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Summary of Contents for Electrolux EW 918 W
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Dear customer, Transport damages Please read these operating instructions carefully When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not and pay particular attention to the safety notes damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the indicated in the first pages. We recommend that you Service Centre. -
Page 3: Warnings
Warnings The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation • Use only the recommended quantities of fabric softener. An excessive amount could damage the • All internal packing must be removed before using laundry. -
Page 4: Disposal
Disposal Packaging materials This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers. The materials marked with the symbol recyclable. >PE<=polyethylene Machine >PS<=polystyrene Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. >PP<=polypropylene Help to keep your country tidy! Tips for environmental protection To save water, energy and to help protect the •... -
Page 5: Installation
Installation Unpacking Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor. All transit bolts and packing must be removed Make sure that air circulation around the machine is before using the appliance. not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Check that the machine does not touch the wall or other kitchen units. -
Page 6: Electrical Connection
This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece Electrical connection of string or attaching it to the wall. 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 7: Use
Control panel 1 Programme guide and Rinse Hold button detergent dispenser drawer Press this button to make the machine stop with water in the drum after the cotton, synthetic or In the interior part of the detergent dispenser drawer delicate wash cycles. there is a programme guide in english and chinese. -
Page 8: Washing Hints
Laundry weights Washing hints The following weights are indicative: bathrobe 1200 g Sorting the laundry napkin 100 g Follow the wash code symbols on each garment quilt cover 700 g label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions. sheet 500 g Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens. -
Page 9: Detergents And Additives
Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric Quantity of detergent to be used first with acetone (*), then with acetic acid; treat any The type and quantity of detergent will depend on residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and rinse thoroughly. -
Page 10: Drying Hints
Drying symbols on garment labels Drying hints Always look at the garment label to check whether As a dryer, the machine works on the condensation garments can be machine dried. principle. The following symbols refer to drying: Therefore, the water tap must be open and the Machine drying is usually possible drain hose must drain water into a sink or into the drain pipe, even during the drying cycle. -
Page 11: International Wash Code Symbols
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 temperature temperature temperature 95°C 60°C 40°C 30°C Hand wash Do not... -
Page 12: Operating Sequence
4. Depress the required option(s) Operating sequence Washing only Before washing your first load of laundry, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60°C, with the machine empty, in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash compartment and start up the machine. -
Page 13: Drying Only
8. At the end of the programme Automatic washing and drying (NON-STOP programme) The machine stops automatically. When selecting the Rinse Hold Option , the water Warning! For NON-STOP programmes, it is also of the last rinse is not emptied out to avoid creasing essential not to exceed the maximum load sizes of in the laundry. -
Page 14: Washing Programmes
Washing Programmes Programmes for cotton and linen Programme/ Degree of soil Possible Max. Wash programme Description Temperature and type of laundry option load Prewash at 40 °C WHITES For heavy soiled Wash at 60°-95°C 5.5 kg cotton items. 3 rinses 60°-95°... - Page 15 Washing Programmes Programmes for synthetics, mixed fabrics, delicates and wool Degree of soil Programme/ Possible Max. Wash programme Description and type of laundry Temperature option load Synthetic or mixed Prewash at 40° fabrics, underwear, SYNTHETICS Wash at 40°-60° C coloured garments, 2.5 kg 3 rinses non-shrink shirts,...
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Page 16: Drying Programmes
Drying Programmes Timed drying Degree of Drying time Type of fabric Max. load Spin speed drying mins Light blue section Cotton and linen 2.75 kg (towels, T-shirts, bathrobes) Store dry 1 kg Programme G Suitable for items to put away without Yellow section Synthetic and mixed ironing... -
Page 17: Maintenance
Maintenance 1. Bodywork Clean the outside of the machine with warm water and a detergent used to handwash dishes. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean the bodywork. 2. -
Page 18: Something Not Working
Something not working? Problems which you can resolve yourself. Problem Possible cause • The machine does not start up: • The door is not firmly closed. • The machine is not plugged in or there is no power at the socket. •... - Page 19 Problem Possible cause • Spinning starts late or the laundry is • The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in not spun enough: the drum. The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum. This may happen several times before the unbalance disappears and normal spinning can resume.
- Page 20 The Electrolux Group. The world’s No. 1 choice The Electrolux Group is the world's largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use. More than 55 million Electrolux Group products (such as refrigerators, cookers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, chain saws and lawn mowers) are sold each year to a value of approx. USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world.