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  • Page 1 W a s h i n g m a c h i n e User information Swissline SL EWF 1680 105 176 534-01-161006-07...
  • Page 2 Dear customer, Please read this User Information carefully and keep it to refer to at a later date. Pass this User Information on to any subsequent owner of the appliance. The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning: Notes that concern your personal safety.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Operating Instructions ........Safety .
  • Page 4 What to do if........... Remedying small malfunctions yourself .
  • Page 5: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Safety Prior to using for the first time • Follow the ”Instructions for installation and connection”. • If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are minus temperatures: Store the washing machine at room temperature for 24 hours before using for the first time.
  • Page 6 General safety • Repairs to the washing machine must only be carried out by qualified service engineers. • Never use the washing machine if the mains cable is damaged; or if the control panel, work top or plinth area is damaged such that the inside of the appliance is freely accessible.
  • Page 7: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the appliance Detergent dispenser Control panel drawer Rating plate (behind door) Three screw feet (height adjustable); Plinth flap/ rear left: Drain pump Automatic foot Control panel Programme knob and Display On/Off dial Function keys START/PAUSE key What is shown in the display Information field, shows the current settings 12.45 COTTON...
  • Page 8: Program Overview

    Program overview Options Times Spin speed Program ENERGY SAVING • • • • • • • • • COTTONS • • • • • • • • • • • LINEN/EASY-CARES • • • • • • • • • •...
  • Page 9 Care Use/Features symbols Energy-saving program at 60 °C for lightly to normally soiled whites/coloureds made of cotton/linen. Program at 95 °C for normally to heavily soiled whites/coloureds made of cotton/linen. General program for whites/coloureds made of cotton/linen as well as for easy-care I K N mixed fibres and synthetics.
  • Page 10: Overview Of Terms

    Overview of terms The English terms used in this User Information booklet correspond to the German/French names below that are to be found at your appliance’s con- trol panel. Programme selector Buttons AUS/ARRET TEMP. TEMP.C° KOCHWÄSCHE/ U/MIN. COTTONS BLANC T/MIN. BUNTWÄSCHE/ OPTION OPTION...
  • Page 11: Prior To Using For The First Time

    Prior to using for the first time Switching on the appliance for the first time - setting the language The display is set to German as standard in the factory. Important: If the display does not show the menu for setting the language when the appliance is switched on, the appliance has been switched on be- fore.
  • Page 12: Carrying Out A Wash Program Prior To First Use

    Carrying out a wash program prior to first use In order to remove any residues from the drum and water container which may have been left during manufacturing, perform the first wash cycle with- out any washing in the machine. Program: LINEN/EASY-CARES 60 °C, op- tion TIME SAVING: VERY SHORT, use approx.
  • Page 13: Adding Detergent/Additives

    Adding detergent/additives Important: Use only detergents and additives that are suitable for use in domestic washing machines. For USA and Canada only! Important! Only LOW-SUDSING detergent suitable for a front-loading washing machine can be used in this machine. This machine can heat the water up to 95 degrees celsius, or 200 degrees fahrenheit, and care should be taken to ensure that the correct washing powder is used.
  • Page 14: Switching On The Appliance/Selecting A Program

    Washing powder/tablets for the main wash If you are using water softener and need the right-hand compartment for the pre-wash detergent, add the water softener to the main wash detergent in the left-hand compartment. Softeners, wash-care products to preserve the shape of garments, starch Do not fill the compartment beyond the MAX mark.
  • Page 15: Changing Spin Speed/Selecting Rinse Hold

    Changing spin speed/selecting rinse hold Press the RPM key repeatedly, 12.45 LINEN/EASY CARE until the desired spin speed or 14.37 Cycle end at RINSE HOLD is displayed. 50C 800 aýýýýýaýaýaýaýaýaýaýaýa With spin speed “0” the last rinse TEMP. C° U/MIN. OPTION ZEIT water is drained off at the end of...
  • Page 16: Prewash, Sensitive, Stain, Night Cycle

    SETUP The special functions that can be set under Setup remain perma- nently stored in the appliance, e. g., time, language, etc. (see section “Setup”) until they are changed or deactivated. Only the options that can be combined with the cycle that has already been set are shown in the display.
  • Page 17: Setting Times

