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User Manual
Guide d'utilisation
Washing Machine
Lave-linge
EWF 14991 W

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  • Page 1 User Manual Guide d’utilisation Washing Machine Lave-linge EWF 14991 W...
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    4 electrolux contents Contents Safety information......5 Product description ......7 Control panel ........8 Use............9 Washing hints ........22 International wash code symbol ..25 Washing programme ....26-27 Programme information ....28 Care and cleaning ......29 Something not working....33 Techical data ........37 Consumption values ......38 Installation ........39...
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    5 Safety Information washing bag or pillow case as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and the inner drum. ● Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whalebones,...
  • Page 6 6 electrolux safety information in order to allow air to circulate freely always take hold of the plug itself. ● ● Always be sure, that there is no Never use the washing machine if water leakage from hoses and their the power supply cable, the control connections after the installation.
  • Page 7: Product Description

    7 Product description Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. The New Jet system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.
  • Page 8: Control Panel

    8 electrolux control panel Control panel Programme selector dial Display Temperature button Spin reduction button Options buttons Confirm button Start/Pause button Time manger buttons...
  • Page 9: Use

    9 Daily Use First Use Customize your appliance This appliance is provided of a «settings» Ensure that the electrical and water ● menu that allows you to modify the connections comply with the factory settings as you want.
  • Page 10 10 electrolux use By pressing the «Options» buttons, you can increase or decrease the contrast. You can choose between different levels from min. - max.). Press Ok button to confirm your choice. Reset settings The Reset setting function allows you to re-apply the factory settings.
  • Page 11 ● jingle can be heard, at the same time , Silk , Spin , Drain the Electrolux logo appears on the Rinses , 14 min. , Blanket display and, for few seconds, a short Cottons Economy...
  • Page 12 12 electrolux use The display shows the following information: Duration of the selected programme After selecting a programme, the duration of the washing programme (A) and the extimated end of cycle (B) are displayed in hours and minutes (for example 2.05...
  • Page 13 13 Alarm codes Programme Option buttons In the event of operating problems, Depending on the programme, different some alarm codes can be displayed, for functions can be combined. These must example «Cannot fill water. Please be selected after choosing the desired...
  • Page 14 14 electrolux use Maximum speeds are: When the programme has finished the display shows the icon of the selected for Cottons, Cottons Economy: ● programme, below the icon of the 1400 rpm; selected programme and the message for Wool and Handwash: 1000 rpm;...
  • Page 15 15 Easy Iron: selecting this option the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is easier. Furthermore the machine will perform some additional rinses for cottons and synthetics. This function can be used only for cotton and synthetic fabrics.
  • Page 16 16 electrolux use Cancelling the delayed start • By pressing Up or Down button you can move through the • Depress “Start/Pause” button to options menu till you locate «End pause the appliance. Time». • By pressing Up or Down •...
  • Page 17 17 Favourite: Programme settings that are frequently used can be saved (e.g. cotton, 60°C, 1200 rpm, with Prewash and Extra Rinse). There are 2 memory spaces available for this purpose in the last 2 position of the programme selector dial. The saved programme can be selected in •...
  • Page 18 18 electrolux use • by pressing «Temp.» or «Spin» button the display returns the default status. To change the memorized programme setting repeat the procedure from the beginning. Note If the memory space is already used by a programme previously selected, the •...
  • Page 19 19 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. • by pressing «Temp.» or «Spin» button...
  • Page 20 20 electrolux use operating and the door is locked. Cancelling a programme To interrupt a programme which is Turn the selector dial to “O” and then running, depress the “Start/Pause” in the new selected programme. button: the green pilot light starts to...
  • Page 21 21 At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. If the “Rinse Hold” or Night Cycle options have been selected, the “Start/Pause” light goes off, the icon of the selected programme and the message «Finished» appear on the...
  • Page 22: Washing Hints

    22 electrolux washing hints columns and margins electrolux 22 Washing hints Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste. Treat curtains with special care. Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net. Sorting the laundry...
  • Page 23 23 Oil based paint: moisten with benzine Detergents and additives stain remover, lay the garment on a soft Good washing results also depend on cloth and dab the stain; treat several the choice of detergent and use of the times.
  • Page 24 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.
  • Page 25: International Wash Code Symbol

    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...
  • Page 26: Washing Programme

