Electrolux EWT531 User manual

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DIMENSIONS Heightwithoutpanel 850mm
width 400mm
depth 600mm
POWERSUPPLY VOLTAGE/ FREQUENCY 230 V / 50 Hz
TOTALPOWERABSORBED 2300 W (10 A)
HEATERRATING 1950W
WATERPRESSURE minimum 5 N/cm² (0,5 kg/cm2)
maximum 80 N/cm²(8 kg/cm2)
MAXIMUMLOAD cotton 5,0 kg
synthetics 2,5 kg
wool 1,0 kg
SPINNINGSPEED 500rpm
This appliance complies with the following EC Directive:
-72/23/EEC of 19.02.1973 - LowVoltage Directive
-89/336/EEC of 03.05.1989 (including Amentment Directive 92/31/EEC)- EMV Directive.
WASHINGMACHINE
EWT 531
INSTRUCTION BOOK
TECHNICALINFORMATION
SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
You must read the whole of this instruction book before using 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 interest of overall safety. You
must read them before installing or using the appliance.
Use
This appliance is designed to be used by adults. Children should not be
allowed to touch the controls or play with the product.
It is dangerous to modify the specifications of this appliance in any way.
Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water after use.
Only wash fabrics with are designed to be machine washed. If in doubt,
follow the instructions you find on the label of the item itself.
Place small metal rings or edged plastic rings in a net or bag.
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 thoroughly removed from the fabrics before they are placed in the
appliance.
Small and delicate objects (e.g. baby socks,stockings) can be easily
washed inside a small pillowcase with a zip fastener or in larger
socks.
Use only the recommended quantities of fabric conditioner.
Before cleaning, care and maintenance, ensure that the machine is
switched off.
Installation
Any electrical work is required to install this appliance and should be
carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
Any plumbing work is required to install this appliance and should be
carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person.
Make sure that the appliance does not stand on its electrical supply
cable.
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.
If your washing machine is in a room subject to temperatures below
freezing, the water must be removed from the machine should the
danger of freezing be expected.
Safeties
Lid : your washing machine is equipped with a safety avoiding the
switching ofthe appliancewhen theflapdoorsof thedrum areopened;
the closure of the lid is so impossible. An electromechanic safety
prohibits the opening of the lid when the washing machine works and
2 minutes after the end of the programme.
Washing motor : in case of mechanic overloading, overvoltage, a
thermic safety protects automatically the motor.
Heating:the heatingcanonlybeginwhenthe waterquantitynecessary
for the washing is in the tub. This safety is useful when there is a water
break-up or if you forget to open the water inlet hose.
When disposing of the machine in a proper manner, destroy the door
locks and cut off the power supply cord.
Environmentalinformation
All materials marked by the symbol are biodegradable. They can be
disposed of without danger or burnt in rubbish incinerators.
Inordertorealizewaterandenergysavingsandtoactinanenvironmentally
conscious manner, we advice to follow the below instructions :
- use if possible the appliance with full loadsinstead of partial loads. Take
care to do not overload the drum.
- Use only the programmes with prewash for very soiled laundry.
- Savings on detergent and for the environment may also be achieved if
with medium to hard water you add sufficient detergent for soft water and
then add separately a softener. This relievesour waters of a certain
amount of chemicals.

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Installation
Thefloormustbecleananddry,freefromfloorpolishandother
greasysubstances,sothatthemachinedoesnotslideabout.
Do not use any grease as lubrification.
Installationondeeppilecarpetsandfloorcoveringswithfoam
backingsisnotrecommended,asthestabilityofthemachine
isno longer guaranteed. If the installationmust bedone ona
carpetedfloor,theopeningslocatedatthelowerpartoftheback
of the appliance must remain free. These openings ensure a
good ventilation of your applicance. In case of small format
tiles, place a standard rubber mat under the machine.
With sprung floors, in particular wooden plank floors with
yieldingfloorboards,screwdownawaterproofwoodenbaseat
least 15 mm thick, across at least 2 floor boards. Wherever
possible,placetheapplianceinthecorneroftheroom-there
wooden floors are most secure and least liable to resonance
vibrations.
