Elba EWF-B6151 User manual

For The Warranty Terms & Conditions, Please Refer To Warranty Certificate
Owner’s Manual
Please read this manual carefully before
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Retain it for future reference.
Record model number and serial number
of the set.
See the label attached on the set and
quote this information to your dealer
when you require service.
WASHING MACHINE
MODEL: EWF-B6151(WH)

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1 Important instructions for safety and
environment
This section contains safety instructions that will help protect
from risk of personal injury or property damage. Failure to
follow these instructions shall void any warranty.
1.1 General safety
• Thisproductcanbeusedbychildrenatandabove8
yearsoldandbypersonswhosephysical,sensoryor
mentalcapabilitieswerenotfullydevelopedorwho
lack experience and knowledge provided that they are
supervised or trained on the safe usage of the product
andtherisksitbringsout.Childrenmustnotplaywith
theproduct.Cleaningandmaintenanceworksshouldnot
beperformedbychildrenunlesstheyaresupervisedby
someone.
• Neverplacetheproductonacarpet-coveredfloor.
Otherwise,lackofairflowbeneaththemachinewillcause
electricalpartstooverheat.Thiswillcauseproblemswith
your product.
• Iftheproducthasafailure,itshouldnotbeoperated
unlessitisrepairedbytheAuthorizedServiceAgent.
There is the risk of electric shock!
• Thisproductisdesignedtoresumeoperatingintheevent
ofpoweringonafterapowerinterruption.Ifyouwishto
canceltheprogramme,see"Cancellingtheprogramme"
section.
• Connecttheproducttoagroundedoutletprotected
bya16Afuse.Donotneglecttohavethegrounding
installationmadebyaqualifiedelectrician.Ourcompany
shallnotbeliableforanydamagesthatwillarisewhen
the product is used without grounding in accordance with
the local regulations.
• Thewatersupplyanddraininghosesmustbesecurely
fastenedandremainundamaged.Otherwise,thereisthe
risk of water leakage.
• Neveropentheloadingdoororremovethefilterwhile
thereisstillwaterinthedrum.Otherwise,riskofflooding
and injury from hot water will occur.
• Donotforceopenthelockedloadingdoor.Theloading
doorwillbereadytoopenjustafewminutesafterthe
washingcyclecomestoanend.Incaseofforcingthe
loadingdoortoopen,thedoorandthelockmechanism
may get damaged.
• Unplugtheproductwhennotinuse.
• Neverwashtheproductbyspreadingorpouringwater
onto it! There is the risk of electric shock!
• Nevertouchtheplugwithwethands!Neverunplugby
pullingonthecable,alwayspulloutbygrabbingtheplug.
• Usedetergents,softenersandsupplementssuitablefor
automatic washing machines only.
• Followtheinstructionsonthetextiletagsandonthe
detergent package.
• Theproductmustbeunpluggedduringinstallation,
maintenance,cleaningandrepairingprocedures.
• Alwayshavetheinstallationandrepairingprocedures
carriedoutbytheAuthorized Service Agent.
Manufacturershallnotbeheldliablefordamagesthat
mayarisefromprocedurescarriedoutbyunauthorized
persons.
• Ifthepowercableisdamaged,itmustbereplacedbythe
manufacturer,aftersalesserviceorasimilarlyqualified
person(preferablyanelectrician)orsomeonedesignated
bytheimporterinordertoavoidpossiblerisks.
1.2 Intended use
• Thisproducthasbeendesignedfordomesticuse.Itisnot
suitableforcommercialuseanditmustnotbeusedout
of its intended use.
• Theproductmustonlybeusedforwashingandrinsingof
laundry that are marked accordingly.
• Themanufacturerwaivesanyresponsibilityarisenfrom
incorrect usage or transportation.
1.3 Children's safety
• Packagingmaterialsaredangeroustochildren.Keep
packaging materials in a safe place away from reach of
the children.
• Electricalproductsaredangerousforthechildren.Keep
childrenawayfromtheproductwhenitisinuse.Donot
letthemtotamperwiththeproduct.Usechildlockto
prevent children from intervening with the product.
• Donotforgettoclosetheloadingdoorwhenleavingthe
room where the product is located.
• Storealldetergentsandadditivesinasafeplaceaway
fromthereachofthechildrenbyclosingthecoverofthe
detergent container or sealing the detergent package.
