user manual Washing Machine EWF 10771 W
electrolux Electrolux. Thinking of you. Share more of our thinking at www.electrolux.com Contents Safety information Product description Control panel First use Personalisation Daily use Helpful hints and tips Washing programmes 2 4 5 7 8 8 11 13 Care and cleaning What to do if… Technical data Consumption values Installation Electrical connection Environment concerns 16 20 22 22 23 26 26 Subject to change without notice Safety information Important! Read carefully & keep for future reference.
electrolux 3 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. • 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.
electrolux Product description Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. Its new washing system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.
electrolux 5 Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for detergent used for prewash and soak phase or for stain remover used during the stain action phase (if available). The prewash and soak detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The stain remover is added during the stain action phase. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. If using liquid detergent pour it just before starting the programme. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch).
electrolux Spin Reduction By pressing this button you can change the spin speed of the selected programme. performed. This option is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents, and in areas where the water is very soft. Easy Iron By selecting this option the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is easier. Furthermore the machine will perform some additional rinses in some programmes. On cotton programmes the maximum spin speed is reduced automatically.
electrolux 7 To empty out the water, please read the paragraph «At the end of the programme». 7.5: Option icons. • Extra Rinse , • Easy Iron , • Sensitive (if available). 7.6: Child safety lock (see «First Use» paragraph). 7.7: Soil degree icons • Intensive • Normal/Daily • Light/Quick • Super Quick 7.8: • Duration of the selected programme After selecting a programme, the duration is displayed in hours and minutes (for example 2.05).
electrolux Personalisation Acoustic signals The machine is provided with an acoustic device, which sounds in the following cases: • at the end of the cycle • if there is a fault. By pressing the 4 and 5 buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds, the acoustic signal is deactivated (except if there is a fault). By pressing these 2 buttons again, the acoustic signal is reactivated.
electrolux 9 Reduce the spin speed by pressing button 3 By selecting a programme, the appliance proposes automatically the maximum spin speed provided for that programme. Press button 3 repeatedly to change the spin speed, if you want your laundry to be spun at a different speed. Select the required programme by turning the programme selector dial (1) Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme.
electrolux 1. Set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing button 8. 2. Press button 6 once until the symbol 0’ is displayed 3. Press button 8 again to start the programme. Important! The Time Manager cannot be selected with the Economy programmes. The availability of these soil level icons change according to the type of fabric as shown in the following chart. Important! The selected delay can be changed only after selecting the washing programme again.
electrolux 11 You can select now a new programme. Opening the door After the programme has started (or during the delay time) the door is locked, if you need to open it, set first the machine to PAUSE by pressing the button 8. If the icon 7.10 disappears from the display, the door can be opened. If the icon 7.10 does not go off, this means that the machine is already heating or that the water level is too high.
electrolux Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the washing programme charts. General rules: • Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed; • Synthetics: drum no more than half full; • Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than one third full. Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.
electrolux 13 Degrees of water hardness 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. Level A water softener must be added when water has a medium-high degree of hardness (from degree of hardness II). Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The quantity of detergent can then always be adjusted to degree of hardness I (= soft).
electrolux Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options Detergent Compartment SYNTHETICS 60°-Cold Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed 900 rpm Max. load 3 kg - Red. load 1,5 kg 1) Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.
electrolux 15 Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Max. load 2 kg Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics. Note : A single or bulky item may cause imbalance. If the appliance doesn’t perform the final spin phase, add more items, redistribute the load manually and then select the spinning programme.
electrolux Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry • Draining and spinning: turn the programme selector dial to programme Spin, reduce the spin speed by means of button 2, and then press button 8. Important! This programme cannot be used for very delicate fabrics as silk or wool. Pour the detergent for the soak programme into the compartment marked .
electrolux 17 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. After each wash Leave the door open for a while. This helps to prevent mould and stagnant smells forming inside the appliance.
electrolux Drain pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if: • the machine does not empty and/or spin • the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump. Proceed as follows: 1. Disconnect the appliance. 2. If necessary wait until the water has cooled down. 3. Open the pump door. 6. Insert the detergent dispenser drawer in the guide rails and push it in.
electrolux 19 7. Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it. Cleaning the water inlet filter If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill, check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked. 1. Turn off the water tap. 2. Unscrew the hose from the tap. 3. Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff brush. 4. Screw the hose back onto the tap. 8. Refit the cap on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. 9. Screw the pump fully in. 10.
electrolux What to do if… 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.
electrolux 21 Problem Possible cause/Solution The cap on the emergency emptying hose has not been replaced or the filter has not been properly screwed in after cleaning action. • Refit the cap on the emergency emptying hose or screw the filter fully in. Unsatisfactory washing results: Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used. • Increase the detergent quantity or use another one. Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing.
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electrolux 23 Installation Unpacking 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. 1. After removing all the packaging, carefully lay machine on it’s back to remove the polystyrene base from the bottom. 3. Unscrew the three bolts. 2. Remove the power supply cable and the draining and inlet hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance. 4.
electrolux 5. Open the porthole and remove the polystyrene block fitted on the door seal. Positioning 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 other kitchen units. Level the washing machine by raising or lowering the feet. The feet may be tight to adjust as they incorporate a self locking nut, but the machine MUST be level and stable.
electrolux 25 Water inlet Warning! This appliance must be connected to a cold water supply. 1. Connect the water inlet hose supplied with the machine to a tap with a 3/4" thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance. 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.
electrolux The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres. An additional drain hose and joining piece is available from your local Service Centre. Electrical connection Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door. Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required, also taking into account any other appliances in use. Connect the machine to an earthed socket.
electrolux 27 • Measure out detergent according to the water hardness, the degree of soiling and the quantity of laundry being washed.
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