Never compensate for small unevennesses in the floor by
placingwood, pasteboard or such like.
The front adjustable feet must be blocked after installation of
the appliance by means of the locking nuts.
Water connection
Connectthewaterinlethosetoacoldwatertapwitha3/4"gas
threaded orifice, after having inserted the rugger sealing
washer into the hose collar. If the water connection is made
onto new pipes or onto pipes which have not been used for a
long time, it is advisable to run off a certain amount of water
beforeconnectingthemachine.
Placethecurvedendoftheoutledhoseintoadrainpipehaving
aheightbetween70and100cmfromfloorlevelorsecureitto
a sink or bath tub. Make sure that the drain hose is firmly
securedsothatitwillnotslipoutorfalldownfrom its position.
Thewatershoulddrainfreelyand,consequently,thedrainhose
shouldnotbechokedorplacedinsuchawayastoobstructthe
normalwaterflow.Ifanextensionhoseisrequired,remember
thatitmightcauseamalfunctioninthedrainpump,particularly
if the extension has a length in excess of 1 meter or if the
diameter of the extension is smaller than the diameter of the
originaldrainhose.
INSTALLATION
BE CAREFUL : The parts protecting the inner components of the machine during transit must all be removed before
usingyourmachineforthefirsttime.Inordertoavoidpossibledamagetotheappliance,itisindispensabletotakeaway
the polystyrene basis, the two loosened spacers at the back of the appliance and the polystyrene wedge (follow the
instructionsoftheunpackingsheet).Closeimperativelythe2holesleftbythe2spacerswiththeplugsprovided with
the appliance ; do not forget to put on the central cover.
Electrical connection
Beforefittingtheplugintothewallsocket,checkthefollowing
points :
1)Thesupplyvoltageofthe domestic wiringsystemdoesnot
fluctuate by more that 10%, plus or minus, from 230 V.
2)Themeter,thefuses,thesupplylineandthewallsocketare
suitable to carry the maximum load required by the machine
(2,3kW).
Veryimportant:
Thewashingmachineisprovidedwithafeedingwirewith
earthconnection:itmust be connectedtoapluglikethat
is provided with a good earth connection.
Thereplacingof the power cord must only berealizedby
theAfterSalesService.
The manufacturer declines any responsibility where the
previousrecommendationsarenotfollowed.
Levelling
It is essential that your machine is absolutely level. Raise or
lowerthefrontfeetofthemachine;tightenthenutsofthefeet
withanadjustablewrench.
Alsomake surethat the machine does nottouch thewall, the
furnitures, etc. during the functioning in order to avoid vibra-
tions,noiseordisplacementsoftheapplianceduringoperation.
Moving of the appliance
Tomoveyourwashingmachine,putitonitswheelsbyturning
fromtherighttotheleftthespeciallevellocatedatthebottom
of the appliance. Once the machine placed at the chosen
place, bring back the lever to its initial position.

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Detergent dispenser
1. Washing powder or liquid
detergent for programmes
with pre-wash ( )
2. Washing powder or liquid
detergent for the main wash
()
3. Liquid additives (fabric
softenerandconditioner...)( )
4. Softener overflow
Beforeusingyourwashingmachineforthefirsttime,we
recommend you to run a 90°C cotton cycle without any
laundry to remove any manufacture residue from the
drum and tub :
• Pour a 1/2 measure of detergent into the "detergent
dispenser".
• Select the programme "B".
• Press the ON/OFF button " " : the wash cycle starts.
USE OFYOUR APPLIANCE
The control panel
1. ON/OFF pushbutton " "
Press the ON/OFF pushbutton " ", the programme
starts: the control lamp illuminates.
2. Control lamp
The control lamp illuminates when the appliance is
working (ON/OFF pushbutton " " pressed on).
It extinguishes when the ON/OFF pushbutton " " is
pressed off.
3. Half load pushbutton " "
This pushbutton allows to wash small quantity of linen
notmuchsoiled(2,5kg)onlyonthecottonprogrammes.
