Electrolux EW 859 F Instruction Book
Electrolux EW 859 F Instruction Book

Electrolux EW 859 F Instruction Book

Electrolux washing machines

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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 • Always unplug the appliance and shut the water tap after use. • All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance.
  • Page 4: Technical Specifications

    Tips for environmental protection With adequate pre-treatment, stains and limited To save water, energy and to help protect the soiling can be removed; the laundry can then be environment, we recommend that you follow these washed at a lower temperature. tips: Measure out detergent according to the water Normally soiled laundry may be washed without...
  • Page 5: Installation

    Installation Unpacking 6. Set the machine upright and remove the two remaining bolts from the back. 7. Pull out the three plastic spacers from the holes All transit bolts and packing must be into which the bolts were fitted. removed before using the appliance. 8.
  • Page 6: Water Drainage

    The drain hose must not be kinked. Run it along the floor; only the part near the drainage point must be raised. 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 purchase a new, longer hose specially Electrical connection designed for this type of use.
  • Page 7: Electrical Connection

    The wire coloured brown must be connected to the Electrical connection terminal marked «L» or coloured red. This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V, Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray single-phase, 50 Hz supply. strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be Check that your domestic electrical installation can secure over the outer sheath.
  • Page 8: Use

    Control panel 1 Detergent dispenser drawer and 4 Anti-crease (water in the tub) button programme chart By depressing this button on programmes 7-8-9-10- 11 and 12 the water of the last rinse is not emptied Symbols out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. Prewash To drain the water and gently spin the laundry, depress this button again.
  • Page 9: Washing Hints

    Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. Washing hints For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size. Laundry weights Sorting the laundry The following weights are indicative: Follow the wash code symbols on each garment bathrobe 1200 g label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions.
  • Page 10: Detergents And Additives

    Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat Quantity of detergent to be used stains with methylated spirits. Remove any residual The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the marks from white fabrics with bleach. type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and hardness of the water used.
  • Page 11: Washing Programmes

    Normal programmes for cottons and linens Maximum load: 5 kg Possible Progr. Temp. Type of laundry Cycle description options Prewash Whites Wash at 60°-95°C 60°-95° with prewash 3 rinses (heavy soiled) Long spin Whites Wash at 60°-95°C 60°-95° without prewash 3 rinses (normally soiled) Long spin...
  • Page 12 Gentle programmes for synthetics, mixed fibres, delicates and woollens Maximum load: 2 kg, woollens 1 kg Possible Progr. Temp. Type of laundry Cycle description options Prewash Synthetics Wash at 40°-60°C 40°-60° with prewash 3 rinses (heavy soiled) Short spin Synthetics Wash at 40°-60°C 40°-60°...
  • Page 13: Operating Sequence

    Operating sequence 4. Select the desired option(s) Before washing your first load of laundry, we Depress SPIN SPEED REDUCTION and/or recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60°C, with HALF LOAD or ANTI-CREASE button, if the machine empty, in order to remove any desired.
  • Page 14: International Wash Code Symbols

    Drain the water by selecting programme 14 (drain) or Turn the drum by hand to make sure it is completely release button (the machine will drain and spin). empty, so as to avoid any forgotten items being damaged in a subsequent wash (e.g. shrinking) or It is normal to have to wait for about 2 minutes before their colour running into a load of whites.
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Maintenance 1. Bodywork Clean the filter with a stiff brush. Screw the hose back onto the tap. Clean the outside of the machine with warm water and a neutral, non-abrasive household detergent. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean the bodywork.
  • Page 16: Something Not Working

    Something not working Problems which you can resolve yourself Problem Possible cause The machine does not start up: Check that the door is firmly closed. Check that the machine is plugged in and that there is power at the socket. Check that the main fuse has not blown.
  • Page 17 Problem Possible cause The machine vibrates or is noisy: Check that all the transit bolts and packing have been removed. Check that the machine is not resting against anything. Check that the support feet are resting firmly on the ground. Check that the laundry is evenly distributed in the drum.
  • Page 18 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.

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