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User Manual Washing Machine EWN 14991 W - EWN 14991 S...
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Thank you for choosing a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will provide you with lots of pleasure in the future. The Electrolux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable. You find some examples on the cover in this manual.
Damage to the fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations of quantities. safety information electrolux 5 ● Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable belts etc in a washing bag or pillow case as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and the inner drum.
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6 safety information electrolux ● If the appliance is installed in a location subject to frost, please read the “dangers of freezing”chapter. ● Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person.
The New Jet system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy. Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle Drain pump Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer Prewash Wash Fabric Softener electrolux product description 7...
Press Ok button to confirm your choice. Setting the brightness The Brightness setting allows you to modify the backlight intensity of the display. By pressing the Option you can increase or decrease the brightness. use electrolux 9 buttons to buttons, no sound; buttons,...
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10 electrolux use You can choose between different levels from min. - Press Ok button to confirm your choice. Setting the contrast The Contrast setting allows you to modify the optical characteristic of the display. By pressing the Option you can increase or decrease the contrast.
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When the appliance is switched on, a frielndly jingle can be heard, at the same time the Electrolux logo appears on the display and, for few seconds, a short description of the selected programme is shown in last 2 rows of the display.
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12 electrolux use (*) Only with Cottons and Delicates programmes. The Start/Pause button light will start flashing. The selector dial is divided into following sections: Cottons , Synthetics ● Economy programmes ● , Synthetics Spin , Delicate spin ● Rinses Special : Mini 30’...
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Alarm codes In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be displayed, for example «Cannot fill water. Please check that the tap is open and then press » (please see paragraph “Something not working”). use electrolux 13...
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14 electrolux use End of programme When the programme has finished the messages «Door Unlocked» and «Finished» appear alternatively. The door icon remains lighted-on to inform that the wash cycle has finished and the door can be opened. If your laundry is not removed during 10...
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The corresponding icon will appear on the right side of the display and just below it, a short message describes the status of the option (Off or On). use electrolux 15 buttons, or Down button you...
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16 electrolux use Press the Ok button to activate and confirm your choice, press it again to deactivate the selected option. Once you have completed the selection of the options, press Temp. or Spin buttons or simply wait 10 seconds to return the display in the default status.
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• select the desired programme and required options • press the Option activate the options menu • by pressing the Up locate the «Save Favourite» option and depress OK button use electrolux 17 button you can buttons to or Down...
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18 electrolux use • by pressing number of Favourite (1-2) in which you wish memorize your customized programme. • press the Ok button to save the selected programme. On the display appears the message «Saved» in highlighted mode. • by pressing Temp. or Spin button the display returns the default status.
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2 kg. Note Once the programme has started the Time manager option cannot be changed. The availability of these soil level icons change according to the type of fabric as shown in the chart. use electrolux 19 » short time...
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20 electrolux use Fabric Soil Level Cottons 95°C 60/50°C 40°C 30°C (cold) Synthetics 60/50°C 40°C 30°C (cold) Delicates 40°C 30°C (cold) Select the Start/Pause To start the selected programme, press the Start/Pause button; the green pilot light stops flashing. On the display will appear the icon,...
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If you do not intend to carry out another wash, close the water tap. Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells. use electrolux 21...
22 electrolux washing hints 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 for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e.g. tea 90°...
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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.
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24 electrolux washing hints Follow the product manufacturer’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 hardness of the water used.
International wash code symbol electrolux 25 International wash code symbols These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry. Energetic wash Max. wash Max. wash Max. wash Max. wash temperature...
26 electrolux washing programmes Washing programmes Programme/ Type of laundry Temperature White and coloured cotton: e.g. sheets, Cottons tablecloths, household linen, shirts, blouses, underwear. Synthetic or mixed fabrics, underwear, Synthetics coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses. Delicate fabrics, for Delicates example curtains.
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Silk items to be Silk gentle washed and spun. Max. load: Miniprogramme ...2 kg washing programmes electrolux 27 Description of Options Spin Reduction 3 rinses Long spin Draining of water Spin Reduction Drain and long spin...
28 electrolux programme information Washing programmes Programme/ Type of laundry Temperature Washing cycle for Shirts lightly soiled shirts Extremely delicate Lingerie items such as underwired bras etc. Washing cycle Blanket suitable for a single blanket or duvet. 40 - 30...
It has to be used for synthetic, delicate, wool/handwashed, silk items. To reset a programme and to switch off the machine turn the selector dial to O. Now can a new programme be selected. programme information electrolux 29 and Night Cycle option. and Night Cycle...
30 electrolux care and cleaning Care and cleaning You 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.
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• place a bowl with a small edge close to the pump to collect any spillage care and cleaning electrolux 31 • pull out the emergency emptying cap from the filter cover, using a pliers. • when no more water comes out, unscrew the pump cover, using a pliers, and remove the filter.
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32 electrolux care and cleaning Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the cover. • Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it. • replace the filter into the pump paying attention to insert it properly.
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• when you intend to start the machine up again, make sure that the room temperature is above 0°C. care and cleaning electrolux 33 Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine: •...
Something not working 34 electrolux Something not working Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed below.
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There is water in the drum. ● Machines based on modern ● technology operate very economically using very little water without affecting performance. columns and margins electrolux 35 Solution Open the water tap. ● Check the inlet hose ● connection. Clean the water inlet hose ●...
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36 electrolux something not working Malfunction There is water on the floor: Unsatisfactory washing results: The machine vibrates or is noisy: Possible cause Too much detergent or ● unsuitable detergent (creates too much foam) has been used. Check whether there are ●...
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Before telephoning, make a note of the model, serial number and purchase date of your machine: the Service Centre will require this information. something not working electrolux 37 Possible cause The machine is fitted with a ● type of motor which makes...
38 electrolux technical data Technical data Dimensions Electrical connection Voltage - Overall power - Fuse Water supply pressure Maximum Load Spin Speed Width Height Depth Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance...
(in litres) (in kWh) (*) The programme “Cottons Eco 60°C is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards. consumption values electrolux 39 Programme duration (in minutes) 1.05 0.65 1.36 0.45...
40 electrolux installation 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.
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Any necessary adjustment can be made with a spanner. If necessary, check the setting with a spirit level. installation electrolux 41 Accurate levelling prevents vibration, noise and displacement of the machine during operation. Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor.
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42 electrolux 4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance. 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...
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If the outlet spigot has not been used before, remove any blanking plug that may be in place. installation electrolux 43 Push the drain hose onto the spigot and secure with a clip if required, ensure a loop is formed in the drain...
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44 electrolux installation Note Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown. In the interest of the environment Washing machines and dishwashers should be connected to the FOUL...
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Service Force Centre. The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the appliance. installation electrolux 45 Permanent connection In the case of permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double...
46 electrolux environment concerns Environment concerns 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. Old machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance.
Standard guarantee conditions We, Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Electrolux appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair...
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• The appliance is installed and used in ac-cordance with instructions issued by Electrolux and is only used within the home, i.e. is not used for commercial purposes. • The appliance is installed in...