Electrolux EW1085F User manual

WASHING MACHINE

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

EW 1085 F

132 996 780 GB

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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.

Transport damages

When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not

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

Service Centre.

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.

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Contents

Operating sequence 18-19

Washing programmes 20

Special programmes 21

International wash code symbols 22

Maintenance 23

Door seal 23

Bodywork 23

Detergent dispenser drawer 23

Drain filter 23

Water inlet filter 23

Emergency emptying out 24

The dangers of freezing 24

Something not working? 25-26

Warnings 4-5

Disposal 5

Tips for environmental protection 5

Technical specifications 6

Installation 7

Unpacking 7

Positioning 7

Water inlet 7

Water drainage 8

Electrical connection 8

Your new washing machine 9

Description of the appliance 9

Door locked pilot light 9

Detergent dispenser drawer 9

Use 10

Control panel 10

Controls 10-13

Functions 13-14

Programme information 14-15

Washing hints 16

Sorting the laundry 16

Temperatures 16

Before loading the laundry 16

Maximum loads 16

Laundry weights 16

Removing stains 16

Detergents and additives 17

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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 fabrics which are designed to be

machine washed. 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.

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 the

door glass may get hot. Do not touch it!

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.

• 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.

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.

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DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm

Width 60 cm

Depth 60 cm

SPIN SPEED 1000 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 bottom 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 all the holes with the plugs which you will

find in the envelope containing 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

machine to 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.

P0021

P1088

P1051

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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.

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.

Important

The power supply cable must be easily

accessible after installing the appliance.

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Your new washing machine

This new machine meets all modern needs for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and

detergent consumption.

•The programme selector dial combines the function of programme and temperature selection, making it

easier to set the programme.

•The programme progress display shows the programme steps selected and the programme phase which

is running.

•The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme care.

•The balance control device ensures the machine is stable during the spin.

1 Detergent dispenser drawer

2 Programme chart

3 Control panel

4 Door locked pilot light

5 Drain filter

6 Adjustable feet

Door locked pilot light

It stays on during the whole programme indicating

that the door is locked.

When the light goes out, the door can be opened

(see page 14).

Detergent dispenser drawer

Prewash

Main wash

Fabric softener, starch

Description of the appliance

1000

850

650

450

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P0874

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Use

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14

1000

850

650

450

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Control panel

1 Programme chart

A programme chart in english is in the interior part of

the detergent dispenser drawer.

2 Mains-on light

This light comes on when the ON/OFF button is

pressed, and goes out when it is pressed again.

3 ON/OFF button

Press this button to switch the machine on. Press it

again to switch the machine off.

4 Programme selector dial

The selector is divided into 5 sections:

• Cotton, linen (light blue section)

• Synthetics (yellow section)

• Delicates (black section)

• Wool (hand washing) (black section)

• Special programmes A....G

• Reset programme O

The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or

anticlockwise.

95°

60°

40°

30°

40°

60°

40°

30°

60°

40°

30°

40°

30°

Position Ecorresponds to the ENERGY SAVING

programme and position to “cold wash”.

At the end of the programme the selector dial

must be turned to position O.

Programme Option buttons

Depending on the programme, different functions

can be combined. These must be selected after

choosing the desired programme and before

depressing the START/PAUSE button.

When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding

pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again,

the pilot lights go out.

If an incorrect option is selected, the corresponding

pilot light flashes for about 2 seconds, the message

Err is displayed.

5 Prewash button

The machine performs a prewash cycle at 30°C max.

The prewash cycle ends with a short spin at 650 r.p.m.

in programmes for Cotton and Synthetics, and with

emptying of the water for Delicates.

This option is not available with the wool programme.

For use when washing heavily soiled laundry.

6 Spin speed button

Press this button to reduce the maximum speed of the

final spin proposed by the machine for the selected

programme or to select position (NO SPIN).

The light corresponding to the selected option

illuminates.

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