1.4 Package information
• Packagingmaterialsoftheproductaremanufactured
fromrecyclablematerialsinaccordancewithour
NationalEnvironmentRegulations.Donotdisposeofthe
packaging materials together with the domestic or other
wastes. Take them to the packaging material collection
pointsdesignatedbythelocalauthorities.
1.5 Disposing of the waste product
• Thisproducthasbeenmanufacturedwithhighquality
partsandmaterialswhichcanbereusedandaresuitable
forrecycling.Therefore,donotdisposetheproductwith
normal domestic waste at the end of its service life. Take
it to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronicequipment.Pleaseconsultyourlocalauthorities
to learn the nearest collection point. Help protect the
environmentandnaturalresourcesbyrecyclingused
products.Forchildren'ssafety,cutthepowercableand
breakthelockingmechanismoftheloadingdoorsothat
itwillbenon-functionalbeforedisposingoftheproduct.
1.6 Compliance with WEEE Directive
This appliance’s packaging material is
recyclable.Helprecycleitandprotectthe
environmentbydroppingitoffinthemunicipal
receptacles provided for this purpose. Your
appliance also contains a great amount of
recyclablematerial.Itismarkedwiththislabel
to indicate the used appliances that should not
bemixedwithotherwaste.Thisway,theappliancerecycling
organisedbyyourmanufacturerwillbedoneunderthebest
possibleconditions,incompliancewithEuropeanDirective
2002/96/EConWasteElectricalandElectronicEquipment.
Contactyourtownhalloryourretailerfortheusedappliance
collectionpointsclosesttoyourhome.Wethankyoudoing
your part to protect the environment.

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2 Installation
RefertothenearestAuthorisedServiceAgentforinstallation
oftheproduct.Tomaketheproductreadyforuse,review
the information in the user manual and make sure that the
electricity,tapwatersupplyandwaterdrainagesystemsare
appropriatebeforecallingtheAuthorizedServiceAgent.If
theyarenot,callaqualifiedtechnicianandplumbertohave
any necessary arrangements carried out.
CPreparationofthelocationandelectrical,tapwaterand
waste water installations at the place of installation is
undercustomer'sresponsibility.
Bwarning: Installationandelectricalconnectionsof
theproductmustbecarriedoutbytheAuthorized
ServiceAgent.Manufacturershallnotbeheldliablefor
damagesthatmayarisefromprocedurescarriedoutby
unauthorized persons.
Awarning: Priortoinstallation,visuallycheckiftheproduct
hasanydefectsonit.Ifso,donothaveitinstalled.
Damagedproductscauserisksforyoursafety.
CMake sure that the water inlet and discharge hoses
aswellasthepowercablearenotfolded,pinchedor
crushed while pushing the product into its place after
installation or cleaning procedures.
2.1 Appropriate installation location
• Placethemachineonarigidfloor.Donotplaceitona
long pile rug or similar surfaces.
• Totalweightofthewashingmachineandthedryer-with
full load- when they are placed on top of each other
reachestoapprox.180kilograms.Placetheproduct
on a solid and flat floor that has sufficient load carrying
capacity!
• Donotplacetheproductonthepowercable.
• Donotinstalltheproductatplaceswheretemperature
mayfallbelow0ºC.
• Placetheproductatleast1cmawayfromtheedgesof
other furniture.
2.2 Removing packaging reinforcement
Tiltthemachinebackwardstoremovethepackaging
reinforcement.Removethepackagingreinforcementby
pullingtheribbon.
2.3 Removing the transportation locks
Awarning: Donotremovethetransportationlocksbefore
taking out the packaging reinforcement.
Awarning: Removethetransportationsafetyboltsbefore
operatingthewashingmachine!Otherwise,theproduct
willbedamaged.
1.Loosenalltheboltswithasuitablespanneruntilthey
rotate freely (C).
2.Removetransportationsafetyboltsbyturningthem
gently.
3.AttachtheplasticcoverssuppliedintheUserManualbag
into the holes on the rear panel. (P)
CKeepthetransportationsafetyboltsinasafeplaceto
reusewhenthewashingmachineneedstobemoved
again in the future.
CNever move the product without the transportation safety
boltsproperlyfixedinplace!
2.4 Connecting water supply
CThewatersupplypressurerequiredtoruntheproductis
between1to10bars(0.1–1MPa).Itisnecessaryto
have10–80litersofwaterflowingfromthefullyopen
tap in one minute to have your machine run smoothly.
Attachapressurereducingvalveifwaterpressureis
higher.
