Electrolux EWF 16781 W User manual

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Washing Machine
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Contents
Safety information 2
Product description 4
Control panel 5
First use 7
Personalisation 7
Daily use 7
Helpful hints and tips 11
Washing programmes 13
Care and cleaning 16
What to do if… 19
Technical data 22
Consumption values 22
Installation 23
Electrical connection 26
Environment concerns 26
Subject to change without notice
Safety information
Important! Read carefully & keep for future
reference.
• The safety of Your appliance complies with
the industry standards and with legal re-
quirements on the safety of appliances.
However, as manufacturers, we feel it is
our duty to provide the following safety
notes.
• It is most important that this instruction
book should be retained with the appli-
ance for future reference. Should the ap-
pliance be sold or transferred to another
owner, or should you move house and
leave the appliance, always ensure that the
book is supplied with the appliance in or-
der that the new owner can get to know
the functioning of the appliance and the
relevant warnings.
• You MUST read them carefully before in-
stalling or using the appliance.
• Before first starting up, check the appli-
ance for any damage incurred during
transport. Never connect up a damaged
appliance . If parts are damaged, contact
your supplier.
• If the appliance is delivered in the winter
months when there are minus tempera-
tures. Store it at room temperature for 24
hours before using for the first time.
General safety
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
attempt to modify this product in any way.
• During high temperature wash pro-
grammes the door glass may get hot. Do
not touch it!
• Make sure that small pets do not climb into
the drum. To avoid this, please check into
the drum before using.
• Any objects such as coins, safety pins,
nails, screws, stones or any other hard,
sharp material can cause extensive dam-
age and must not be placed into the ma-
chine.
• Only use the advised quantities of fabric
softener and detergent. Damage to the
fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to the
manufacturer’s recommendations of
quantities.
• Wash small items such as socks, laces,
washable belts etc in a washing bag or pil-
low case as it is possible for such items to
slip down between the tub and the inner
drum.
• Do not use your washing machine to wash
articles with whalebones, material without
hems or torn material.
• Always unplug the appliance and turn off
the water supply after use, cleaning and
maintenance.
• Under no circumstances should you at-
tempt to repair the machine yourself. Re-
pairs carried out by inexperienced people
may cause injury or serious malfunction-
ing. Contact your local Service Centre. Al-
ways insist on genuine spare parts.
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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 re-
moved 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.
• After having installed the appliance, check
that it is not standing on the inlet and drain
hose and the worktop is not pressing the
electrical supply cable against the wall.
• If the machine is situated on a carpeted
floor, please adjust the feet in order to al-
low air to circulate freely under the appli-
ance.
• Always be sure, that there is no water leak-
age from hoses and their connections after
the installation.
• If the appliance is installed in a location
subject to frost, please read the “dangers
of freezing” chapter.
• Any plumbing work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a quali-
fied plumber or competent person.
• Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a quali-
fied electrician or competent person.
Use
• This appliance is designed for domestic
use. It must not be used for purposes other
than those for which it was designed.
• Only wash fabrics which are designed to
be machine washed. Follow the instruc-
tions on each garment label.
• Do not overload the appliance. See the
Washing Programme Table.
• Before washing, ensure that all pockets
are empty and buttons and zips are fas-
tened. Avoid washing frayed or torn arti-
cles and treat stains such as paint, ink,
rust, and grass before washing. Under-
wired bras must NOT be machine washed.
• Garments which have been in contact with
volatile petroleum products should not be
machine washed. If volatile cleaning fluids
are used, care should be taken to ensure
that the fluid is removed from the garment
before placing in the machine.
• Never pull the power supply cable to re-
move the plug from the socket; always
take hold of the plug itself.
• Never use the appliance if the power sup-
ply cable, the control panel, the working
surface or the base are damaged so that
the inside of the washing machine is ac-
cessible.
Child safety
• This appliance is not intended for use by
person (including children) with reduced
physical sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge unless
they have been given supervision or in-
struction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
• The packaging components (e.g. plastic
film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to chil-
dren - danger of suffocation! Keep them
out of children’s reach.
• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of
children’s reach.
• Make sure that children or pets do not
climb into the drum. To prevent children
and pets becoming trapped inside the
drum 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.
To disable this device and restore the pos-
sibility of closing the door, rotate the but-
ton counterclockwise until the groove is
vertical.
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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.
1 2
3
4
5
6
1Detergent dispenser drawer
2Control panel
3Door opening handle
4Rating Plate
5Drain pump
6Adjustable feet
Detergent dispenser drawer
Compartment for detergent used for pre-
wash and soak phase or for stain remover
used during the stain action phase (if availa-
ble). The prewash and soak detergent is
added at the beginning of the wash pro-
gramme. The stain remover is added during
the stain action phase.
Compartment for powder or liquid deter-
gent used for main wash. If using liquid de-
tergent pour it just before starting the pro-
gramme.
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric
softener, starch).
Follow the product manufacturer’s recom-
mendations on quantities to use and do not
exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent
dispenser drawer. Any fabric softener or
starching additives must be poured into the
compartment before starting the wash pro-
gramme.
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Control panel
Below is a picture of the control panel. It shows the programme selector dial as well as
the buttons, pilot lights and the display. These are presented by relevant numbers on
the following pages.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1Programme selector dial
2TEMPERATURE button (Temp.)
3SPIN button (Spin)
4PREWASH button (Prewash)
5EXTRA RINSE button (Extra Rinse)
6DELAY START button (Delay Start)
7Display
8START/PAUSE button (Start/Pause)
9TIME MANAGER buttons
Programme Selector Dial
It allows you to switch the appliance on/off
and/or to select a programme.
Temperature
This button allows you to increase or de-
crease the washing temperature.
Spin
By pressing this button you can reduce the
maximum spin speed allowed for the selec-
ted programme or to select the available op-
tion(s).
Prewash
By selecting this option the machine per-
forms a prewash cycle before the main wash
phase. The washing time will be prolonged.
This option is recommended for heavily
soiled laundry.
Extra Rinse
This appliance is designed for saving energy.
If it necessary to rinse the laundry using an
extra quantity of water (extra rinse), select
this option. Some additional rinses will be
performed. This option is recommended for
people who are allergic to detergents, and in
areas where the water is very soft.
Delay Start
The programme can be delayed from 30 min
- 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then by 1 hour
up to a maximum of 20 hours by means of
this button.
Start/Pause
This button allows you to start or to interrupt
the selected programme.
Time Manager
These buttons allows you to modify the pro-
gramme duration automatically proposed by
the appliance.
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Display
7.1 7.3 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8
7.9
7.107.117.12
7.2 7.4
The display shows the following information:
7.1: Temperature value
7.2: Temperature icons , Cold .
During the washing cycle the display shows
the temperature icon animated to indicate
that the appliance has started the heating
phase of the water in the tub.
7.3: Spin value
7.4: Spin speed icons.
•No spin
•Rinse Hold
•Night Cycle
During the spinning phase the spiral is ani-
mated.
No spin option eliminates all the spin phases
and increases the number of rinses for some
programmes.
Rinse Hold: by selecting this option the wa-
ter of the last rinse is not emptied out to pre-
vent the fabrics from creasing. When the pro-
gramme has finished the display shows
flashing , the icon 7.10 is still visual-
ized, the light of button 8is off and the door
is locked to indicate that the water must be
emptied out. To empty out the water, please
read the paragraph «At the end of the pro-
gramme».
Night Cycle: by selecting this option, the
machine will not drain the water of the last
rinse, so as not to wrinkle the laundry. As all
spinning phases are suppressed, this wash-
ing cycle is very noiseless and it can be se-
lectionned at night or in times with a more
economical power rate. On some pro-
grammes the rinses will be performed with
more water. When the programme has fin-
ished, the display shows flashing , the
icon 7.10 is still visualized, the light of button
8is off and the door is locked to indicate that
the water must be emptied out. To empty out
the water, please read the paragraph «At the
end of the programme».
