Electrolux EW 1010 F User manual

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LAVATRICE
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WASHING
MACHINE
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LAVADORA
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1010
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Electrolux
9915

CONTENTS
Warnings
Installation .
Unpacking
Positioning .
Water inlet. .
Water drainage.
Electrical connection .
Levelling .
Use
Control pane
Washing hints. ;
Detergents and additives.
Washing programmes
Wash code symbols
Operating sequence
Maintenance
Bodywork . . . . ...
Detergent dispenser drawer .
Drain filter
Water inlet filter
Something not working? .
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
Height
Width
Depth
85 cm
60 cm
57 cm
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POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY
220-230 V /50 Hz
TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 2200 W (10 A)
WATER PRESSURE Minimum 5 N/cm?
Maximum 80 N/cm?
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED Cotton, linen 5 kg
LOAD Synthetics, delicate fabrics 2 kg
Wool 1 kg
Maximum 1000 rom
SPIN SPEED
C € This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives:
- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent modifications:
- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modifications.
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WARNINGS
You must read the whole of this instruction book
before you use the appliance. Follow the advice
carefully.
Keep the book for future reference. If you sell or
give away the appliance, make sure that the book
is passed to the new owner.
The following warnings are provided in the inter-
est of overall safety. You must read them before
the appliance is installed or used.
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This appliance is designed to be used by adults.
Children should not be allowed to touch the con-
trols or play with the product.
It is dangerous to modify the specifications of this
appliance in any way.
This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it.
All packaging and transit bolts must be removed
before the appliance is used. Serious damage may
occur if this is not done.
Any plumbing work required to install this appli-
ance should be carried out by a qualified plumber
or competent person.
Any electrical work required to install this appli-
ance should be carried out by a qualified electrician
or competent person.
Make sure that the appliance does not stand on its
electrical supply cable.
If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor,
please adjust the feet to ensure that air can circu-
late freely.
Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water
after use.
Do not overload the appliance.
Only wash fabrics which are designed to be ma-
chine washed. If in doubt, follow the instructions
you find on the label of the item itself.
Make sure that all pockets are empty. Hard, sharp
objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws or
stones can cause extensive damage.
Do not machine wash fabrics which are saturated
with petroleum products. If volatile cleaning fluids
have been used, make sure that they are thor-
oughly removed from the fabric before it is placed
in the appliance.
Use only the recommended quantities of fabric
conditioner.
Leave the porthole door slightly ajar between
washes to preserve the door seal.
Before you open the door of the machine check
that the water has drained. Do not open the door if
you can still see water.
Pets and small children may climb into washing
machines. Check your appliance each time before
use.
The glass door becomes very hot during washing
cycle. Keep children away from the appliance while
it is in use.
You should not attempt to repair the machine
yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced or
unqualified persons may cause injury and/or more
serious faults to the machine.
This product should be serviced by an authorised
Service Centre only, and only genuine spare parts
should be used.
When disposing of your old washing machine, the
electric cable must be cut off and the door catch
must be made unusable.

INSTALLATION
Unpacking
All transit bolts and packing must be removed before
using the machine.
You are advised to keep all packing for re-use in case
you move house and the machine has to be
transported again.
Proceed as follows:
Using a spanner remove
the screw on the right at
the rear of the machine.
Carefully lay the machine
on its back making sure
that the hoses are not
squashed.
Place between machine
and bottom one of the
polystyrene angle pack-
ings.
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Remove the polystyrene panel from underneath the
machine. There is no need to keep this panel.
Release the two polythene bags by removing the
adhesive strip.
Carefully remove the right polythene bag (1) by pulling
it towards the centre of the machine. Repeat the
operation for the left polythene bag (2).
Set the machine upright and remove the remaining
two screws on the back.
Remove the three plastic pins from the holes where
the screws were previously fitted.
Plug the holes with the plugs which you can find on
the back of the machine.
Positioning
Position the machine on a firm level surface.
The machine must not touch the wall or other
furniture.