    Setting times Shortened cycles and the delay of the start time can be set for a wash cycle that has already been selected. Press the TIME key. The display shows the symbols for TIME SAVING and DELAY START. TIME SAVING: SHORT or VERY SHORT Shortened wash cycle for lightly soiled washing.
  • Page 18: Delay Start

    Delay Start 1. Press the TIME key repeatedly, until the DELAY START symbol flashes. 2. Press the OK key. In the display, “Start in 0 min” is displayed. 3. Press the TIME key repeatedly, 12.45 Delay Start until the display shows the de- 18.37 Start in 4h sired period by which you want...
  • Page 19: Program Progress

    Program progress The display indicates the stage of 12.45 LINEN/EASY CARE the program that is currently being 14.37 Washing performed as well as the time of 50C 800 aýýýýýaýaýaýaýaýaýaýaýa the end of the program. TEMP. C° U/MIN. OPTION ZEIT During the washing cycle the time TEMP.
  • Page 20: Setup

    If RINSE HOLD or NIGHT CYCLE was selected: After a RINSE HOLD or when a program with NIGHT CYCLE has ended, the START/PAUSE indicator flashes. “Cycle ended” and “Door locked” appear alternately in the display. The water must first be drained: –...
  • Page 21: Volume

    6. Press the OK key. The display Memory 1 changes to the Special Func- Store program tions level. Program memory aýýýýýaýaýaýaýBýaýaýaýa position MEMORY 1 is offered first. TEMP. C° U/MIN. OPTION ZEIT TEMP. C° T/MIN. OPTIONS TEMPS To change to another memory po- sition, press the OPTION key.
  • Page 22: Extra Rinse

    Extra Rinse 1. Turn the program knob to any program and press the OPTION key repeatedly until the SETUP symbol flashes. 2. Press the OK key. 3. Press the OPTION key repeat- Rinse+ edly until RINSE+ is shown in the display. aýýýýýaýaýaýaýBýaýaýaýa 4.
  • Page 23: Clock

    Clock 1. Turn the program knob to any program and press the OPTION key repeat- edly until the SETUP symbol flashes. 2. Press the OK key. 3. Press the OPTION key repeatedly until CLOCK is shown in the display. 4. Press the OK key. 5.
  • Page 24: Child Safety Device

    Child safety device When the child safety device is set, the door can no longer be closed. Setting the child safety device: Use a coin to turn the knob (on the inside of the door) in a clockwise direction as far as it will go.
  • Page 25 2. Remove the conditioner insert from the middle compartment. 3. Clean all parts with water. 4. Put the conditioner insert in as far as it will go, so that it is firmly in place. 5. Clean all parts of the washing machine, especially the nozzles in the top of the washing-in chamber, with a brush.
  • Page 26: What To Do If

    What to do if... Remedying small malfunctions yourself If while the appliance is operating a short acoustic signal sounds 3 times and one of the following messages appears in the display: – „No incoming water/Check tap & Hose“, – „No drain - check/drain hose/filter” or “Pump Blocked”, –...
  • Page 27 Problem Possible cause Remedy Transit packaging has not Remove transit packaging. been removed. Washing machine vibrates Adjust feet according to the In- when operating or is noisy. Screw feet not correctly stallation and Connection in- adjusted. structions. Always load the drum as full as Only a few large items of Washing has not been spun.
  • Page 28: If The Wash Results Are Not Satisfactory

    Problem Possible cause Remedy Wait until the display shows Door locked. “Door openable” and “Cycle ended” alternately. Program continues, when pow- Door cannot be opened er cut is over. Power cut. (All displays are when appliance is switched off.) To remove washing: For safety reasons, the If water can be seen in the ap- door remains locked for...
  • Page 29: Carrying Out An Emergency Drain

    Carrying out an emergency drain Warning! Before emergency draining, switch off the washing machine and remove the mains plug from the socket. Warning! The water that comes out of the emergency drain hose may be hot. There is a risk of scalding. Let the water cool before performing an emergency drain.
  • Page 30: Drain Pump

    Drain pump The drain pump is maintenance-free. It is only necessary to open the pump cover if there is a malfunction and water is no longer being pumped out, e. g. if the pump wheel is blocked. Please make sure before loading the washing that there are no foreign bod- ies in the pockets or caught between the washing.
  • Page 31: Disposal