7.5: Option icons : Extra Rinse (or Sen-
sitive or Easy Iron , if available depend-
ing on the model).
7.6: Child safety lock (see «Personali-
sation» chapter).
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 ex-
ample ). The duration is calculated
automatically on the basis of the maximum
recommended load for each type of fabric.
After the programme has started, the time
remaining is updated every minute.
•End of programme
When the programme has finished three
flashing zeros ( ) are displayed, the
icon 7.10 disappears and the door can be
opened.
•Incorrect option selection
If an option which is not compatible with
the set wash programme is selected, the
message Err is displayed at the bottom of
the display for a few seconds and the in-
tegrated red light of button 8start flashing.
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•Alarm codes
In the event of operating problems, some
alarm codes can be displayed, for example
(see paragraph «What to do if...»).
•Delay Time value
7.9: Clock icon
After the programme has started, the dura-
tion is displayed and the clock icon is anima-
ted.
7.10: Door locked icon
After you have pressed button 8and the ma-
chine has started, this icon is lighted on and
only the phase running icon stays on. When
the programme has finished, three flashing
zeros ( ) are displayed and this icon
disappears.
7.11: Washing programme phase icons
By selecting the wash programme, the
washing programme phase icons corre-
sponding to the various phases making up
the programme are shown in the upper part
of the display. After having pressed button
8only the icon of the running phase stays on:
•Prewash (this icon lights on when the
relevant option button is selected as well)
•Wash
•Rinses
•Drain
•Spin
7.12: Delay icon
The selected delay set by pressing the rele-
vant button appears on the display for a few
seconds, then the duration of the previously
selected programme is displayed. The rele-
vant icon is lighted on. The delay time value
decreases by one unit every hour and then,
when 1 hour remains, the time decreases
every minute.
First use
• Ensure that the electrical and water
connections comply with the installa-
tion instructions.
• Remove the polystyrene block and
any material from the drum.
• Before the first wash, run a cotton cy-
cle at the highest temperature without
any laundry in the machine, to remove
any manufacturing residue from the
drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a measure of
detergent into the main wash com-
partment and start the machine.
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 4and 5buttons simultane-
ously 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.
Child safety lock
This device permits you to leave the appli-
ance unattended and not to worry that chil-
dren might be injured by or cause damage to
the appliance. This function remains enabled
also when the washing machine is not work-
ing.
There are two different ways to set this op-
tion:
1. Before pressing button 8: it will be im-
possible to start the machine.
2. After pressing button 8: it will be impos-
sible to change any other programme or
option.
To enable or disable this option press simul-
taneously for about 6 seconds buttons 5and
6until on the display, the icon appears or
disappears.
Daily use
Load the laundry
Open the door by carefully pulling the door
handle outwards. Place the laundry in the
drum, one item at a time, shaking them out
as much as possible. Close the door.
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Measure out the detergent and the fab-
ric softener
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops.
Measure out the amount of detergent re-
quired, pour it into the main wash compart-
ment or in the appropriate compartment
if the selected programme/option it requires
(see more details in «Detergent dispenser
drawer»).
If required, pour fabric softener into the com-
partment marked (the amount used must
not exceed the «MAX» mark in the drawer).
Close the drawer gently.
Select the required programme by
turning the programme selector dial (1)
Turn the programme selector dial to the re-
quired programme. The washing machine
will propose a temperature and automatically
select the maximum spin value provided for
the programme you have chosen. You can
change these values by operating the corre-
sponding buttons. The green pilot light of the
button 8starts to flash.
The selector dial can be turned either clock-
wise or counterclockwise. Turn to position
to reset programme/Switching the ma-
chine off.
At the end of the programme the selec-
tor dial must be turned to position , to
switch the machine off.
Caution! If you turn the programme
selector dial to another programme
when the machine is working, the red
pilot light of button 8will blink 3 times
and the message Err is displayed to
indicate a wrong selection. The machine
will not perform the new selected
programme.