It is assumed that the tap, drainage point and socket
are within easy reach of the machine hoses and power
supply cable. If not, you are advised to call your fitter
in order to move the tap and/or drainage point and/or
socket.
Water inlet
Connect the water inlet hose to a tap with a %4” gas
thread spout after fitting the filter supplied with the
machine.
Although the machine is provided with its own aerator,
your local water board may require the machine to be
connected to a ventilated tap. If you know that the
mains water supply pressure is often very high, fit a
34" 23x4x4 mm reducer at the joint between the water
inlet hose and the washing machine. The inlet hose
must not be extended. If it is too short and you do not
wish to move the tap, replace it completely with a
longer high pressure hose specifically designed to
solve problems of this type.
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The other end of the inlet hose connected to the
machine can be turned in any direction. Simply loosen
the fitting, rotate the hose and retighten.

Water drainage
The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three
ways:
Over the edge of a basin at a height of between 60
and 90 cm.
To keep the drain hose
spout bent, use the
special plastic hose gui-
de supplied with the
machine. Secure it to the
wall with a hook, for
example, or to the tap by
means of a piece of
string, to prevent the
—— drain hose moving during
rinsing cycle thus causing floods.
In a basin drainpipe branch: the branch must be
above the basin siphon so that the end of the hose is
at least 60 cm from ground level.
Directly in a drainpipe: you are advised to use a
vertical 65 cm high pipe; in any case it should never
be shorter than 60 cm or longer than 90 cm.
The end part of the drain hose must always be
ventilated, i.e. the internal diameter of the pipe must
be wider than the external diameter of the drain hose.
The drain hose can be extended up to a maximum
length of 180 cm. Use an extension with an internal
diameter at least equal to the diameter of the original
hose and a Suitable fitting. The hose extension will run
along the floor and only the part near the drainage
point will be raised.
Levelling
Position the appliance and level it by tightening or
loosening one or two of the adjustable feet. Ensure
that the machine is resting securely with all four feet
on the ground. Once the machine has been levelled,
tighten up the lock nuts on all feet with the aid of a
screwdriver.
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Electrical connection
Before plugging the appliance into the wall socket,
make sure that:
1. the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage given
in the technical specifications;
2. the meter, fuses, mains power supply and wall
socket can all take the maximum load required.
Make sure that the socket and plug are compatible
without having to use any type of adapter. If
necessary, have the domestic wiring system socket
replaced.
The electric cable must not be extended. If it is too
short and you do not wish to move the socket, replace
it completely with a longer cable.
Safety standards require the appliance to be
earthed.
The Manufacturer accepts no liability for failure to
observe the above safety precautions.

USE
Control panel
1 Detergent dispenser drawer
Symbols
; LU Prewash
+ UJ Wash
& Bleach
& Fabric softener
2 Spin selector dial ©
Press the dial in to release it and then turn it to the
required spin:
MAX: 1000 rpm for cotton and linen
850 rpm for synthetics, delicates and wool
MIN: 650 rpm for cotton and linen
550 rpm for synthetics, delicates and wool
3 Mains-on light
lt comes on when the machine starts operating and
goes out when the ON/OFF button is released.
4 On/Off button ©
Press this button to start the machine: the «mains-on»
light will come on. The same button is used to switch
the machine off.
Before selecting a programme or changing an on-
going programme the machine must be switched
off by depressing the On/Off button.
5 Anti-crease button [|
Press this button with the washing programmes for
synthetic or delicate fabrics in order to block the water
drainage of the last rinse. This avoids creasing when
the laundry is left inside the machine at the end of the
washing. To empty the machine, simply press this
button again so that the machine can proceed to drain
and spin, or turn the programme selector dial to the
drain programme 12.
Do not press this button for woollens: wool items
should be gently spun.
6 Economy button E
Washing saving electricity, that is using a lower tem-
perature; the washing will be 20 mins longer in the
programme "2" and 10 mins longer in the programme
"7".
7 Door opening button —1
Press this button to open the door.
8 Temperature selector dial (thermostat)
To select the washing temperature turn the dial to the
required value.