    Disposal Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at the community waste disposal facilities. Old appliance The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this prod-...
  • Page 32: Technical Data

    Technical data This appliance conforms with the following EU Directives: – 73/23/EEC dated 19.02.1973 Low Voltage Directive – 89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989 EMC Directive inclusive of Amending Di- rective 92/31/EEC – 93/68/EEC dated 22.07.1993 CE Marking Directive Height x Width x Depth 850 x 598 x 640 mm Depth when door is open 1017 mm...
  • Page 33: Installation And Connection Instructions

    Installation and connection instructions Safety information for the installation • This washing machine cannot be built-in. • Before using for the first time, check the appliance for damage sustained while it was being transported. Do not under any circumstances connect an appliance that is damaged.
  • Page 34: Installing The Appliance

    Installing the appliance Transporting the appliance Warning! The washing machine is very heavy. Risk of injury. Be careful when lifting. • Do not lay the appliance on its front nor on its right side (as seen from the front). Electrical components may get wet. •...
  • Page 35: Where To Install

    3. Remove both plastic caps sideways. Special spanner A and sealing caps B (2 off) and C (1 off) are supplied with the appliance. 4. Remove screw D with its compression spring using special spanner A. 5. Turn sealing cap C upside down as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 36: Making The Appliance Level

    • If the location in which the appliance is to be installed is fitted with small- format tiles, put a rubber mat (available in the shops) under the appliance. If the appliance is to stand on a plinth: In order for the appliance to be secure on the plinth, fixing plates*) must be mount- ed, into which the appliance is inserted.
  • Page 37: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Details about the voltage, type of supply and the fuses required are to be found on the rating plate. The rating plate is next to the doorway. Connecting to the water supply Important! • This appliance must not be connected to the hot water system. •...
  • Page 38: Water Inflow

    Water inflow A 1.50 m long pressure hose is supplied with the appliance. If a longer water inlet hose is required, only original hoses are to be used. The Customer Care Department stocks hose kits of different lengths. Sealing rings are either inserted in the nuts of the threaded hose fitting or are included as spare parts .
  • Page 39: Water Drainage

    Water drainage The maximum permitted difference between the height of the surface on which the appliance is installed and the water outlet is 1 metre. Only original hoses may be used to extend hoses. (A maximum of 3 m laid on the floor and then 80 cm vertically).
  • Page 40: Garantie

    Servicestellen 5506 Mägenwil/Zürich Industriestr. 10 9000 St. Gallen Vonwilstrasse 15 4127 Birsfelden Hauptstrasse 52 8604 Volketswil Hölzliwisenstrasse 12 6032 Emmen Buholzstrasse 1 7000 Chur Comercialstrasse 19 3063 Ittigen/Bern Ey 5 Ersatzteilverkauf 5506 Mägenwil Industriestrasse 10 0848 848 023 Fachberatung / Verkauf 8048 Zürich Badenerstrasse 587 044 405 81 11...
  • Page 41 Points de Service 1028 Préverenges Le Trési 6 Points de vente de rechange 5506 Mägenwil Industriestrasse 10 0848 848 023 Demonstration / Vente 8048 Zürich Badenerstrase 587 044 405 81 11 Garantie Nous octroyons sur chaque produit 2 ans de garantie à partir de la date de livraison ou de la mise en service au consommateur (documenté...
  • Page 42 Pièces détachées, accessoires et produits d'entretien Pour la Suisse : Vous pouvez commander des pièces détachées, des ac- cessoires et des produits d'entretien en ligne sur http://www.electrolux.ch Ricambi, accessori e prodotti di pulizia Per la Svizzera: Ricambi, accessori e prodotti di pulizia si possono ordinare...
  • Page 43: Service

    Service In the event of technical faults, please first check whether you can remedy the problem yourself with the help of the operating instructions (section “What to do if…”). If you were not able to remedy the problem yourself, please contact the Customer Care Department or one of our service partners.
  • Page 44 Änderungen vorbehalten Con riserva di modifiche Sous réserve de modifications 105 176 534-01-161006-07 Subject to change without notice...

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