CIfyouaregoingtousethedoublewater-inletproduct
as a single (cold)water-inletunit,youmustinstallthe
suppliedstoppertothehotwatervalvebeforeoperating
theproduct.(Appliesfortheproductssuppliedwitha
blindstoppergroup.)
Awarning: Modelswithasinglewaterinletshouldnotbe
connectedtothehotwatertap.Insuchacasethelaundry
will get damaged or the product will switch to protection
mode and will not operate.
Awarning: Donotuseoldorusedwaterinlethosesonthe
newproduct.Itmaycausestainsonyourlaundry.
1.Connectthespecialhosessuppliedwiththeproductto
the water inlets on the product. Red hose (left) (max. 90
ºC)isforhotwaterinlet,bluehose(right)(max.25ºC)is
for cold water inlet.
Awarning: Ensure that the cold and hot water connections
are made correctly when installing the product.
Otherwise,yourlaundrywillcomeouthotattheendof
the washing process and wear out.
2.Tightenallhosenutsbyhand.Neveruseatoolwhen
tightening the nuts.
3. Open the taps completely after making the hose
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points.Ifanyleaksoccur,turnoffthetapandremovethe
nut. Retighten the nut carefully after checking the seal. To
preventwaterleakagesanddamagescausedbythem,
keep the taps closed when the machine is not in use.
2.5 Connecting to the drain
• Theendofthedrainhosemustbedirectlyconnectedto
thewastewaterdrainortothewashbasin.
Awarning: Yourhousewillbefloodedifthehosecomes
outofitshousingduringwaterdischarge.Moreover,there
is risk of scalding due to high washing temperatures!
To prevent such situations and to ensure smooth water
intakeanddischargeofthemachine,fixtheendofthe
discharge hose tightly so that it cannot come out.
• Thehoseshouldbeattachedtoaheightofatleast40
cm,and100cmatmost.
• Incasethehoseiselevatedafterlayingitonthefloor
levelorclosetotheground(lessthan40cmabovethe
ground),waterdischargebecomesmoredifficultandthe
laundrymaycomeoutexcessivelywet.Therefore,follow
theheightsdescribedinthefigure.
• Topreventflowingofdirtywaterbackintothemachine
andtoallowforeasydischarge,donotimmersethehose
end into the dirty water or do not drive it in the drain more
than15cm.Ifitistoolong,cutitshort.
• Theendofthehoseshouldnotbebent,itshouldnotbe
steppedonandthehosemustnotbepinchedbetween
the drain and the machine.
• Ifthelengthofthehoseistooshort,useitbyadding
an original extension hose. Length of the hose may
notbelongerthan3.2m.Toavoidwaterleakfailures,
theconnectionbetweentheextensionhoseandthe
drainhoseoftheproductmustbefittedwellwithan
appropriate clamp as not to come off and leak.
2.6 Adjusting the feet
Awarning: Inordertoensurethattheproductoperates
moresilentlyandvibration-free,itmuststandleveland
balancedonitsfeet.Balancethemachinebyadjusting
thefeet.Otherwise,theproductmaymovefromitsplace
andcausecrushingandvibrationproblems.
1.Loosenthelocknutsonthefeetbyhand.
2.Adjustthefeetuntiltheproductstandsleveland
balanced.
3.Tightenalllocknutsagainbyhand.
Awarning: Donotuseanytoolstoloosenthelocknuts.
Otherwise,theywillgetdamaged.
2.7 Electrical connection
Connecttheproducttoagroundedoutletprotectedbya16
Afuse.Ourcompanyshallnotbeliableforanydamages
that will arise when the product is used without grounding in
accordance with the local regulations.
• Connectionmustcomplywithnationalregulations.
• Powercableplugmustbewithineasyreachafter
installation.
• Ifthecurrentvalueofthefuseorbreakerinthehouseis
lessthan16Amps,haveaqualifiedelectricianinstalla
16Ampfuse.
• Thevoltagespecifiedinthe"Technicalspecifications"
sectionmustbeequaltoyourmainsvoltage.
• Donotmakeconnectionsviaextensioncablesormulti-
plugs.
Bwarning: Damagedpowercablesmustbereplacedby
theAuthorizedServiceAgents.
Transportation of the product
1.Unplugtheproductbeforetransportingit.
2. Remove water drain and water supply connections.
3.Drainallwaterthathasremainedintheproduct.
4.Installtransportationsafetyboltsinthereverseorderof
removal procedure;
CNever move the product without the transportation safety
boltsproperlyfixedinplace!