Select the temperature by pressing
button 2
By selecting a programme, the appliance
proposes automatically a default tempera-
ture.
Press this button repeatedly to increase or
decrease the temperature, if you want your
laundry to be washed at a different temper-
ature.
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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 3repeatedly to change the spin
speed, if you want your laundry to be spun at
a different speed.
Select the available options by pressing
buttons 3, 4 and 5
Depending on the programme, different
functions can be combined. These must be
selected after choosing the desired pro-
gramme and before pressing button 8.
When these buttons are pressed, the corre-
sponding icons appear on the display. When
they are pressed again, the icons disappear.
If an incorrect option is selected, the integra-
ted red pilot light of the button 8flashes for
3 times and the Err message appears on the
display for a few seconds.
For the compatibility among the washing
programmes and the options see chap-
ter «Washing Programmes».
Select the Delay Start by pressing
button 6
Before you start the programme, if you wish
to delay the start, press the button 6repeat-
edly, to select the desired delay. The corre-
sponding icon 7.12 will appear on the display
in the upper part of the display.
The selected delay time value (up to 20
hours) will appear on the display a few sec-
onds, then the duration of the programme
will appear again.
You must select this option after you have set
the programme and before you press button
8.
You can cancel or modify the delay time at
any moment, before you press button 8.
Selecting the delayed start:
1. Select the programme and the required
options.
2. Select the delay start by pressing the but-
ton 6.
3. Press button 8:
– the machine starts its hourly count-
down.
– The programme will start after the se-
lected delay has expired.
Cancelling the delayed start after having
pressed button 8:
1. Set the washing machine to PAUSE by
pressing button 8.
2. Press button 6once until the symbol ’
is displayed
3. Press button 8again to start the pro-
gramme.
Important! The selected delay can be
changed only after selecting the washing
programme again.
The Delay Start can not be selected with
DRAIN programme.
Start the programme by pressing button
8
To start the selected programme, press the
button 8, the green pilot light of the button
8stops blinking. The icon 7.10 appears on
the display to indicate that the appliance
starts operating and the door is locked.
To interrupt a programme which is running,
press the button 8: the green pilot light starts
to blink.
To restart the programme from the point at
which it was interrupted, press the button 8
again . If you have chosen a delayed start,
the machine will begin the countdown.
If an incorrect option is selected, the red pilot
light of the button 8blinks for 3 times the
message Err is displayed for few seconds.
Select the Time Manager option by
pressing buttons 9
By pressing these buttons repeatedly, the
duration of the washing cycle can be in-
creased or decreased. The icon 7.7 will ap-
pear on the display to indicate the choosen
degree of soil. This option is available only
with Cotton , Synthetic and Delicate pro-
grammes.
Soil Level Icon Type of fabric
Intensive For heavy soiled
items
Normal For normal soiled
items
Daily For daily soiled items
Light For slightly soiled
items
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Soil Level Icon Type of fabric
Quick For very slightly
soiled items
Super Quick
1)
For items used or
worn for a short time
1) We recommend you to reduce the load sizes
(see Washing programmes table).
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.
Fabric Soil Level
Cottons
95°/90°C X X X X X X
60°C/50°C X X X X X X
40°C X X X X X X
30°C X X X X X X
Cold X X X X X X
Synthetics
60°C/50°C X X X X
40°C X X X X
30°C X X X X
Cold X X X X
Delicates
40°C X X X X
30°C X X X X
Cold X X X X
Altering an option or a running
programme
It is possible to change some options before
the programme carries them out .
Before you make any change, you must
PAUSE the appliance by pressing the button
8(if you wish to change the Time Manager
option, you must cancel the running pro-
gramme and make your selection again).
Changing a running programme is possible
only by resetting it. Turn the programme se-
lector dial to and then to the new pro-
gramme position. Start the new programme
by pressing the button 8again. The washing
water in the tub will be not emptied out.
