Electrolux EW8W3816BI User manual
EW8W3816BI
EN User Manual | Washer Dryer
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with it decades of professional experience and innovation. Ingenious and stylish, it has
been designed with you in mind. So whenever you use it, you can be safe in the
knowledge that you’ll get great results every time.
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the following data
available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION................................................................................ 3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................. 6
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION............................................................................. 8
4. TECHNICAL DATA......................................................................................... 8
5. INSTALLATION...............................................................................................9
6. CONTROL PANEL........................................................................................ 19
7. DIAL AND BUTTONS....................................................................................21
8. PROGRAMMES............................................................................................ 25
9. SETTINGS.................................................................................................... 32
10. BEFORE FIRST USE..................................................................................33
11. DAILY USE - WASHING ONLY.................................................................. 33
12. DAILY USE - WASHING & DRYING...........................................................37
13. DAILY USE - DRYING ONLY......................................................................39
14. FLUFF IN THE FABRICS............................................................................40
15. HINTS AND TIPS........................................................................................ 40
16. CARE AND CLEANING.............................................................................. 43
17. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................ 49
18. CONSUMPTION VALUES.......................................................................... 53
19. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS................................................................55
2 ENGLISH
1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before beginning the installation and use of this
appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or
damage that are the result of incorrect installation or usage.
Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location
for future reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
WARNING!
Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
• Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons with
very extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept away
from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
• Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept away
from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it
appropriately.
• Keep detergents away from children.
• Keep children and pets away from the appliance when the
door is open.
• If the appliance has a child safety device, it should be
activated.
• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance
of the appliance without supervision.
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1.2 General Safety
• This appliance is for washing and drying domestic-type
machine-washable and dryable laundry only.
• Do not use the dryer function if laundry has been soiled with
industrial chemicals.
• This appliance is designed for single household domestic
use in an indoor environment.
• This appliance may be used in, offices, hotel guest rooms,
bed & breakfast guest rooms, farm guest houses and other
similar accommodation where such use does not exceed
(average) domestic usage levels.
• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• Do not install the appliance behind a lockable door, a sliding
door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side, that would
prevent the appliance door from being fully open.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end
of the installation process. Make sure that the mains plug is
accessible after installation.
• The ventilation opening in the base must not be covered by
a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.
• WARNING: The appliance must not be supplied through an
external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to
a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by a utility.
• Ensure good air ventilation in the room where the appliance
is installed to avoid the backflow of unwanted gases into the
room from appliances burning gas or other fuels, including
open fires.
• Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is used
for exhausting fumes from any appliances burning gas or
other fuels.
• The operating water pressure at the water entry point from
the outlet connection must be between 0.5 bar (0.05 MPa)
and 10 bar (1.0 MPa).
• The appliance maximum load is 8.0 kg. Do not exceed the
maximum load of each programme (refer to the
"Programmes" chapter).
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• The appliance must be connected to the water mains using
the new supplied hose sets, or other new hose sets
supplied by the Authorised Service Centre.
• Old hose sets must not be reused.
• If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre
or similarly qualified persons to avoid an electrical hazard.
• Wipe away lint or packaging debris that has accumulated
around the appliance.
• Items that have been soiled with substances such as
vegetable or mineral oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene,
spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers should
be washed separately with an extra amount of detergent
before being dried in the washer dryer.
• Do not use the appliance if items have been soiled with
industrial chemicals.
• Do not dry unwashed items in the wash dryer.
• Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps,
waterproof textiles, and rubber backed articles and clothes,
or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be dried
in the washer dryer.
• Fabric softeners, or similar products, should only be used
as specified by the product manufacturer’s instructions.
• Remove all objects from items that could be a source of fire
ignition such as lighters or matches.
• WARNING: Never stop the washer dryer before the end of
the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and
separated so that residual heat can dissipate.
• The final part of the washer dryer cycle takes place without
heat (cool down cycle) to ensure that items reach a
temperature that will not cause damage to them.
• Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam to
clean the appliance.
• Clean the appliance with a moist cloth. Use only neutral
detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive
cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
ENGLISH 5
• Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
The installation must comply with
relevant national regulations.
• Follow the installation instructions supplied
with the appliance.
• Do not use the appliance before installing
it in the built-in structure due to safety
manner.
• Do not install or use the appliance where
the temperature can be less than 0°C or
where it is exposed to the weather.
• Always keep the appliance vertical when it
is being moved.
• Make sure that there is air circulation
between the appliance and the floor.
• Remove all the packaging and the transit
bolts.
• The floor area on which the appliance is to
be installed must be flat, stable, heat
resistant and clean.
• Keep the transit bolts in a safe place. If the
appliance is to be moved in the future they
must be reattached to lock the drum to
prevent an internal damage.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety
gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Do not install the appliance where the
appliance door cannot be fully opened.
• Adjust the feet to have the necessary
space between the appliance and the
flooring.
• When the appliance is in its permanent
position, check if it is levelled correctly
with the aid of a spirit level. If it is not,
adjust the feet accordingly.
2.2 Electrical Connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric shock.
• WARNING: This appliance is designed to
be installed / connected to a grounding
connection in the building.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect
the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the mains
plug with wet hands.
2.3 Water Connection
• The inlet water shall not exceed 25 °C.
