WA S H I N G M A C H I N E INSTRUCTION BOOKLET EWF1087 147124501
132990370.qxd 29/03/2004 09:52 Pagina 3 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated below. We recommend that you keep this instruction manual for future reference and pass it on to any future owners. Warnings The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.
• Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum. To avoid this the machine incorporates a special feature. To activate this device, rotate the button (without pressing it) inside the door clockwise until the groove is horizontal. If necessary use a coin. Disposal Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol recyclable. are >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers.
132990370.qxd 29/03/2004 09:52 Pagina 5 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Installation 5. Set the machine upright and remove the remaining rear screw. Slide out the relevant pin. Unpacking 6. Plug all the holes with the plugs which you will find in the envelope containing the instruction manual. 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.
132990370.qxd 29/03/2004 09:52 Pagina 6 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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. Important! Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes.
Your new washing machine This new washing machine meets all modern needs for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. The possibility of selecting the temperature and all the options offered by this washing machine gives you truly customised washing. The DELAY START option allows you to delay starting of the wash programme to any time of day, so allowing you for instance to make use of overnight economy electricity tariffs.
Use Control panel 95° C Cottons 60° C Synthetics 1 2 Wash Cold Quick Wash Extra Rinse 700 30° C Wool Hand wash On/Off Prewash 900 40° C Delicates EWF 1087 Delay Start Prewash 1000 Rinses 500 Rinse Hold FABRICS TEMPERATURE SPIN SPEED 3 4 5 Skip Eco Stain Start/Pause OPTIONS 6 7 1 ON/OFF button 8 9 Spin Drain Reset 10 11 12 Press this button to switch the washing machine on. Press the ON/OFF button again to switch the machine off.
132990370.qxd 29/03/2004 09:52 Pagina 9 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 6-7 OPTIONS buttons 8 Display Press this button to select the following options: The following pieces of information are shown on the display: • PREWASH: select this option if you wish your laundry to be prewashed before the main wash (not available for WOOL and HAND WASH programme).
132990370.qxd 29/03/2004 09:52 Pagina 10 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) • An alarm code indicates a fault in the machine operation (see the relevant chapter on page 22). Important! The first time you use the washing machine, when you switch it on, it may display a blinking zero. This is due to the fact that the washing machine has performed a washing cycle during the manufacturer’s inspection tests, and this cycle has not been erased after its completion.
132990370.qxd 29/03/2004 09:52 Pagina 11 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Example: Prewash Wash Rinses Spin 11 DELAY START button In this case,both the drain and the spin (at the speed provided for the selected type of fabric) will be performed. This button makes it possible to delay the starting of the programme by up to 23 hours. The delay you have selected is shown on the display for about 3 seconds; afterwards, the duration of the programme reappears.
132990370.qxd 29/03/2004 09:52 Pagina 12 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Washing hints Sorting the laundry General rules: 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. 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.
2990370.qxd 29/03/2004 09:52 Pagina 13 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold. Be careful with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will already have been damaged and the fabric tends to hole. If a dosage ball/device is supplied with your concentrate detergent, measure the detergent into the device/ball which should then be placed on top of the laundry and at the back of the machine drum.
132990370.qxd 29/03/2004 09:52 Pagina 14 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Operating sequence Before the first wash we recommend that you pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle at 60°C, with the machine empty, in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash compartment and start up the machine. 4.
132990370.qxd 29/03/2004 09:52 Pagina 15 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 6. Select the temperature 9. Select the DELAY START Press the TEMPERATURE button if you wish to select a temperature value different from the one proposed by the washing machine. The relevant light will light up. Before you start the programme, if you wish the starting to be delayed, press the DELAY START button repeatedly, or keep it pressed, to select the desired delay.
132990370.qxd 29/03/2004 09:52 Pagina 16 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Pay attention to the level and temperature of the water in the washing machine! When you close the door and press the ON/OFF button again, the washing machine will resume the programme from the point where it had been interrupted. 11. How to change a programme during its cycle Before you make any change, you must pause the washing machine by pressing the START/PAUSE button.
Washing Programmes Type of laundry and degree of soil Programme/ temperature COTTONS Whites and coloureds Description Possible options SPIN SPEED RINSE HOLD PREWASH EXTRA RINSE STAIN QUICK WASH ECO Cottons 95°C - 60°C 40°C -30°C Cold Wash at 95°-60°40°-30 °C or cold 3 rinses Long spin Cottons 60°C - 40°C 30°C - Cold) Wash at 60° - 40°- RINSE HOLD 30°C or cold PREWASH 3 rinses EXTRA RINSE Long spin STAIN Dispenserwashing agents * SPIN SPEED COTTONS Coloureds * QUICK WASH ECO** Synthetics 60°C
132990370.qxd 29/03/2004 09:52 Pagina 18 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) International wash code symbols These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry. Energetic wash 95 60 40 30 Max. wash temperature 95°C Max. wash temperature 60°C Max. wash temperature 40°C Max.
132990370.qxd 29/03/2004 09:52 Pagina 19 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Maintenance Detergent dispenser drawer Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply. After a while, detergents and fabric softeners leave deposits in the drawer. Inspect the drawer regularly. To remove the drawer from the machine, press the button in the rear left-hand corner. After each wash Leave the door open for a while.
132990370.qxd 29/03/2004 09:52 Pagina 20 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) • Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. Drain pump The pump should be inspected 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: • Disconnect the appliance. • If necessary wait until the water has cooled down. • Open the pump door.
132990370.qxd 29/03/2004 09:52 Pagina 21 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) The dangers of freezing If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows: • Remove the plug from the socket. • Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap. • Place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out.
132990370.qxd 29/03/2004 09:52 Pagina 22 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Trouble-Shooting Guide Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out a service technician. Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed below. During machine’s operation it is possible that one of the following alarm codes will appear on the display, then a warning signal will be heard.
132990370.qxd 29/03/2004 09:52 Pagina 23 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Problem Possible cause • The door will not open: • • • • The programme is still running, the drum is turning. The door lock has not yet released. The water level is above the bottom edge of the door. The machine is heating the water. • Spinning starts late or the laundry is not spun enough: • The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
Warranty FOR SALES IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND APPLIANCE: [FRONT LOAD WASHER] This document sets out the terms and conditions of product warranties for Electrolux branded appliances. It is an important document. Please keep it with your proof of purchase documents in a safe place for future reference should you require service for your Electrolux appliance. General Terms and Conditions 1.
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