When your laundry is only lightly soiled, a cold wash
can be used (dial to position ¥ ).
9 Programme selector dial
To select the required washing programme turn the
dial clockwise.
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Washing hints
You are advised not to leave your laundry too long,
especially when damp. Damp laundry produces mould
and unpleasant smells.
Mould stains cannot be removed.
Sort your laundry.
Study carefully the chart in this booklet explaining the
symbols used on clothes labels.
The following points are particularly important:
= a line under the bowl means that the garment
cannot be washed using programmes for resistant
fabrics such as cotton and linen;
= donot mix coloured garments with whites;
= anticrease materials like polyester/cotton should
be treated as synthetics;
= non-resistant fabrics like acrylic and most curtain
materials should be treated as delicate fabrics;
a the wool programme is designed specifically for
pure new wool. Other types of wool and wool mix-
tures may shrink or felt if machine-washed.
Woollen garments should be spun briefly immedi-
ately after washing.
Pre-wash
Pre-wash is not normally necessary. Your new wash-
ing machine combined with modern detergents will
give perfect washing results without pre-wash, thus
saving energy, time, water and detergent.
However, when the laundry is particularly dirty (for
example if you have to wash mechanics’ overalls or
butchers’ aprons), you are advised to use prewash
with a biological detergent.
Temperatures
We suggest that white cotton and linen, if it is not
excessively soiled, can be washed at 60° instead of
95°. There should be no reduction in performance, but
there will be an energy saving of approximately 30%.
The same applies to a lesser extent to fast coloured
garments.
They usually require a temperature of 60° but if they
are not excessively dirty, you will have satisfactory
results at 40°.
Garments with non-fast colours should not be washed
at temperatures above 40°. If fast and nonfast colours
are washed together, they should be treated as non-
fast colours and therefore the temperature should not
exceed 40°.
Resistant white and coloured synthetics can normally
be washed at 60° but also in this case 40° is sufficient
if the laundry is not excessively dirty.
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Delicate synthetics, synthetics with non-fast colours
and woollen garments must never be washed above
40°. If only one of the labels specifies 30°, this tem-
perature must be selected for the whole wash. In most
cases these garments can withstand 40° but Zanussi
cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by
washing at temperatures higher than those specified.
How much laundry can be washed in one
load?
For cotton and linen items as well as for synthetics
and wool refer to the quantities indicated on the pro-
gramme charts.
Strictly speaking you should always weigh your laun-
dry.
As weighing can be complicated, we suggest you
estimate the weight according to how full the drum is:
cotton and linen: drum full but not too tightly paced
resistant synthetics: no more than '/2 of the drum
delicate fabrics and wool: no more than '/3 of the
drum.
Before placing the laundry in the machine:
mend ail tears, holes and ladders;
secure loose buttons and close poppers and zips;
do not wash frayed garments - mend hems before
washing;
remove all small objects from pockets. Nails, pins,
clips and similar objects can seriously damage your
washing machine and laundry;
remove curtain hooks;
wash coloured garments and in particular those with
non-fast colours separately when washing for the first
time. They are likely to lose colour the first time they
are washed.
treat obstinate stains such as grass, rust, tar, paint,
ink etc. with a stain remover before washing.
To remove paint stains, for example, use a volatile
substance such as turpentine: in this case, you should
wait for it to dry completely before washing.
Zanussi is not responsible for any damage deriving
from the use of volatile, inflammable or toxic sub-
stances.

Detergents and additives
Good washing results also depend on the choice of
detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid
waste and protect the environment.
Although biodegradable, detergents contain sub-
stances which in large quantities can damage the
delicate ecological balance of nature.
Always use good quality detergents suitable for use in
washing machines.
Follow the indications given by the detergent manu-
facturer according to the weight of laundry, the degree
of soil and the hardness of the water in your area: if
you do not know how hard it is, ask your local Water
Authority.
The lime present in the water will in the long run cause
fabrics to go grey and felt, especially at high tempera-
tures.
Detergents contain substances which absorb the lime
and therefore you should increase the doses if your
water is hard. You can, however, use less detergent
and compensate for the difference by using a specific
water softening product.
