Electrolux EW 918 W User manual

WASHER-DRYER

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

EW 918 W

132 995 810 GB

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Contents

Removing stains 8

Detergents and additives 9

Drying hints 10

Load 10

Garments not suitable for drying 10

Drying symbols on garment labels 10

Duration of the drying cycle 10

Fibre residue 10

Additional drying 11

International wash code symbols 14

Operating sequence 12-13

Washing only 12-13

Drying only 13

Automatic washing and drying 13

Washing programmes 14-15

Drying programmes 16

Maintenance 17

Bodywork 17

Detergent dispenser drawer 17

Drain filter 17

Water inlet filter 17

Emergency emptying out 17

Frost precautions 17

Something not working? 18-19

Warnings 3-4

Disposal 4

Tips for environmental protection 4

Technical specifications 4

Installation 5

Unpacking 5

Positioning 5

Water inlet 5

Water drainage 5

Electrical connection 6

Description of the appliance 6

Detergent dispenser drawer 6

Use 7

Control panel 7

Controls 7

Washing hints 8

Sorting the laundry 8

Temperatures 8

Before loading the laundry 8

Maximum loads 8

Laundry weights 8

Dear customer,

Please read these operating instructions carefully

and pay particular attention to the safety notes

indicated in the first pages. We recommend that you

keep this instruction booklet for future reference and

pass it on to any future owners.

The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning:

The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) emphasize information that is particularly

important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance.

The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use of

the appliance.

Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with this symbol.

Our contribution to the protection of the

environment: we use environmentally

friendly paper.

Transport damages

When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not

damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the

Service Centre.

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Installation

• All internal packing must be removed before using

the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to

the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective

transit devices are not removed or are not

completely removed. Refer to the relevant

paragraph in the instruction book.

• Any electrical work required to install this appliance

must be carried out by a qualified electrician.

• Any plumbing work required to install this

appliance must be carried out by a qualified

plumber.

• After having installed the machine, check that it is

not standing on its electrical supply cable.

• If the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor,

ensure that air can circulate freely between the feet

and the floor.

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 and dry fabrics which are designed to

be machine washed and dried. Follow the

instructions on each garment label.

• Do not overload the appliance. Follow the

instructions in the instruction book.

• Make sure that all pockets are empty. Objects such

as coins, safety pins, pins and screws can cause

extensive damage.

• Do not machine wash garments saturated with

petroleum, methylated spirits, trichlorethylene, etc.

If such fluids have been used to remove stains

prior to washing, wait until they have completely

evaporated from the fabric before placing garments

in the appliance.

• Place small items such as socks, belts, etc. in a

cloth bag or pillowcase to prevent them getting

trapped between the drum and the tub.

• If you use a liquid detergent with a dispenser

which has to be placed directly in the drum,

remember to remove this dispenser before

drying.

Warnings

• Use only the recommended quantities of fabric

softener. An excessive amount could damage the

laundry.

• Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the

appliance is not in use. This preserves the door

seal and prevents the formation of musty smells.

• Always check that water has emptied out before

opening the door. If not, drain the water following

the instructions in the instruction book.

• Always unplug the appliance and shut the water

tap after use.

General safety

• Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by

qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by

inexperienced persons could cause serious

danger. Contact your local Service Centre.

• Never pull the power supply cable to remove the

plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug

itself.

• During high temperature wash programmes and

during the drying cycle the door glass may get hot.

Do not touch it!

Child safety

• Children are often not aware of how dangerous

electrical appliances can be. When the machine is

working, children should be carefully supervised

and not be allowed to play with the appliance.

• The packaging components (e.g. plastic film,

polystyrene) can be dangerous to children - 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.

• When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the

electrical supply cable and destroy the plug with

the remaining cable. Disable the door catch in

order to prevent children from becoming trapped

inside while playing.

The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before

installing or using the appliance.

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Disposal

Tips for environmental protection

Packaging materials

The materials marked with the symbol are

recyclable.

>PE<=polyethylene

>PS<=polystyrene

>PP<=polypropylene

This means that they can be recycled by disposing of

them properly in appropriate collection containers.

Machine

Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance.

Help to keep your country tidy!

To save water, energy and to help protect the

environment, we recommend that you follow these

tips:

• Normally soiled laundry may be washed without

prewashing in order to save detergent, water and

time (the environment is protected too!).

• The machine works more economically if it is fully

loaded (for both washing and drying cycles).

• The machine will consume less energy if the

laundry is adequately spun before being dried.

• With adequate pre-treatment, stains and limited

soiling can be removed; the laundry can then be

washed at a lower temperature.