Interrupting a programme
Press the button 8to interrupt a programme
which is running, the corresponding green
pilot light starts blinking.
Press the button again to restart the pro-
gramme.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to to cancel a pro-
gramme which is running.
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. Do not try to force the
door!
If you cannot open the door but you need to
open it you have to switch the machine off by
turning the selector dial to . After a few
minutes the door can be opened (pay at-
tention to the water level and tempera-
ture!) .
After closing the door, it is necessary to se-
lect the programme and options again and to
press button 8.
At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically. Three
blinking zeros ( ) appear on the display
and the pilot light of button 8goes off. Some
acoustic signals sound for a few minutes.
If a programme or an option that ends with
water left in the tub has been selected, the
icon 7.10 remains displayed to indicate that
the water must be emptied out before open-
ing the door.
Follow the below instructions to empty out
the water:
1. Turn the programme selector dial to .
2. Select the draining or spinning pro-
gramme.
3. Reduce the spin speed if needed, by
pressing the relevant button.
4. Press button 8.
At the end of the programme, the icon 7.10
disappears and the door can be opened.
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Turn the programme selector dial to to
switch the machine off.
Remove the laundry from the drum and care-
fully check that the drum is empty. If you do
not intend to carry out another wash, close
the water tap. Leave the door open to pre-
vent the formation of mildew and unpleasant
smells.
Stand By : If your laundry is not removed
within 10 minutes after the programme is fin-
ished, the back light of the display switches
off and the energy saving system will be en-
abled. Only the pilot light of the button 8is
blinking to indicate that the appliance has to
be switched off. By pressing any button the
appliance will come out from the energy sav-
ing status and you can set another pro-
gramme or switch the appliance off.
Helpful hints and tips
Sorting out the laundry
Follow the wash code symbols on each gar-
ment label and the manufacturer’s washing
instructions. Sort the laundry as follows:
whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates,
woollens.
Temperatures
95° or 90°
for normally soiled white cot-
tons and linen (e.g. tea cloths,
towels, tablecloths, sheets...)
60°/50°
for normally soiled, colour fast
garments (e.g. shirts, night
dresses, pyjamas....) in linen,
cotton or synthetic fibres and
for lightly soiled white cotton
(e.g. underwear)
40°-30°-
Cold
for delicate items (e.g. net cur-
tains), mixed laundry including
synthetic fibres and woollens
bearing the label «pure new
wool, machine washable, non-
shrink»
Before loading the laundry
Never wash whites and coloureds together.
Whites may lose their «whiteness» in the
wash.
New coloured items may run in the first wash;
they should therefore be washed separately
the first time.
Make sure that no metal objects are left
in the laundry (e.g. hair clips, safety pins,
pins).
Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners,
hooks and poppers. Tie any belts or long
tapes.
Remove persistent stains before washing.
Rub particularly soiled areas with a special
detergent or detergent paste.
Treat curtains with special care. Remove
hooks or tie them up in a bag or net.
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.
Laundry weights
The following weights are indicative:
The following weights are indicative:
bathrobe 1200 g
quilt cover 700 g
man’s work shirt 600 g
sheet, man’s pyjamas 500 g
tablecloth 250 g
pillow case, towelling towel,
night dress, man’s shirt
200 g
tea cloth, ladies’ briefs, nap-
kin, blouse, men’s underpants
100 g
Removing stains
Stubborn stains may not be removed by just
water and detergent. It is therefore advisable
to treat them prior to washing.
Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For
dried stains, soak overnight in water with a
special detergent then rub in the soap and
water.
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Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain
remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and
dab the stain; treat several times.
Dried grease stains: moisten with turpen-
tine, lay the garment on a soft surface and
dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton
cloth.
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.
Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well
(whites and fast coloureds only).
Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach
(whites and fast coloureds only).
Ball point pen and glue: moisten with ace-
tone
1)
, lay the garment on a soft cloth and
dab the stain.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above,
then treat stains with methylated spirits.
Treat any residual marks with bleach.
