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User Manual
Guide d'utilisation
Washing Machine
Lave-linge
EWF 16980

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  • Page 1 User Manual Guide d’utilisation Washing Machine Lave-linge EWF 16980...
  • Page 3 electrolux 3 Welcome to the world of Electrolux 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 ......30 Something not working....33 Techical data ........37 Consumption values ......38 Installation ........39 Environment concerns .....43 Guarantee conditions ......44...
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    safety information electrolux 5 ● Safety Information 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. In the interest of your safety and to ●...
  • Page 6 6 electrolux safety information ● ● If the appliance is installed in a Never use the washing machine if location subject to frost, please read the power supply cable, the control the “dangers of freezing”chapter. panel, the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside ●...
  • Page 7: Product Description

    electrolux 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. Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle...
  • 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

    use electrolux 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. installation instructions.
  • 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 use electrolux 11 Select the required programme Cottons ● Turn the programme selector dial to the Synthetics ● required programme. When the Delicates , Wool , Handwash appliance is switched on, a frielndly ● jingle can be heard, at the same time , Silk the Electrolux logo appears on the Special...
  • Page 12 12 electrolux use 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 The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric.
  • Page 13 use electrolux 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 check that the tap is open and then programme and before depressing the press START»...
  • Page 14 14 electrolux use Maximum speeds are: When the programme has finished the display shows the icon of the selected for Cotton : 1600 rpm; ● programme, below the icon of the for Synthetics : 900 rpm; ● selected programme and the message for Wool , Handwash : 1000 rpm...
  • Page 15 use electrolux 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 synthetics. This function can be used for cotton and synthetic fabrics.
  • Page 16 16 electrolux use • By pressing Up button you can Half Load: select this option to increase the delay time. reduce water consumption on the rinse • Press Ok button to confirm your delay. cycle when washing ONLY a smaller load of cottons or linens (maximum load •...
  • Page 17 use electrolux 17 • Press Ok button to confirm your choice. • Press «Temp.» or «Spin» button to return the display to the default status. • Depress “Start/Pause” button to start immediately the programme. Child Lock: your appliance is • by pressing «Temp.» or «Spin» button provided of CHILD SAFETY LOCK, the display returns the default status.
  • Page 18 18 electrolux use In the Wash Guide menu you can also locate a Stain Guide, that contains important informations on how to remove the most rappresentative stains, and a Demo Mode ideal for shop floor demonstrations (not suitable for the customer). Selecting the Wash Guide: •...
  • Page 19 use electrolux 19 Soil Icon Type of fabric Level Intensive For heavy soiled items Normal For normal soiled items Daily For daily soiled items Light For slightly soiled items • to consult the informations of another Guide you must return to the Wash Quick For very slightly soiled items Guide menu selecting the «Back»...
  • Page 20 20 electrolux use Select the Start/Pause Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it. Turn the programme selector dial to “O” and then to the new programme position, press the “Ok” button to cancel the previous washing programme. The washing water in the tub will not emptied out.
  • Page 21 use electrolux 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 display and the door remains locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out before opening the door.
  • 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 Maximum loads Follow the wash code symbols on each Recommended loads are indicated in...
  • Page 23 washing hints electrolux 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 temperature temperature 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 Cottons cotton: e.g. sheets, (cold) tablecloths, household Normal 3 rinses linen, shirts, blouses, 90°- Long spin underwear.
  • Page 27 washing programmes electrolux 27 Washing programmes Programme/ Description of Type of laundry Options Temperature programme Spin Reduction Separate rinse cycle 3 rinses Rinses for cotton hand Long spin washed items. For emptying out the last rinse water in programmes with the Draining of water Drain Rinse Hold or Night...
  • Page 28: Programme Information

    28 electrolux programme information Programme information Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens (see the labels in the clothing) Wool and and delicate fabrics with the “hand washing” care symbol Handwash When you select this programme, you obtain a particularly delicate washing, suitable for articles of clothing whose label Handwash indicates that they must be hand-washed...
  • Page 29 programme information electrolux 29 Programme information For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the Rinse Hold and Night Cycle option. Drain Turn first the programme selector dial to O, then select programme Drain and depress the Start/Pause button. Separate spin for hand washed garments and after programmes with Rinse Hold and Night Cycle...
  • Page 30: Care And Cleaning

    30 electrolux care and cleaning 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. from the electricity supply, before you Flush it out under a tap, to remove any can carry out any cleaning or...
  • Page 31 care and cleaning electrolux 31 • Remove any objects from the pump Cleaning the pump impeller by rotating it. 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 32 32 electrolux care and cleaning Never remove the pump cover during a • When you intend to start the machine wash cycle, always wait until the up again, make sure that the room appliance has finished the cycle, and is temperature is above 0°C.
  • Page 33: Something Not Working

    something not working electrolux 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. During machine operation it is possible that it is possible that the red Start/Pause pilot light flashes, one of the following messages appear on the display and the buzzer sounds a jingle for 5 minutes to indicate that the machine is not working:...
  • 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 START) The inlet hose is squashed Check the inlet hose ●...
  • Page 35 something not working electrolux 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

    technical data electrolux 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 door Water supply pressure Minimum...
  • Page 38: Consumption Values

    38 electrolux consumption value Consumption values Programme Water Energy Programme consumption consumption duration (in litres) (in kWh) (in minutes) Cottons Normal 90° 1.19 Cottons Eco 60° (*) 0.85 Synthetics 60° Delicates 40° Wool 40° Handwash 40° Silk 30° 0.25 Rinses Drain Spin Delicate Spin...
  • Page 39: Installation

    installation electrolux 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 machine ever has to be transported rear bolts B and the six smaller bolts again.
  • 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. wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor.
  • Page 41 installation electrolux 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. Connect the machine to an earthed socket.
  • Page 43: Environment Concerns

    environment concerns electrolux 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 washed without prewashing in order to >PS<=polystyrene...
  • 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 countries the appliance guarantee will move with you subject to the following qualifications:...
  • Page 45: Customer Service Centres

    customer service centres electrolux 45 Customer Service Centres Should you need further assistance please contact your local Customer Service Centre www.electrolux.com Albania +35 5 4 261 450 Rr. Pjeter Bogdani Nr. 7 Tirane Belgique/België/Belgien +32 2 363 04 44 Bergensesteenweg 719, 1502 Lembeek Česká...
  • Page 50 www.electrolux.com.be ANC number: 132 977 340-00-492006...

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