• Measure out detergent according to the water

hardness, the degree of soiling and the quantity of

laundry being washed.

DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm

Width 60 cm

Depth 58 cm

WASHING DRYING

MAXIMUM LOAD Cotton 5.5 kg 2.75 kg

Synthetics 2.5 kg 2 kg

Delicates 2.5 kg -

Woollens 2 kg -

SPIN SPEED 850 rpm max.

POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY 220-230 V/50 Hz

TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 2200 W

MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION 10 A

WATER PRESSURE Minimum 50 kPa

Maximum 800 kPa

This appliance complies with the following EEC Directives:

73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 relating to low voltage

89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 relating to electromagnetic compatibility.

Technical specifications

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Installation

Unpacking

All transit bolts and packing must be removed

before using the appliance.

You are advised to keep all transit devices so that

they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be

transported again.

1. Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the rear

right-hand bolt and lay the machine on its back,

taking care not to squash the hoses. This can be

avoided by placing one of the corner packing

pieces between the machine and the floor.

2. Remove the polystyrene block from the underside

of the machine and release the two plastic bags.

3. Carefully remove the right-hand bag (1) then the

left-hand bag (2) by pulling them towards the

centre of the machine.

4. Set the machine upright and remove the two

remaining bolts from the back.

5. Pull out the three plastic spacers from the holes

into which the bolts were fitted.

6. Plug the open holes with the plugs which are

supplied with the instruction booklet.

P0020

P0256

P1066

P1068

P0255

Positioning

Install the machine on a flat hard floor.

Make sure that air circulation around the machine is

not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Check that the

machine does not touch the wall or other kitchen units.

Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or

out. Never place cardboard, wood or similar

materials under the machine to compensate for any

unevenness in the floor.

Water inlet

Connect the water inlet hose supplied with the

applianceto a tap with a 3/4" thread.

Do not use already employed inlet hoses.

The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the

machine can be turned in any direction. Simply

loosen the fitting, rotate the hose and retighten the

fitting, making sure there are no water leaks.

The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too

short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will

have to purchase a new, longer hose specially

designed for this type of use.

Water drainage

The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three

ways:

Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic

hose guide supplied with the machine. In this

case, make sure the end cannot come unhooked

when the machine is emptying.

P0021

P1088

P1051

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Description of the appliance

EW 918 W

This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece

of string or attaching it to the wall.

In a sink drain pipe branch. This branch must be

above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm

above the ground.

Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less

than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm.

The end of the drain hose must always be

ventilated, i.e. the inside diameter of the drain pipe

must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain

hose.

The drain hose must not be kinked. Run it along the

floor; only the part near the drainage point must be

raised.

P0023

P0022

Electrical connection

This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V,

single-phase, 50 Hz supply.

Check that your domestic electrical installation can

take the maximum load required (2.2 kW), also

taking into account any other appliances in use.

Connect the machine to an earthed socket.

The manufacturer declines any responsibility

for damage or injury through failure to comply

with the above safety precaution.

Should the appliance power supply cable

need to be replaced, this should be carried

out by our Service Centre.

Please ensure that when the appliance is

installed the power supply cable is easily

accessible.

1 Detergent dispenser drawer

2 Programme chart

3 Control panel

4 Door handle

5 Drain filter

6 Adjustable feet

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Use

13 45678 9

EW 918 W

Control panel

1 Programme guide and

detergent dispenser drawer

In the interior part of the detergent dispenser drawer

there is a programme guide in english and chinese.

Prewash

Main wash

Fabric softener,

starch

2 Drying indicator light

This light illuminates when the machine is drying.

3 Drying time selector dial

Graduated up to 120 mins for cottons (light blue

section) and synthetics (yellow section), this dial

allows you to select the desired drying time

according to the type and quantity of laundry and the

required degree of dryness.

Turn the dial clockwise only.

Cooling phase

To allow the laundry to cool down, a cooling phase

starts automatically 10 minutes before the end of

drying and this phase must in no circumstances be

reduced or interrupted.

4 Extra Rinse button

By depressing this button on programmes for cottons

and linens the machine will perform an extra rinse (4

instead of 3).

This is recommended for people who are allergic to

detergents and in areas where the water is very soft.

P0874

5 Rinse Hold button

Press this button to make the machine stop with

water in the drum after the cotton, synthetic or

delicate wash cycles.

This prevents any creasing which may take place if

the clothes are left damp in the drum. When it is

convenient for you to empty the machine, simply

press this button again so that the machine can

proceed to drain and spin, or select the drain

programme “Q” .