4. Programme selector
Itenables to selectthe most adaptedprogramme to the
nature and degree of soil of your laundry.
Turn the programme selector clockwise to select the
chosen programme.
The programme selector indicates each programme
phase as it takes place.
At the end of the programme, the appliance stops
automaticallyonaposition"I"forcottonprogrammesor
on a position rinse hold " " (water in the tub) for
synthetics programmes.
Neverturntheprogrammeselectoranticlockwise.
Never turn the programme selector when the appliance is working.
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Programmesforsynthetics/delicates/wool
Programmesforcottons/linens
(*) The data is given purely as an indication : the consumption values may vary in relation to the quantity and the type of
laundry,the temperatureofthe watersupplyand theambient temperature.Thedata refersto thehighest temperatureprovided
foreachprogramme.
BE CAREFUL : THE LID CAN ONLY BE OPENED 90 SECONDS AFTER THE MACHINE HAS STOPPED.
()Recommended programmefor comparisonsbased onstandard IEC456.
Thermostat 60°: 1,30 kWh - 69 liters - 105 minutes.
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Operatinginstructions
1. Place the laundry in the drum
lift up the lid of the machine,
open the drum with your two
hands by pressing the button A
and the two flapdoors till they
disengage,
introduce the laundry into the
drum ; close the drum and the lid
of the machine.
Becareful:beforeclosingthelidofyourmachine,makesure
that the drum flapdoors are correctly closed :
the two flapdoors fastened,
the button Apressed out.
2. Measure out the detergent
Measure out the amount of detergent recommended by the
manufacturerinthemain washcompartment( ).
Ifyouwishtocarryoutaprewash,pourtheamountrequiredinto
theprewashcompartment( ).
Do not exceed the MAX level.
3. Add the fabric softener
Pour the softener, if required, into the compartment marked
(). Do not exceed the MAX level.
4. Press the half load pushbutton " " if
required.
5. Select the programme
Choosetheprogrammeaccordingtothenatureandthedegree
of soil of the laundry.
Turn the programme selector clockwise to select the chosen
programme.
6. Starting of the programme
The ON/OFF pushbutton " " enables to switch on your
machine. The control lamp illuminates and the programme
starts.
7. At the end of the programme
When the selected programme is over, the machine stops
automatically.Thetimerknobstopsontheposition"I"forthe
cottonprogrammes.
Thesyntheticsprogrammesendbyarinsehold" "(waterin
the tub) in order to avoid the formation of creases. You can
finishtheseprogrammesbyaspin(programmeG)orbyadrain
(programmeM).DepresstheON/OFFpushbutton" "before
doingyourchoice.
Aftereachwash,depresstheON/OFFpushbutton" ".Press
offtheotherpushbuttonifnecessary;unplugthemachinefrom
the wall socket ; turn off the water tap.
Leave the lid open in order to air the washing machine.
Youareadvisednottoleaveyourlaundrytoolong,especially
when damp. Damp laundry produces moult and unpleasant
smells.
Moult stains cannot be removed.
Sort your laundry.
Studycarefullythechartinthisbookletexplainingthesymbols
used on clothes labels (see page 6).
Thefollowing points areparticularly important :
- a line under the bowl means that the garment cannot be
washedusingprogrammesforresistantfabricssuchascotton
andlinen;
- do not 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;
- the wool programme is designed specifically for pure new
wool.Othertypesofwoolandwoolmixturesmayshrinkorfelt
ifmachine-washed.
Woollen garments should be spun briefly immediately after
washing.
Prewash
Prewash is not normally necessary. Your new washing ma-
chine combined with modern detergents will give perfect
washing results without prewash, thus saving energy, time,
wateranddetergent.
However,whenthelaundryisparticularlydirty(forinstanceif
you have to wash mechanics' overalls or butchers' aprons),
you are advised to use prewash with a biological detergent.
HINTS ANDTIPS
Temperatures
Wesuggestthatwhitecottonandlinen,ifitisnotexcessively
soiled,canbewashedat60°insteadof90°C.Thereshouldbe
noreductioninperformance,buttherewillbeanenergysaving
ofapproximately30%.
