Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product EWF 10040 W Electrolux
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User Manual EWF 8040 W - EWF 10040 W W ashing Machine 132975482_EN.qxd 15/03/2007 15.21 Pagina 1.
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electrolux 3 W elcome to the world of Electrolux Thank you for choosing a first class product fr om Electrolux, which hopefully will provide you with lots of pleasur e in the future. The Electr olux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make your life mor e comfortable.
4 contents electrolux Contents Safety information ..............................5 Product description ...........................7 Control panel .....................................8 Use ....................................................9 W ashing hints .
safety information electrolux 5 Safety Information In the interest of your safety and to ensure the corr ect use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully , including its hints and warnings.
6 safety information electrolux ● If the appliance is installed in a location subject to frost, please r ead the “ dangers of freezing ”chapter . ● Any plumbing work requir ed to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person.
electrolux product description 7 Pr oduct description Detergent dispenser drawer Programme chart Control panel Door opening handle Drain pump Adjustable feet 6 5 4 3 2 1 Prewash W ash Fabric Softener V arious pr ogramme charts in different languages are supplied with the appliance.
8 electrolux control panel Contr ol panel Programme selector dial Spin reduction button Options button Extra Rinse button Start/Pause button Delay Start button Programme pr ogress display 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 60° 40° Eco Eco 60° 50° 40° 30° 30° 40° 30° 40° 40° 30° 95° 60° 95° 60° 700 500 2h 4h 8h 800 132975482_EN.
use electrolux 9 Use First Use ● Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions. ● Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum. ● Pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve.
10 electrolux use Select the requir ed programme T ur n the programme selector dial to the requir ed programme. The light Start/Pause starts to flash. The selector dial is divided into following sections: Cottons Synthetics Delicates Wool and Handwash Special pr ogrammes: Rinses, Drain and Spin.
use electrolux 11 Night Cycle : by selecting this option, the machine will not drain the water of the last rinse, so as not to wrinkle the laundry . As all spinning phases are suppr essed, this washing cycle is very noiseless and it can be selectionned at night or in times with a more economical power rate.
12 electrolux use If none of 3 options is allowed with the selected programme, the red Start/Pause button pilot light will flash 3 times. On the contrary only the compatible option pilot light will light up. Select the Extra Rinse option This button can be selected with all programmes except the wool and hand wash programmes.
use electrolux 13 Select the Delay start Before you start the pr ogramme , if you wish to delay the start, press the Delay Start button repeatedly , to select the desired delay . The relevant light illuminates. This button makes it possible to delay the starting of the washing programme by 2, 4, and 8 hours.
14 electrolux use emptied out. Start the new programme by depressing the Start/Pause button again. Interrupting a programme Depress the S tart/Pause button to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding light starts to flash. Depress the button again to r estart the programme.
W ashing 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. T emperatures Before loading the laundry Never wash whites and coloureds together .
16 electrolux washing hints 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.
Follow the product manufactur er’ s recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer . 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 har dness of the water used.
18 electrolux International wash code symbol International wash code symbols These symbols appear on f abr ic labels, in order to help y ou choose the best wa y to treat your laundr y . Energetic wash Delicate wash Max. w ash temperature 95°C Max. w ash temperature 60°C Max.
washing programmes electr olux 19 W ashing pr ogrammes Programme/ T emperature T ype of laundry Options Description of programme Cottons 95° White cotton (heavy soiled cotton items): e.
20 electrolux washing programmes W ashing pr ogrammes Max. Cottons load ..........................5 kg. Max. Synthetics/Delicates load ........2 kg. Max.
programme information electr olux 21 Pr ogramme information Rinses With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton garments which have been washed by hand. The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final spin at maximum speed. The spin speed can be reduced by depr essing button .
22 electrolux care and cleaning Car e and cleaning Y ou must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply , before you can carry out any cleaning or maintenance work. Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine.
Cleaning the pump The pump should be inspected if • the machine does not empty and/or spin • the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump. Proceed as follows: • Disconnect the appliance.
24 electrolux care and cleaning Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty . When replacing the cover , ensure it is securely r etightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it.
Something not working Certain problems ar e due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer .
26 electrolux something not working Malfunction Possible cause Solution The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: ● The drain hose is squashed or kinked. (Red Start/ Pause pilot light flashes) ● The drain pump is clogged. (Red Start/Pause pilot light flashes) ● The the option or has been selected.
Malfunction Possible cause Solution The machine vibrates or is noisy: ● The transit bolts and packing have not been removed. ● The support feet have not been adjusted. ● The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. ● Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.
28 electrolux something not working If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centr e. Before telephoning, make a note of the model, serial number and purchase date of your machine: the Service Centre will requir e this information.
T echnical data Dimensions Width 60 cm 85 cm 63 cm Height Depth W ater supply pressure Minimum 0,05 MPa 0,8 MPa Maximum Cotton Synthetics Delicates Woollens and handwash Maximum Load 5 kg 2 kg 2 kg 1 .
30 electrolux Consumption value (*) The “ Cottons 60° Eco ” with a load of 5 kg is the refer ence programme for the data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards.
installation electrolux 31 Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed befor e using the appliance. Y ou are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again.
32 electrolux installation 6. Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose from the drum and r emove the polystyrene block fitted with the adhesive tape on the door seal. 7. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet.
After positioning the inlet hose, be sure to tighten the ring nut again to prevent leaks. 4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance.
34 electrolux installation 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 requir ed (2.2 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use.
Envir onment concer ns Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are r ecyclable. >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers.
36 electrolux guarantee conditions Eur opean guarantee This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux, in each of the countries listed in the following page, for the period specified in the appliance guarantee or otherwise by law .
Customer Service Centr es Should you need further assistance please contact your local Customer Service Centre www .electrolux.com # Belgique/België/Belgien +32 2 363 04 44 Bergensesteenweg 7.
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