Red wine: soak in water and detergent,
rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then
rinse. Treat any residual marks with bleach.
Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten
the fabric first with acetone
1)
, then with acetic
acid; treat any residual marks on white fab-
rics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly.
Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, me-
thylated spirits or benzine, then rub with de-
tergent paste.
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 en-
vironment.
Although biodegradable, detergents contain
substances which, in large quantities, can
upset the delicate balance of nature.
The choice of detergent will depend on the
type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons,
etc.), the colour, washing temperature and
degree of soiling.
All commonly available washing machine de-
tergents may be used in this appliance:
• powder detergents for all types of fabric
• powder detergents for delicate fabrics
(60°C max) and woollens
• liquid detergents, preferably for low tem-
perature wash programmes (60°C max)
for all types of fabric, or special for wool-
lens only.
The detergent and any additives must be
placed in the appropriate compartments of
the dispenser drawer before starting the
wash programme.
If using liquid detergents, a programme
without prewash must be selected.
Your appliance incorporates a recirculation
system which allows an optimal use of the
concentrated detergent.
Follow the product manufacturer’s recom-
mendations on quantities to use and do not
exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent
dispenser drawer .
Degrees of water hardness
Water hardness is classified in so-called “de-
grees” 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.
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 al-
ways be adjusted to degree of hardness
I (= soft).
Level Charac-
teristic
Degrees of water
hardness
German
°dH
French
°T.H.
1soft 0-7 0-15
2medium 8-14 16-25
3hard 15-21 26-37
4very hard > 21 > 37
1) do not use acetone on artificial silk
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Washing programmes
Programme - Maximum and Minimum Tempera-
ture - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed -
Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry
Options Detergent Com-
partment
Cottons - Normal
(Cottons - Normal)
90° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 1400 rpm for Model EWF
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Maximum spin speed at 1600 rpm for Model EWF
16781 W
Max. load 7 kg - Reduced load 3,5 kg
White and fast coloured cotton (heavily or normally
soiled items).
SPIN
RINSE HOLD
NO SPIN
NIGHT CYCLE
PREWASH
1)
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
2)
Cottons - Eco
3)
(Cottons - Eco)
90° - 40°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 1400 rpm for Model EWF
14781 W
Maximum spin speed at 1600 rpm for Model EWF
16781 W
Max. load 7 kg
White and fast coloured cotton .
This programme can be selected for slightly or normally
soiled cotton items. The temperature will decrease and
the washing time will be extended. This allows to obtain
a good washing efficiency so saving energy.
SPIN
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
NIGHT CYCLE
PREWASH
1)
EXTRA RINSE
Synthetics
(Synthetics)
60° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm
Max. load 3,5 kg - Reduced load 1,5 kg
Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured gar-
ments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.
SPIN
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
NIGHT CYCLE
PREWASH
1)
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
2)
Delicates
(Delicates)
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 700 rpm
Max. load 3,5 kg - Reduced load kg 1,5 kg
Delicate fabrics: acrylics, viscose, polyester.
SPIN
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
NIGHT CYCLE
PREWASH
1)
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
2)
Easy Iron
(Easy Iron)
60° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm
Max. load 1 kg
This programme can be selected for synthetic items
and mixed fabrics to be ironed. The laundry can be
gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this
way ironing is easier. Furthermore the machine will per-
form additional rinses.
SPIN
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
1)
EXTRA RINSE
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Programme - Maximum and Minimum Tempera-
ture - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed -
Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry
Options Detergent Com-
partment
Wool
(Wool)
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 1000 rpm
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 se-
lect the spinning programme.
SPIN
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
NIGHT CYCLE
Hand wash
(Hand wash)
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 1000 rpm
Max. load 2 kg
Special programme for delicate fabrics with «hand
washing» care symbol.
SPIN
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
NIGHT CYCLE
Lingerie
(Lingerie)
40°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm
Max. load 1 Kg
This programme is suitable for very delicate items, as
lingerie, bras and underwear etc.
