the symbol or name of the option. Do not wear gloves when you operate the control panel. Make sure that the control panel is always clean and dry. 4.
ENGLISH 5. PROGRAMME TABLE Programme 3) Cotton Eco Cotton Load 1) Properties / Fabric type2) 8 kg Cycle to be used to dry cotton with "cotton cupboard" dryness level, with maximum energy sav‐ / ing. 8 kg Cycle defined to dry all types of cotton ready to store (cupboard dry). / Synthetic and mixed fabrics. / / Synthetics 3,5 kg Mixed XL 6 kg Mix of garments made of cotton, cotton-synthetic blend and syn‐ thetic fabric.
www.electrolux.com Programme Load 1) Properties / Fabric type2) Woollen fabrics. Gentle drying for hand-wash‐ able woollens. Remove items immediately when the programme is completed. 1 kg Wool The wool drying cycle of this machine has been approved by The Woolmark Company for the drying of wool garments labelled as "hand wash" provided that the garments are dried according to the instructions issued by the manufacturer of this machine.
ENGLISH 6.5 Refresh 11 You can activate the End Alert option with all programmes. To refresh clothes that were in storage. Maximum load cannot exceed 1 kg. 6.6 End Alert 6.7 Reverse Plus The buzzer sounds at the: Increase drum reversing frequency to reduce items twisting and entanglement. To increase uniformity of drying result and help reduce creases. Recommended for large or long items (e.g.
www.electrolux.com 7. SETTINGS A I A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. H G F E B C D Time Dry touch button Start/Pause touch button Delay Start touch button Refresh touch button End Alert touch button Reverse Plus touch button Extra Silent touch button Extra Anticrease touch button Dryness Level touch button 1. Press the on/off button to activate the appliance. 2. Wait approximately 8 seconds. 3. Press and hold buttons (G) and (F) at the same time.
ENGLISH The display shows one of these 2 configurations: • The display shows "Off". After 5 s the display returns to normal mode. • 13 The display shows "On". After 5 s the display returns to normal mode. 8. BEFORE FIRST USE Rear drum packaging is removed automatically when dryer is activated for the first time. Possible to hear some noise. Before you use the appliance for the first time: • • Clean the tumble dryer drum with a moist cloth. Start a 1 hour programme with moist laundry.
www.electrolux.com Alternatively: 1. Rotate the selector knob to the "Reset" position. 2. Wait for 1 second. The display shows . 3. Set the programme. 9.4 At the end of the programme When the programme is completed: • An intermittent acoustic signal operates. • The display shows The indicator is on. The indicators Filter and Tank may come on. • The Start/Pause indicator is on.
ENGLISH Fabric label Description Laundry is suitable for tumble drying. Laundry is suitable for tumble drying at higher temperatures. Laundry is suitable for tumble drying at low temperatures only. Laundry is not suitable for tumble drying. 11. CARE AND CLEANING 11.1 Cleaning the filter 1. 2. 2 1 3. 4. 1 2 5. 1) 6. 1 2 1) If necessary remove fluff from the filter socket and gasket. You can use a vacuum cleaner.
www.electrolux.com 11.2 Emptying the water container 1. 2. 3. 4. You can use the water from the water container as an alternative to distilled water (e.g. for steam ironing). Before you use the water, remove dirt residues with a filter. 11.3 Cleaning the Heat Exchanger 1. 2. 2 1 3. 4.
ENGLISH 5. 6. 7. 8. 17 9. 1 2 CAUTION! Do not touch the metal surface with bare hands. Risk of injury. Wear protective gloves. Clean carefully to avoid damaging the metal surface. 11.4 Cleaning the drum WARNING! Disconnect the appliance before you clean it. Use a standard neutral soap detergent to clean the inner surface of the drum and drum lifters. Dry the cleaned surfaces with a soft cloth. CAUTION! Do not use abrasive materials or steel wool to clean the drum. 11.
www.electrolux.com 12. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible solution You cannot activate the appliance. Make sure that the mains plug is connec‐ ted to the mains socket. Check fuse in fuse box (domestic installa‐ tion). The programme does not start. Press Start/Pause. Make sure that the appliance door is closed. The appliance door does not close. Make sure that the installation of the filter is correct. Make sure that the laundry is not caught between the appliance door and the rub‐ ber seal.
ENGLISH 12.1 If the drying results are not satisfactory • • • • • The set programme was incorrect. The filter is clogged. The Heat Exchanger is clogged. There was too much laundry in the appliance. The drum is dirty. • Incorrect setting of the conductivity sensor ( See chapter "Settings - Adjustment of the remaining laundry moisture degree " for better setting). • The airflow slots are clogged. • Room temperature is too low or too high ( optimal room temperature 19°C to 24°C ) 13.
www.electrolux.com Weight 0,300 kg Global-warming potential (GWP) 1430 1) With reference to EN 61121. 8 kg of cotton centrifuged at 1000 rpm. 2) With reference to EN 61121. 4 kg of cotton centrifuged at 1000 rpm. 3) Energy consumption per year in kWh, based on 160 drying cycles of the standard cotton programme at full and partial load, and the consumption of the low-power modes. Actual en‐ ergy consumption per cycle will depend on how the appliance is used (REGULATION (EU) No. 392/2012). 13.
ENGLISH 21 14. QUICK GUIDE 14.1 Daily use 1 2 3 5 4 1. Push the On/Off button to turn on the appliance. 2. Use the programme dial to set the programme. 3. Together with the programme you can set 1 or more special options. To activate or deactivate an option touch the relevant button. 4. To start the programme , Touch the Start/Pause button. 5. The appliance starts. 14.2 Cleaning the filter 1 2 At the end of each cycle the filter symbol appears on the display and you must clean the filter.
www.electrolux.com 14.3 Programme table Programme 2) Cotton Eco Cotton Load 1) Properties / Fabric type 8 kg Cycle to be used to dry cotton with "cotton cupboard" dryness level, with maximum energy sav‐ / ing. 8 kg Cycle defined to dry all types of cotton ready to store (cupboard dry). / Synthetic and mixed fabrics. / / Synthetics 3,5 kg Mixed XL 6 kg Mix of garments made of cotton, cotton-synthetic blend and syn‐ thetic fabric.
ENGLISH 23 15. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS Recycle materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in relevant containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health by recycling waste of electrical and electronic appliances. Do not dispose of * appliances marked with the symbol with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office.
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