Awarning:Packagingmaterialsaredangeroustochildren.
Keeppackagingmaterialsinasafeplaceawayfrom
reach of the children.

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Washing Machine / User’s Manual
3 Preparation
3.1 Sorting the laundry
• Sortlaundryaccordingtotypeoffabric,colour,and
degreeofsoilingandallowablewatertemperature.
• Alwaysobeytheinstructionsgivenonthegarmenttags.
3.2 Preparing laundry for washing
• Laundryitemswithmetalattachmentssuchas,
underwiredbras,beltbucklesormetalbuttonswill
damage the machine. Remove the metal pieces or wash
theclothesbyputtingtheminalaundrybagorpillow
case.
•Takeoutallsubstancesinthepocketssuchascoins,
pensandpaperclips,andturnpocketsinsideoutand
brush.Suchobjectsmaydamagetheproductorcause
noiseproblem.
• Putsmallsizeclothessuchasinfant'ssocksandnylon
stockingsinalaundrybagorpillowcase.
• Placecurtainsinwithoutcompressingthem.Remove
curtain attachment items.
• Fastenzippers,sewloosebuttonsandmendripsand
tears.
• Wash“machinewashable”or“handwashable”labeled
products only with an appropriate programme.
• Donotwashcoloursandwhitestogether.New,dark
colouredcottonsreleasealotofdye.Washthem
separately.
• Toughstainsmustbetreatedproperlybeforewashing.If
unsure,checkwithadrycleaner.
• Useonlydyes/colourchangersandlimescaleremovers
suitableformachinewash.Alwaysfollowtheinstructions
on the package.
• Washtrousersanddelicatelaundryturnedinsideout.
• KeeplaundryitemsmadeofAngorawoolinthefreezer
forafewhoursbeforewashing.Thiswillreducepilling.
• Laundrythataresubjectedtomaterialssuchasflour,
limedust,milkpowder,etc.intenselymustbeshakenoff
beforeplacingintothemachine.Suchdustsandpowders
onthelaundrymaybuildupontheinnerpartsofthe
machine in time and can cause damage.
3.3 Things to be done for energy saving
Following information will help you use the product in an
ecological and energy-efficient manner.
• Operatetheproductinthehighestcapacityallowedby
theprogrammeyouhaveselected,butdonotoverload;
see,"Programmeandconsumptiontable".
• Alwaysfollowtheinstructionsonthedetergent
packaging.
• Washslightlysoiledlaundryatlowtemperatures.
• Usefasterprogrammesforsmallquantitiesoflightly
soiled laundry.
• Donotuseprewashandhightemperaturesforlaundry
that is not heavily soiled or stained.
• Ifyouplantodryyourlaundryinadryer,selectthe
highest spin speed recommended during washing
process.
• Donotusedetergentinexcessoftheamount
recommended on the detergent package.
3.4 Initial use
Beforestartingtousetheproduct,makesurethatall
preparations are made in accordance with the instructions in
sections“Importantsafetyinstructions”and“Installation”.
Topreparetheproductforwashinglaundry,performfirst
operationinDrumCleaningprogramme.Ifyourproduct
isnotequippedwithDrumCleaningprogramme,perform
theInitialUseprocedureinaccordancewiththemethods
describedunder“5.2Cleaningtheloadingdoorandthe
drum”sectionoftheusermanual.
CUseananti-limescalesuitableforthewashingmachines.
CSome water might have remained in the product due to
thequalitycontrolprocessesintheproduction.Itisnot
harmful for the product.
3.5 Correct load capacity
Themaximumloadcapacitydependsonthetypeoflaundry,
the degree of soiling and the washing programme desired.
The machine automatically adjusts the amount of water
according to the weight of the loaded laundry.
Awarning: Followtheinformationinthe“Programme
andconsumptiontable”.Whenoverloaded,machine's
washingperformancewilldrop.Moreover,noiseand
vibrationproblemsmayoccur.
Laundry type Weight (g)
Bathrobe 1200
Napkin 100
Duvetcover 700
Bed Sheet 500
Pillowcase 200
Tablecloth 250
Towel 200
Hand towel 100
Evening gown 200
Underclothing 100
Men’s overalls 600
Men’s shirt 200
Men’s pajamas 500
Blouses 100
3.6 Loading the laundry
1. Open the loading door.
2.Placelaundryitemslooselyintothemachine.
3.Pushtheloadingdoortocloseuntilyouhearalocking
sound. Ensure that no items are caught in the door.