Powder detergents
The washing powder should be placed in the appropri-
ate compartments of the dispenser drawer before
starting the programme.
Special detergents are available for coloured and deli-
cate fabrics and for wool.
«Concentrated» powder detergents
Pour the concentrated powder detergent into the com-
partment for the main wash.
The washing machine incorporates a recirculation
system which allows an optimal use of the concen-
trated detergent.
Avoid selecting programmes including prewash
when concentrated detergents are used.
Avoid use of the proportioners supplied with the
detergents into the internal drum.
Degrees of water hardness
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[bevel Characteristic (Sees | French degrees |
1 soft 0-7 0-15
2 | medium 8-14 | 16-25
3 hard 15-21 26-37
4 | very hard > 21 | > 37
Liquid detergents
A liquid detergent can be used in the middle compart-
ment of the dispenser drawer as long as you start the
machine up straight away without prewash.
Liquid additives
It may be advisable to use a liquid fabric softener
when you are going to dry synthetic garments in the
tumble dryer for example.
This prevents the fabrics becoming charged with
static electricity.
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«Energetic» programmes for cotton and linen
Max. recommended load: 5 kg
Detergent drawer Temperature Programme
Degree compartments selector selector Cycle
Programme of soil to use knob knob description
Whites Heavy Prewash
F Ms
with oO Wash at 95°C
prewash Milbis; ‘ 95 1 Rinses
OO Spin
Whites Normal Wash at 95°C
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without Mi ; ra) Rinses
prewash Le a 95 2 Spin
Whites Light Prolonged wash at 60°C
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economy / [Ui ; 60° 2 + E Sn
Coloureds Normal Wash at 60°C
Ly Rinses
(Mes , 60° 2 Spin
Coloureds Light Prolonged wash at 40°C
Lf
Economy ML ) 40° 2 + E Spin
Rinses Rinses with liquid
Bleaching ) additives, if required
ae 3 Spin
[
Softeners Rinse with fabric softener, if
J 1 ke ; 4 required
E Spin
Spin Draining of water and spin
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«Gentle» programmes for synthetics, mixed fabrics, delicates and wool
Max. recommended load: 2 kg (wool 1 kg)
Detergent drawer Temperature Programme
Degree compartments selector selector Cycle
Programme of soil to use knob knob description
Synthetics Heavy Vf Prewash
with [lil 4 60° 6 Wash at 60°C
prewash a Rinses
Short spin (*)
Synthetics Normal Vf Wash at 60°C
without / [Mh / 60° 7 Rinses
prewash / Short spin (*)
Synthetics Light VD Prolonged wash at 40°C
economy / Mey 40° 7+E Rinses _ .
Cy Short spin (*)
Delicates Normal ay, Wash at 30°-40°C
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lis
30°-40°
8
Short
epin
(*)
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ort
spin
Wool @ Normal Wash at 40°C
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(My gen ges,
Rinses Rinses with liquide
J / fe 10 additive, if required
[CV Short spin (*)
Softeners Rinse with fabric softener,
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Sheen
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/ ort spin
Drain Draining of water
(*) If the ANTI CREASE button (J has not been depressed.
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Wash code symbols
These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry.
Strong wash
Max. wash Max. wash Max. wash Max. wash
temperature temperature | temperature temperature
CT 95°C 60°C 40°C 30°C
Delicate
wash
Bleaching Bleach in cold water Do not bleach
la
lroning Hot iron Warm iron Lukewarm iron Do not iron
max 200°C max 150°C max 110°C
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Dry cleaning
XY
Dry cleaning in Dry cleaning Do not
perchlorethylene, in petrol, dry clean
petrol, pure alcohol, pure alcohol,
R111&R113 and R113
Dry cleaning
in all solvents
AS] high
| (-:) temperature
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Drying On the line On clothes Tumble dry Do not
hanger tumble dry
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Operating sequence
1. Place the laundry in the drum.
Open the loading door by
depressing the relevant
button. Place the gar-
ments to be washed
inside the drum one by
one laying them as flat as
possible. Close the door
ensuring that the catch
clicks into place.
