Electrolux EWC 1150 User manual

EWC 1150

EN Washing Machine User Manual 2

DE Waschmaschine Benutzerinformation 27

CONTENTS

1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................3

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................4

3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 6

4. CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................. 7

5. BEFORE FIRST USE......................................................................................... 8

6. DAILY USE......................................................................................................... 9

7. WASHING PROGRAMMES............................................................................. 12

8. CONSUMPTION VALUES................................................................................14

9. HINTS AND TIPS............................................................................................. 15

10. CARE AND CLEANING..................................................................................16

11. TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................18

12. TECHNICAL DATA.........................................................................................21

13. INSTALLATION.............................................................................................. 21

14. GUARANTEE ................................................................................................ 25

WE’RE THINKING OF YOU

Thank you for purchasing an Electrolux appliance. You’ve chosen a product that

brings 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.

Welcome to Electrolux.

Visit our website for:

Get usage advice, brochures, trouble shooter, service information:

www.electrolux.com/webselfservice

www.registerelectrolux.com

Buy Accessories, Consumables and Original spare parts for your appliance:

www.electrolux.com/shop

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.

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1. SAFETY INFORMATION

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully

read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not

responsible for any injuries or damages 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

•This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years

and above and by persons with reduced capabilities

provided that they have been given instruction and/or

supervision regarding the safe use of the appliance

and understand the potential hazards involved.

•Do not let children play with the appliance.

•Children aged 3 years and under must be kept away

from this appliance when it is in operation at all times.

•Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of

it appropriately.

•Keep detergents away from children.

•Keep children and pets away from the appliance door

when it is open.

•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user

maintenance of the appliance without supervision.

1.2 General Safety

•Do not change the specification of this appliance.

•Do not exceed the maximum load of 3 kg (refer to the

"Programme chart" chapter).

•The operating water pressure at the water entry point

from the outlet connection must be between 0.5 bar

(0.05 MPa) and 8 bar (0.8 MPa).

•The ventilation opening in the base (if applicable) must

not be covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.

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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.

•Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the

appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the

socket.

•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.

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 Installation

• Remove all the packaging and the

transit bolts.

• Keep the transit bolts in a safe place.

If the appliance is to be moved in

future they must be reattached to lock

the drum to prevent 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.

• Follow the installation instruction

supplied with the appliance.

• Do not install or use the appliance

where the temperature can be less

than 0°C or where it is exposed to the

weather.

• The floor area where the appliance is

to be installed must be flat, stable,

heat resistant and clean.

• Make sure that there is air circulation

between the appliance and the floor.

• Adjust the feet to have the necessary

space between the appliance and the

flooring.

• Do not install the appliance where the

appliance door cannot be fully

opened.

• Do not put a container to collect

possible water leakage under the

appliance. Contact the Authorised

Service Centre to ensure which

accessories can be used.

2.2 Electrical connection

• The appliance must be earthed.

• Always use a correctly installed

shockproof socket.

• Make sure that the electrical

information on the rating plate agrees

with the power supply. If not, contact

an electrician.

• Do not use multi-plug adapters and

extension cables.

• Make sure not to cause damage to

the mains plug and to the mains

cable. Should the mains cable need to

be replaced, this must be carried out

by our Authorised Service Centre.

• Connect the mains plug to the mains

socket only at the end of the

installation. Make sure that there is

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access to the mains plug after the

installation.

• Do not touch the mains cable or the

mains plug with wet hands.

• Do not pull the mains cable to

disconnect the appliance. Always pull

the mains plug.

• This appliance complies with the

E.E.C. Directives.

2.3 Water connection

• 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.

2.4 Use

WARNING!

Risk of injury, electrical

shock, fire, burns or damage

to the appliance.

• This appliance is for household use

only.

• Follow the safety instructions on the

detergent packaging.

• Do not put flammable products or

items that are wet with flammable

products in, near or on the appliance.

• Make sure that all metal objects are

removed from the laundry.

• Do not touch the glass door while a

programme is in operation. The glass

can get hot.

2.5 Service

• To repair the appliance contact an

Authorised Service Centre.

• Use original spare parts only.

2.6 Disposal

WARNING!

Risk of injury or suffocation.

• 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 Machine front

1 2

1Detergent dispenser drawer

2Control panel

3Door opening handle

4Outer door frame

5Feet for the appliance level

3.2 Machine rear

1Drain hose

2Inlet hose

3Transit locking devices

4Electrical lead

5Feet

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3.3 Detergent dispenser drawer

Compartment for powder or liquid

detergent used for main wash. If

using liquid detergent pour it just

before starting the programme.

When you set a pro‐

gramme with pre‐

wash, put the deter‐

gent for prewashing

phase directly into the

drum.

Compartment for liquid additives

(fabric softener, starch).

Any fabric softener or starching

additives must be poured into the

compartment before starting the

wash programme.

4. CONTROL PANEL

4.1 Control panel description

Baumwolle

Coton

1 76543 82 9

1Detergent drawer

2Kurz - Court and Extra Kurz - Extra

Court option button

3Vorwäsche - Prélavage button

4Baumwolle Eco - Coton Eco

button

5Spülen Plus - Rinçage Plus button

6Start Pause - Marche Pause button

7Programme progress indicators

8Schleudern - Essorage reduction

selector

9Programme selector dial

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4.2 Detergent drawer

Detergent drawer has 2 separate

compartments for detergent and fabric

conditioner.