    26 electrolux washing programmes Washing programmes Programme/ Description of Type of laundry Options Temperature programme White and coloured Spin Reduction Main wash from 90°C Time manager cotton: e.g. sheets, (cold) Cottons tablecloths, household 3 rinses linen, shirts, blouses, Long spin underwear.
  • Page 27 27 Washing programmes Programme/ Description of Type of laundry Options Temperature programme Specially tested Main wash from 40° programme for wool Spin Reduction (cold) garments bearing the Wool 3 rinses “Pure new wool, non- 40 - Short spin shrink, machine washable”...
  • Page 28: Programme Information

    28 electrolux programme information Programme information This special short programme is a complete washing cycle for lightly soiled mixed fabrics /synthetic items or laundry which needs freshening up. The short spin is 14 min. performed at 900 rpm. The cycle duration is about 14 minutes.
  • Page 29: Care And Cleaning

    29 Care and cleaning Cleaning the dispenser drawer The washing powder and additive dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly. Remove the drawer by pressing the You must DISCONNECT the appliance catch downwards and by pulling it out.
  • Page 30 30 electrolux care and cleaning • pull out the emergency emptying cap Cleaning the pump from the filter cover, using a pliers. 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.
  • Page 31 31 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.
  • Page 32 32 electrolux care and cleaning It is therefore a good idea to clean it Emergency emptying out from time to time. If the water is not discharged, proceed Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the as follows to empty out the machine: water inlet hose.
  • Page 33: Something Not Working

    33 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.
  • Page 34 34 electrolux something not working Malfunction Possible cause Solution The machine does not fill: The water tap is closed. Open the water tap. ● ● (Cannot fill water. Please check that the tap is open and then press The inlet hose is squashed Check the inlet hose ●...
  • Page 35 35 Malfunction Possible cause Solution Increase the detergent Unsatisfactory washing Too little detergent or ● ● results: unsuitable detergent has quantity or use another one. been used. Stubborn stains have not Use commercial products to ●...
  • Page 36 36 electrolux something not working Malfunction Possible cause Solution Spinning starts late or the The electronic unbalance Redistribute the laundry. ● ● machine does not spin: detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
  • Page 37: Techical Data

    37 Technical data Dimensions Width 60 cm Height 85 cm Depth 63 cm Electrical connection Voltage Information on the electrical connection is given on - Overall power - Fuse the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance...
  • Page 38: Consumption Values

    38 electrolux consumption value Consumption values Programme Water Energy Programme consumption consumption duration (in litres) (in kWh) (in minutes) Cottons 90° Synthetics 60° 1.05 Delicates 40° 0.65 0.45 Wool 40° 0.45 Handwash 40° Silk 30° 0.25 Spin Drain Rinses 0.15 14 min 30°...
  • Page 39: Installation

    39 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 4. Unscrew and remove the two large...
  • Page 40 40 electrolux installation 6. Open the porthole, take out the inlet Accurate levelling prevents vibration, hose from the drum and remove the noise and displacement of the machine polystyrene block fitted with the during operation.Never place cardboard, adhesive tape on the door seal.
  • Page 41 41 3. Set the hose correctly by loosening Water drainage the ring nut. The end of the drain hose can be After positioning the inlet hose, be positioned in three ways: sure to tighten the ring nut again to Hooked over the edge of a sink prevent leaks.
  • Page 42 42 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 required (2.2 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use.
  • Page 43: Environment Concerns

    43 Environment concerns Ecological hints To save water, energy and to help Packaging materials protect the environment, we recommend The materials marked with the symbol that you follow these tips: are recyclable. • Normally soiled laundry may be >PE<=polyethylene...
  • Page 44: Guarantee Conditions

    44 electrolux guarantee conditions European 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. If you move from one of these countries to another of these...
  • Page 45: Customer Service Centres

    El e ctrol u x Sl o vaki a s.r.o., El e ctrol u x Domáce spotrebi è e SK, Seberí n i h o 1, 821 03 Brati s l a va Suomi www.electrolux.fi Sverige +46 (0)771 76 76 76 Electrolux Service, S:t Göransgatan 143, S-105 45 Stockholm Tarlabaºi caddesi no : 35 Taksim Istanbul Türkiye +90 21 22 93 10 25 Россия...
  • Page 47 ANC number: 132 973 972-02-102009...

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