Thesameappliestoalesserextenttofastcolouredgarments.
Theyusuallyrequireatemperatureof60°Cbutiftheyarenot
excessively dirty, you will have satisfactory results at 40°C.
Garments with non-fast colours should not be washed at
temperatures above 40°C. If fast and non-fast colours are
washedtogether, theyshould be treatedas non-fastcolours
andthereforethetemperatureshouldnotexceed40°C.
Resistant white and coloured synthetics can normally be
washed at 60°C but also in this case 40°C is sufficient if the
laundry is not excessively dirty.
Delicate synthetics, synthetics with non-fast colours and
woollengarmentsmustneverbewashedabove40°C.
How much laundry can be washed in one load?
Strictly speaking you should always weigh your laundry.
Thedrumwilltakeamaximumof5kgofcottonandlinen.For
synthetics and delicate fabrics, the maximum load is 2,5 kg
and for wool, 1 kg.
Asweighingcanbecomplicated,wesuggestyoutoestimate
the weight according to how full the drum is:
cotton and linen : drum full not too tighty packed
resistant synthetics : nomorethan 2/3of thedrum
delicate fabrics and wool : no more than 1/2 of the drum.

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Before placing the laundry in the machine:
- mend all tears, holes and ladders;
- secure loose buttons and close poppers and zips;
-do notwash frayedgarments -mend hems before washing;
remove all small objects from pockets. Nails, pins, clips and
similar objects can seriously damage your washing machine
andlaundry;
- remove curtain hooks;
-washcolouredgarmentsandinparticularthosewithnon-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.
witha stain removerbefore washing;
-toremovepaintstains,forexample,useavolatilesubstance
such as turpentine: in this case, you should wait for it to dry
completelybeforewashing.
Themanufacturerofyourwashingmachineisnotresponsible
foranydamagederivingfromtheuseofvolatile,inflammable
or toxic substances.
At the end of the washing
Damp laundry should be dried as soon as possible after
finishing the wash.
Knitwear and woollens should be dried flat away from direct
sunlight.
Detergentsandadditives
Goodwashingresultsalsodependonthechoiceofdetergent
anduseofthecorrectquantitiestoavoidwasteandprotectthe
environment.Althoughbiodegradable,detergentscontainsubs-
tances which in large quantities can damage the delicate
ecologicalbalanceofnature.
Always use good quality detergents suitable for use in
washingmachines.
Follow the indications given by the detergent manufacturer
accordingto theweight of laundry, the degree of soiland the
hardnessofthewaterinyourarea;ifyoudonotknowhowhard
it is, ask your local Water Authority.
Powderdetergents.
The washing powder should be placed in the appropriate
compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the
programme.Specialdetergentsareavailaibleforcolouredand
delicate fabrics and for wool.
"Concentrated" powderdetergents
Pourthe concentrated powder detergent into the main wash
()compartment.
Avoid selecting programmes including prewash when
concentrateddetergentsareused.
Liquiddetergents
Usingthenew automaticdispenserfor liquiddetergents,it is
possible to use a liquid detergent for main wash phases.
Liquiddetergents canbe usedinstead ofpowder detergents
particularly for lightly soiled laundry and for medium or low
temperature washing programmes, while it is better to use a
powder detergent for high temperature washing
programmes.
Liquidadditives
Anyliquidadditivesforsofteningthelaundrymustbepoured
into the compartment of the detergent dispenser drawer
beforestartingtheprogramme.
The addition of water softener is particularly useful when
drying the clothes in a tumble dryer after washing to avoid a
static charge.
WASHCODESYMBOLS
Strongwash
WASH
Delicatewash
Max. wash Max. wash Max. wash Max. wash Hand Do not
BLEACHING Bleach in cold water Do not bleach
IRONING Hot iron max.
200°CWarm iron max. 150°CLukewarm iron max. 110°CDo not iron
DRY
CLEANING Drycleaningin
perchlorethylenepetrol,
Dry cleaning Dry cleaning in
petrol, pure Do not dry clean
DRYING On the line
Flat On clothes
hanger Tumble dry
high temp.
low temp.