4.3 Time management Kurz -

Court / Extra Kurz - Extra Court

The programme duration can be

decreased from 10 to 30 minutes by

means of this button.

4.4 Vorwäsche - Prélavage

By selecting this option the machine

performs a prewash cycle before the

main wash phase. The washing time will

be prolonged. This option is

recommended for heavily soiled laundry.

4.5 Baumwolle Eco - Coton Eco

You can use this option if you want to

wash normally soiled cottons and

synthetic laundry and save energy at the

same time.

4.6 Spülen Plus - Rinçage Plus

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.

4.7 Start Pause - Marche

Pause

This button allows you to start or to

interrupt the selected programme.

4.8 Indicators

The light A illuminates when the machine

is performing the washing phase.

The light B illuminates when the machine

is rinsing.

The light C illuminates when the machine

is spinning.

The light D illuminates at the end of the

washing cycle.

The light E indicates if the door can be

opened:

• The light is on: the door cannot be

opened.

• The light is off: the door can be

opened.

• The light is flashing: the door can

soon be opened.

4.9 Spin Reduction Dial

By turning the spin speed selector you

can change the spin speed of the

selected programme or to select

Spülstopp - Arrêt Cuve Pleine or Kein

Schleudern - Sans Essorage option.

4.10 Programme Selector Dial

It allows you to switch the appliance

on/off and/or to select a programme.

5. BEFORE FIRST USE

WARNING!

Remove any material from

the drum.

Run a wash programme without any

load, to clear any residues which may

have been left by the manufacturing

process. Pour approx. 100 ml of

detergent straight into the drum and run

a cotton cycle at 60°C. When the

programme is finished the machine will

be ready to use.

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6. DAILY USE

WARNING!

Refer to Safety chapters.

6.1 Loading the laundry

1. Open the appliance door

2. Put the laundry in the drum, one item

at a time.

3. Shake the items before you put them

in the appliance.

Make sure not to put too much laundry in

the drum.

4. Close the door firmly.

CAUTION!

Make sure that no laundry

stays between the seal and

the door. There is a risk of

water leakage or damage to

the laundry.

6.2 Measure out the detergent

and the fabric softener

Pull out the dispenser drawer until it

stops. Measure out the amount of

detergent required, pour it into the larger

compartment on the left .

If required, pour fabric softener into the

smaller compartment marked (the

amount used must not exceed the

«MAX» mark in the drawer).

Close the drawer gently.

6.3 Select the required

programme by means of the

programme selector dial

Turn the programme selector dial to the

required programme. The selector can

be turned either clockwise or

anticlockwise.

The green light of button Start Pause -

Marche Pause starts to flash

The pilot lights corresponding to all

phases composing the selected

programme are on.

On position Aus - Arrêt the programme is

reset and the machine is switched OFF.

At the end of the programme the selector

dial must be turned to position Aus -

Arrêt to switch the machine off.

If you turn the programme

selector dial to another

programme when the

machine is working, the

lights in the programme

progress display will start to

flash to indicate a wrong

selection. The machine will

not perform the new

selected programme.

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6.4 Select the spin speed, rinse

hold or no spin option

Select the spin speed, Rinse Hold option

or No Spin option by turning the spin

speed selector.

• The position 1100 rpm for cotton is

equivalent to 900 rpm for the synthetic

and wool programmes and 700 rpm

for the delicate wash programme.

Rinse hold

By selecting this option the water of the

last rinse is not emptied out to prevent

the fabrics from creasing. When the

programme has finished, the lights "D"

and "E" are lit to indicate that the water

must be emptied out (See: 'At the end of

the programme').

No spin

By selecting this option all the spinning

phases are excluded. To be used for

extremely delicate material. The machine

will add some additional rinses to the

cotton and synthetic programmes.

For the maximum spin speed allowed by

each programme, refer to the chapter

'Washing programmes'.

6.5 Select the desired options

Depending on the programme, different

functions can be combined. These must

be selected after choosing the desired

programme and before pressing the

button Start Pause - Marche Pause.

The relevant light will illuminate.

Baumwolle

Coton

If an incorrect option is selected, the

corresponding indicator lamp flashes for

about 2 seconds. For the compatibility of

the options with the washing

programmes, refer to the chapter

'Washing programmes'.

6.6 Select the Quick Options

Before you start the programme you can

decrease the programme duration. Use

this option for items with daily soil. The

related indicator comes on.

By selecting Extra Kurz - Extra Court

the washing time will be reduced approx.

30 minutes for cotton and by 20 minutes

for synthetic. The machine will perform 1

rinse less.

By selecting Kurz - Court the washing

time will be reduced approx. 10 minutes.

This option is recommended for lightly

soiled white-/coloured and synthetic

laundry.

• You must select this option after you

have set the programme and before

you press button Start Pause -

Marche Pause.

• You can cancel or modify the Quick or

Extra Quick at any moment, before

you press button Start Pause -

Marche Pause.

6.7 Starting the programme

To start the selected programme, press

the button Start Pause - Marche

Pause ; the corresponding pilot light

stops flashing and remains on.

On programme progress display the pilot

lights A and E illuminate to indicate that

the appliance starts operating and the

door is locked.

6.8 Altering an option or a

running programme

It is possible to change any option before

the programme carries it out.

Before you make any change, you must

pause the washing machine by pressing

the button Start Pause - Marche Pause.

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