2. Measure out the detergent into the
dispenser drawer.
Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer from the
control panel.
Pour the detergent into the main wash compartment.
Follow the detergent manufacturer’s guidelines for the
amount required.
If you wish to carry out a prewash, pour the amount of
detergent required into the «prewash» compartment.
3. Add the liquid additives if required.
Pour the softener, if re-
quired, into the compart-
ment marked (#J and the
bleach into the. compart-
ment marked 2.
Do not exceed the MAX
level.
4. Press the button(s) required and select
the spin speed.
5. Select the temperature
Turn the temperature
selector dial to the requi-
red value.
6. Selectthe required programme and start
the machine
Plug into the mains.
Turn on the water tap.
Check that the drain hose is correctly positioned.
a Turn the programme
“~~~ galector dial clockwise
until the programme
coincides with the
marker.
Press the ON/OFF but-
ton: the «mains on» light
will come on and the ma-
chine starts operating.
7. At the end of the programme
The appliance stops automatically.
Wait one or two minutes before opening the door
to give the electric locking mechanism time to release
it.
Depress the ON/OFF button again, the mains-on light
goes out.
Turn the water tap off and unplug the machine from
the mains.
Release the button(s).
Open the loading door and remove the laundry.
Ensure that the drum is completely empty by turning it
with one hand.
Leave the door ajar for a while to eliminate the steam.
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MAINTENANCE
Bodywork
The outside of the machine can be cleaned with warm
water and a neutral non-abrasive household
detergent. Wipe with clean water and dry after
cleaning.
Important: do not use methylated spirit, diluents or
similar products.
Detergent dispenser drawer
After a while detergents and fabric softeners leave a
deposit in the drawer.
It should be cleaned from time to time with a jet of
running water.
If necessary it can be removed completely from the
machine by pulling it out.
To facilitate cleaning, the upper part of the additive
compartments compartment can be removed.
Detergent can also accu-
mulate inside the recess
which should be cleaned
occasionally with an old
toothbrush.
Once you have finished
cleaning, replace the
drawer and run a rinse
cycle without laundry.
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The drain filter
The drain filter collects threads and small objects left
in the laundry. Check regularly that the filter is
clean to ensure smooth running of your machine.
Remove the bottom
panel.
Place a bowl underneath and unscrew the filter by
turning it to the left.
Remove the filter.
Clean it under a fast-
running tap.
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The water inlet filter
If your water is very hard
or contains traces of lime
deposit, the water inlet
filter may become
clogged.
Itis therefore a good idea
to clean it from time to
time.
Turn off the water tap.
Unscrew the water inlet
hose.
Remove and clean the filter using a hard bristle brush.
Replace the filter and tighten up the inlet hose.

SOMETHING NOT WORKING?
If the machine does not start up:
m check that the door is firmly shut;
w check that the appliance is plugged in
w check that the mains fuse is intact;
a check that the programme selector dial is correctly
positioned and the ON/OFF button has been
depressed.
If the machine does not fill:
a is the tap on?
= is water coming out of the tap? Check.
a isthe inlet hose squashed or bent?
s is the filter of the inlet hose clogged?
= isthe loading door open?
a is the door closed?
If the machine empties as it fills:
a the end of the drain hose is too low.
If the machine does not drain and/or does
not spin:
a is the drain hose squashed or bent?
a isthe drain filter clogged?
If there is water on the floor:
= too much detergent or unsuitable detergent? The
formation of foam can cause water leaks.
# is one of the joints or the tap leaking? It is not
always easy to see as the leak often runs along the
hose.
If the machine vibrates or is too noisy:
a have all the transit bolts and packing been
removed?
a isthe machine touching something?
= are all the feet resting firmly on the ground? Have
the lock nuts been secured?
If you are unable to identify or solve the problem,
consult our servicing department. Before telephoning,
make a note of the make, model and date of purchase
of your machine: the Service Department will require
this information.
Rating plate
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Mod. ..........
Prod. No. ......0....
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