If this button is not activated, the washing

programmes will end with a spin.

The Rinse Hold button must not be depressed

when using NON-STOP operation (automatic

washing and drying).

6 On/Off button

By depressing this button the machine starts

operating.

When depressed again, the machine stops and is

switched off.

7 Mains-on light

This light illuminates when the machine starts

working and goes out when the ON/OFF button is

released.

8 Temperature selector dial

Turn this dial clockwise or anti-clockwise to select

the required temperature.

9 Programme selector dial

Turn the dial clockwise to select the required wash

and drying programme.

Before setting the dial to any position the machine

must be switched off by depressing the ON/OFF

button again.

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Washing hints

Sorting the laundry

Follow the wash code symbols on each garment

label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions.

Sort the laundry as follows:

whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens.

Temperatures

90°-95° for normally soiled white cottons and linen

(e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths,

sheets...)

60° 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).

(cold) for delicate items (e.g. net curtains),

30°-40° mixed laundry including synthetic

fibres and woollens.

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

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:

bathrobe 1200 g

napkin 100 g

quilt cover 700 g

sheet 500 g

pillow case 200 g

tablecloth 250 g

towelling towel 200 g

tea cloth 100 g

night dress 200 g

ladies’ briefs 100 g

man’s work shirt 600 g

man’s shirt 200 g

man’s pyjamas 500 g

blouse 100 g

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.

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 turpentine, 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 acetone (*),

lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain.

Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat

stains with methylated spirits. Remove any residual

marks from white fabrics 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.

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Quantity of detergent to be used

The type and quantity of detergent will depend on

the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and

hardness of the water used.

Water hardness is classified in so-called “degrees” 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.

Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on

quantities to use.

Use less detergent if:

– you are washing a small load,

– the laundry is lightly soiled,

– large amounts of foam form during washing.

Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric

first with acetone (*), then with acetic acid; treat any

residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then

rinse thoroughly.

Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated

spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste.

(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk.

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 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 detergents

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 temperature

wash programmes (60°C max) for all types of

fabric, or special for woollens only.

The detergent and any additives must be placed in

the appropriate compartments of the dispenser

drawer before starting the wash programme.

If using concentrated powder or liquid detergents, a

programme without prewash must be selected.

The washing machine incorporates a recirculation

system which allows an optimal use of the

concentrated detergent.

Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer

compartment marked just before starting the

programme.

Any fabric softener or starching additives must be

poured into the compartment marked before

starting the wash programme.

Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations

on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX»

mark in the detergent dispenser drawer.

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Drying hints

As a dryer, the machine works on the condensation

principle.

Therefore, the water tap must be open and the

drain hose must drain water into a sink or into

the drain pipe, even during the drying cycle.

Load

Warning:

Loads of washed laundry exceeding these values

must be divided before being dried, otherwise

poor results will be obtained.

Garments not suitable for drying

• Particularly delicate items such as synthetic

curtains, woollen and silk, garments with metal

inserts, nylon stockings, bulky garments such as

anoraks, bedcovers, quilts, sleeping bags and

duvets must not be machine dried.

• Garments padded with foam-rubber or materials

similar to foam-rubber must not be machine dried;

they represent a fire hazard.

• Also, fabrics containing residues of setting lotions

or hair sprays, nail solvents or similar solutions

must not be machine dried in order to avoid the

formation of harmful vapours.

Drying symbols on garment labels

Always look at the garment label to check whether

garments can be machine dried.

The following symbols refer to drying:

Machine drying is usually possible

Normal drying (normal temperature)

Gentle drying (reduced temperature)

Do not machine dry

Duration of the drying cycle

The drying time can vary according to

• the final spin speed;

• the required degree of drying (store dry or iron

dry);

• the type of laundry;

• the size of load.

The usual drying times are indicated in the

programme chart. As you become more familiar with

the appliance, you will discover the drying times that

best suit your needs according to the various type of

fabric. It is a good idea to make a note of these

times.

Fibre residue

After drying fluffy fabrics, such as new towels, it is

advisable to perform the rinse programme Pto be

sure that any residue that may remain in the tub is

completely removed and does not stick to garments

dried afterwards.

After each drying cycle the filter should be

checked and cleaned.

Additional drying

Should the laundry still be too wet at the end of the

programme, set another short drying cycle.

Warning! To prevent the formation of creases or

shrinking of fabrics, avoid excessive drying.

max. load

(dry weight)

2.75 kg

2kg

Linen and cottons

Synthetics

Sort of laundry

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