SPIN
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
NIGHT CYCLE
Silk
(Silk)
30°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 700 rpm
Max. load 1 kg
Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed
synthetic items.
SPIN
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
NIGHT CYCLE
Jeans
(Jeans)
40°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm
Max. load 3,5 kg
With this programme it is possible to wash items like
pants, shirts or jackets in Jeans and also jersey realized
with hi-tech materials. (The Extra Rinse option will be
activated automatically).
SPIN
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
NIGHT CYCLE
PREWASH
1)
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Programme - Maximum and Minimum Tempera-
ture - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed -
Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry
Options Detergent Com-
partment
Soak
(Soak)
30°
Prewash - Soak for about 40 minutes - Stop with water
in the tub
Max. load 7 kg
Special programme for heavily soiled laundry. The ma-
chine performs a soak at 30°C. At the end of this time
the machine will stop automatically with water left in the
tub.
Before starting a new washing phase, it is necessary to
empty out the water by:
•Draining only : turn the programme selector dial to
Drain programme (press the button 8).
•Draining and spinning : turn the programme selec-
tor dial to programme Spin, reduce the spin speed by
pressing the relevant button, 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
. At the end of the soak (after having emptied out the
water) you can select the washing programme. (First
turn the programme selector dial to O, then to the new
programme and press the button 8).
Rinses
(Rinses)
Rinses with fabric softener if needed
Maximum spin speed at 1400 rpm for Model EWF
14781 W
Maximum spin speed at 1600 rpm for Model EWF
16781 W
Max. load 7 kg
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cot-
ton garments which have been washed by hand. The
machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final long spin.
The spin speed can be reduced by pressing the relevant
button.
SPIN
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
NIGHT CYCLE
EXTRA RINSE
Drain
(Drain )
Draining of water
Max. load 7 kg
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in pro-
grammes with the Rinse Hold and Night Cycle option
selected or at the end of soak programme.
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Programme - Maximum and Minimum Tempera-
ture - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed -
Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry
Options Detergent Com-
partment
Spin
(Spin)
Drain and long spin
Maximum spin speed at 1400 rpm for Model EWF
14781 W
Maximum spin speed at 1600 rpm for Model EWF
16781 W
Max. load 7 kg
Separate spin for hand washed garments and after pro-
grammes with the Rinse Hold and Night Cycle option
selected. You can choose the spin speed by pressing
the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun.
SPIN
O = OFF
For cancelling the programme which is running or to
switch the machine off .
1) If using liquid detergents, a programme without Prewash must be selected.
2) If you select the Super Quick by pressing button 9, we recommend that you reduce the maximum
load as indicated in this chart. Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning
results.
3) The programme «Cottons Eco» at 60°C with a load of 7 kg is the reference programme for the data
entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards.
Care and cleaning
Warning! You must disconnect the
appliance from the electricity supply,
before you can carry out any cleaning or
maintenance work.
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 manufac-
turer'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 form-
ing inside the appliance. Keeping the door
open after a wash will also help to preserve
the door seal.
Maintenance wash
With the use of low temperature washes it is
possible to get a build up of residues inside
the drum.
We recommend that a maintenance wash be
performed on a regular basis.
To run a maintenance wash:
• The drum should be empty of laundry.
• Select the hottest cotton wash pro-
gramme.
• Use a normal measure of detergent, must
be a powder with biological properties.
External cleaning
Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance
with soap and water only, and then dry thor-
oughly.
Important! Do not use methylated spirits,
solvents or similar products to clean the
cabinet.
Cleaning the dispenser drawer
The detergent dispenser drawer should be
cleaned regularly.
1. Remove the detergent dispenser drawer
by pulling it firmly. Remove any traces of
accumulated powder. To aid cleaning,
the top part of the additive compartment
should be removed.
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2. Remove the conditioner insert from the
appropriate compartment.
3. Clean all parts with water.
4. Put the conditioner insert in as far as it will
go, so that it is firmly in place
5. Clean all parts of the machine, especially
the nozzles in the top of the washing-in
chamber, with a brush.