Do not tumble
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Bodywork
The outside or the machine can be cleaned with warm
waterand aneutral non-abrasive household detergent.
Wipe with clean water and dry after cleaning.
Important : do not use methylated spirit, diluents or
similar products.
Itis advisable, fromtimetotime,tocarryout a complete
cycle without a washing load, adding a decalcifying
product.
The detergent dispenser
The detergent dispenser is very easy to remove.
Exert apressureon the brooches located on each side
of the detergent dispenser and pull it up (fig. 1 and 2).
Cleanthedetergentdispenserunderrunningwaterwith
abrush ora piece of rag (fig. 3). Check that thesiphons
located at the back of the detergent dispenser are not
obstructed (fig. 4).
Replacethedetergentdispenserinthenotchesuntilthe
hanging (fig. 5).
The drain filter
Themachinehasgotamecanicfilterlocatedonthefront
part to collect lint and small objects (toothpins, coins,
pins, etc.) inadvertently left in the clothes. It is essential
that the filter is cleaned regularly.
Frequency of cleaning depends on the type of articles
washed(cleaningshouldbemorefrequentifthearticles
have no hem and tend to fray).
- Open the flapdoor (fig. 6).
- To drain the residual water :
Place below a container not very high up with straight
edges. To complete the draining, turn the cap of the
drain filter until its vertical position and the residual
water will be released (fig. 7).
- To clean the filter :
Turn the filter anticlockwise and get it away (fig. 8).
Clean it with current water. Replace the filter and
screw down it clockwise. Then, close the flapdoor.
CLEANINGANDMAINTENANCE
Make sure that the machine is unplugged and
the water tap turned off before undertaking any kind of maintenance.
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The wash results are not as usual.
The washing cycle is very much too long.
The washing machine stops during a washing
cycle.
The machine does not start up.
The machine does not drain and/or does not spin.
The machine does not fill.
The machine vibrates or is too noisy.
The machine empties as it fills.
There is water on the floor.
Softener detergent flows out the overflow orifice.
IF SOMETHING DOESN'TWORK ?
Check that :
was the wrong quantity or the wrong detergent added ? Insufficient
detergent leads to grey washes and scale deposits in the machine. Check
the quantities more exactly,
were special stains pre-treated ?
was the programme correctly chosen?
Check that :
the water pression is sufficient,
the pump filter is not obstructed,
there has not been a power breakdown.
Check that :
the water pression is sufficient,
the pump filter is not obstructed,
the mains fuse is intact,
Check that :
the mains fuse is intact,
the appliance is plugged in,
the lid is firmly shut,
the programme selector dial is correctly positioned,
the beginning of the programme has been ordered (on/off pushbutton
"" pushed on).
there has not been a power breakdown.
Check that :
the drain hose is not squashed or bent,
the drain filter is not clogged,
Check that :
the inlet water hose is opened and the water pression is sufficent,
the lid of the appliance is closed,
there has not been a water breakdown
Check that :
all the transit bolts and packing have been removed,
all the feet resting firmly on the ground, the lock nuts have been
secrured,
the machine is in contact with something,
the load is sufficent.
Check that :
the end of the drain hose is too low.
Check that :
there is not too much detergent or unsuitable detergent. The
formation of foam can cause water leaks,
one of the detergent dispenser is not obstructed,
the drain hose is well hanged,
if one of the joints or the tap is leaking ? it is not always easy to see as the
leak often runs along the hose.
is the drain filter cover properly closed ?
Check that :
you have not respected the adviced quantities.
ProblemsProblems
ProblemsProblems
Problems SolutionsSolutions
SolutionsSolutions
Solutions
If you are unable to identify or to solve the problem, consult
ourservicesdepartment.Beforecalling,informyourselfabout
the model and the date of purchase of your appliance : the
services department will need this information.
Data plate
You will find this information on the data plate (at the back of
the appliance) and on a sticker located on the internal door
filter.
146381700