• Do not cause damage to the water hoses.
• Before connection to new pipes, pipes not
used for a long time, where repair work
has been carried out or new devices fitted
(water meters, etc.), let the water flow until
it is clean and clear.
• Ensure that there are no visible water
leaks during and after the first use of the
appliance.
• Do not use an extension hose if the inlet
hose is too short. Contact the Authorised
Service Centre for the replacement of the
inlet hose.
• When unpacking the appliance, It is
possible to see water flowing from the
drain hose. This is due to the testing of the
appliance with the use of water in the
factory.
• You can extend the drain hose to
maximum 400 cm. Contact the Authorised
Service Centre for the other drain hose
and the extension.
• Make sure that there is access to the tap
after the installation.
6 ENGLISH
2.4 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electric shock, fire, burns
or damage to the appliance.
• Do not put flammable products or items
that are wet with flammable products in,
near or on the appliance.
• Do not touch the glass door while a
programme operates. The glass can get
hot.
• Do not dry damaged (torn, frayed) items
that contain padding or fillings.
• If laundry has been washed with a stain
remover, carry out an additional rinse
cycle before starting a drying cycle.
• Make sure that all metal objects are
removed from the laundry.
• Dry only fabrics that are suitable to dry in
the appliance. Follow the cleaning
instruction on the item label.
• Do not sit or stand on the open door of the
appliance.
• Do not dry dripping wet clothes in the
appliance.
• Do not let hot items to touch the plastic
parts of the appliance.
• Remove a detergent ball (if used) before
starting a drying programme.
• Do not use a detergent ball if setting a
non-stop programme.
2.5 Service
• To repair the appliance contact the
Authorised Service Centre. Use original
spare parts only.
• Please note that self-repair or non-
professional repair can have safety
consequences and might void the
guarantee.
• The following spare parts will be available
for 10 years after the model has been
discontinued: motor and motor brushes,
transmission between motor and drum,
pumps, shock absorbers and springs,
washing drum, drum spider and related
ball bearings, heaters and heating
elements, including heat pumps, piping
and related equipment including hoses,
valves, filters and aquastops, printed
circuit boards, electronic displays,
pressure switches, thermostats and
sensors, software and firmware including
reset software, door, door hinge and
seals, other seals, door locking assembly,
plastic peripherals such as detergent
dispensers. Please note that some of
these spare parts are only available to
professional repairers, and that not all
spare parts are relevant for all models.
• Concerning the lamp(s) inside this product
and spare part lamps sold separately:
These lamps are intended to withstand
extreme physical conditions in household
appliances, such as temperature,
vibration, humidity, or are intended to
signal information about the operational
status of the appliance. They are not
intended to be used in other applications
and are not suitable for household room
illumination.
2.6 Disposal
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains
electrical and water supplies.
• Cut off the mains electrical cable close to
the appliance and dispose of it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent children
or pets from becoming trapped in the
drum.
• Dispose of the appliance in accordance
with local requirements for the disposal of
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE).
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3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Appliance overview
10 11 12
13
21 3
4
7
8
9
5
6
1Hinge supports
2Detergent dispenser
3Control panel
4Magnetic plate
5Door handle
6Rating plate
7Plate with rubber beater
8Drain pump filter
9Front feet for levelling the appliance
10 Drain hose
11 Mains cable
12 Inlet hose connection
13 Back feet for levelling the appliance
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Mod. xxxxxxxxx
000V ~ 00Hz 0000 W
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A
B
C
Prod.No.
D
The rating plate reports the model name (A), product
number (B), electrical ratings (C) and serial number
(D).
4. TECHNICAL DATA
Dimension Width/ Height/ Total depth 59.6 cm /81.9 cm /55.3 cm
Electrical connection Voltage
Overall power
Fuse
Frequency
230 V
2100 W
10 A
50 Hz
Level of protection against ingress of solid particles and moisture
ensured by the protective cover, except where the low voltage
equipment has no protection against moisture
IPX4
8 ENGLISH
Water supply 1) Cold water
Water supply pressure Minimum
Maximum
0.5 bar (0.05 MPa)
10 bar (1.0 MPa)
Maximum wash load Cotton 8.0 kg
Maximum dry load Cotton
Synthetics
4 kg
3 kg
Spin Speed Maximum spin speed 1551 rpm
1) Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread.
5. INSTALLATION
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
5.1 Be prepared for installation
It is recommended that installation is
carried out by two persons.
5.2 The appliance is equipped
with ...
x1 x2
x1
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x2
x1 x1
x2
x4 x1 x1
BA C D
F G H L
5.3 Unpacking
WARNING!
Use the gloves.
WARNING!
Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts before installing the appliance.
ENGLISH 9
1. Put two polystyrene packaging elements
on the floor under the appliance.
WARNING!
It is strongly recommended that this
action is carries out by two persons.
2. Carefully put the appliance down on its
rear side.
Make sure not to damage the hoses.
1
2
3. Remove the polystyrene protection from
the bottom.
1
2
4. Return the appliance in vertical position
and remove the socket polystyrene
protection.
5. Remove the power supply cable and the
drain hose from the hose holders.
It is possible to see water flowing from
the drain hose. This is due to the
testing with water of the appliance in
factory.
10 ENGLISH
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