6. Insert the detergent dispenser drawer in
the guide rails and push it in.
Washing drum
Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to
rusting foreign bodies in the washing or tap
water containing iron.
Important! Do not clean the drum with
acidic descaling agents, scouring agents
containing chlorine or iron or steel wool.
1. Remove any rust deposits on the drum
with a cleaning agent for stainless steel.
2. Run a washing cycle without any washing
to clean off any cleaning agent residues.
Programme: Short Cotton Programme at
maximum temperature and add approx.
1/4 measuring cup of detergent.
Door seal
Check from time to time the door seal and
eliminate eventual possible objects that
could be trapped in the fold.
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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 dur-
ing 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.
4. Place a container close to the pump to
collect any spillage.
5. Release the emergency emptying hose,
place it in the container and remove its
cap cover.
6. When no more water comes out, un-
screw the pump and remove it. Always
keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of
water when removing the pump.
7. Remove any objects from the pump im-
peller by rotating it.
8. Refit the cap on the emergency empty-
ing hose and place the latter back in its
seat.
9. Screw the pump fully in.
10. Close the pump door.
Warning!
When the appliance is in use and depending
on the programme selected there can be hot
water in the pump. Never remove the pump
cover during a wash cycle, always wait until
the appliance has finished the cycle, and is
empty. When replacing the cover, ensure it
is securely retightened so as to stop leaks
and young children being able to remove it.
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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.
Emergency emptying out
If the water is not discharged, proceed as
follows to empty out the machine:
1. pull out the plug from the power socket;
2. close the water tap;
3. if necessary, wait until the water has
cooled down;
4. open the pump door;
5. place a bowl on the floor and place the
end of the emergency emptying hose into
the bowl. Remove its cap. The water
should drain by gravity into the bowl.
When the bowl is full, put the cap back
on the hose. Empty the bowl. Repeat the
procedure until water stops flowing out;
6. clean the pump if necessary as previously
described;
7. replace the emergency emptying hose in
its seat after having plugged it;
8. screw the pump again and close the
door.
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.
During machine operation it is possible that
the red pilot light of button 8blinks, one of
the following alarm codes appears on the
display and some acoustic signals sound ev-
ery 20 seconds to indicate that the machine
is not working:
•: problem with the water supply.
•: problem with the water draining.
•: door open.
Once the problem has been eliminated,
press the button 8to restart the programme.
If after all checks, the problem persists, con-
tact your local Service Centre.
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Problem Possible cause/Solution
The washing machine does
not start:
The door has not been closed.
•Closethedoorfirmly.
The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket.
• Insert the plug into the power socket.
There is no power at the socket.
• Please check your domestic electrical installation.
The main fuse has blown.
• Replace the fuse.
The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the button 8has not
been pressed.
• Please turn the selector dial and press the button 8again.
The delay start has been selected.
• If the laundry are to be washed immediately, cancel the delay start.
The Child Safety Lock has been activated.
• Deactivate the Child Safety Lock.
The machine does not fill:
The water tap is closed.
•Openthewatertap.
The inlet hose is squashed or kinked.
• Check the inlet hose connection.
The filter in the inlet hose is blocked.
• Clean the water inlet hose filter.
The door is not properly closed.
•Closethedoorfirmly.
The machine fills then emp-
ties immediately:
The end of the drain hose is too low.
• Refer to relevant paragraph in «water drainage» section.
The machine does not emp-
ty and/or does not spin:
The drain hose is squashed or kinked.
• Check the drain hose connection.
The drain filter is clogged.
• Clean the drain filter.
An option or a programme that ends with the water still in the tub or
a that eliminates all the spinning phases has been selected.
• Select the draining or spinning programme.
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
• Redistribute the laundry.
There is water on the floor:
Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much
foam) has been used.
• Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one.
Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings.
It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose;
check to see if it is damp.
• Check the water inlet hose connection.
The drain or inlet hose is damaged.
• Replace it with a new one.
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.
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