Electrolux BLUE FIRE INSPIRATION Service Manual
Electrolux BLUE FIRE INSPIRATION Service Manual

Electrolux BLUE FIRE INSPIRATION Service Manual

Washing machines & washer dryers, washing machines front / top loaded & washer dryers - user interface

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© ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS
Customer Care - EMEA
Training and Operations Support
Technical Support
WASHING MACHINES & WASHER DRYERS
Washing Machines Front / Top Loaded & Washer Dryers - User Interface
Publication number:
599 802-898
EN
Edition: 02/2021 - Rev.0.1

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  • Page 1 © ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS Customer Care - EMEA Training and Operations Support Technical Support WASHING MACHINES & WASHER DRYERS Washing Machines Front / Top Loaded & Washer Dryers - User Interface Publication number: 599 802-898 Edition: 02/2021 - Rev.0.1...
  • Page 2: Precaution

    Before you access internal components, take the plug out of Interface types designed for: the socket to disconnect the power supply.  Some of the components in the mechanical part could  BLUE FIRE INSPIRATION cause injuries, so wear suitable protection and proceed with  AEG PERFEKT 10 caution.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS PRECAUTION PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL CONTENTS BLUE FIRE AEG PERFEKT 10 PILOT 2 PONE LAUNDRY WEIGHT INFO – BLUE FIRE TC1, AEG PERFEKT 10 SERIES 8 9, PONE EWX11, EWX13, EWX14 10 WORKING HOURS COUNTER DEMO MODE DIAGNOSTIC MODE 13 WARNINGS 14 ALARMS 15 PROGRAMS PROFILE...
  • Page 4: Blue Fire

    BLUE FIRE TC5 AND TC4 LEVELS 4.1.1 CONTROL PANEL Here the application pictures: level level 3/74 Technical Support MP 599 802-898 Rev.0.1 BLUE FIRE...
  • Page 5 4.1.2 BUTTONS COMBINATIONS Supplementary functions and use modes are provided using key combinations. The following key combinations are available in this user interface: Function Button 1 Button 2 Child lock Extra Rinse (*) Buzzer enable/disable Fluff Clean (**) Demo mode Diagnostic mode (*)Extra Rinse combination can be configured only if also Extra Rinse button is present on the control panel, just to allow memorizing the option so that it is set by default when selecting a washing program.
  • Page 6 level 4.2.2 BUTTONS COMBINATIONS Supplementary functions and use modes are provided using key combinations. The following key combinations are available in this user interface: Function Button 1 Button 2 Child Lock Extra Rinse Buzzer enable/disable Fluff Cleaning Demo mode Diagnostic mode The Child Lock combination is highlighted on the control panel graphics.
  • Page 7 4.3 TC1 LEVEL 4.3.1 CONTROL PANEL Here the application pictures: level 4.3.2 BUTTONS COMBINATIONS Supplementary functions and use modes are provided using key combinations. The following key combinations are available in this user interface: Function Button 1 Button 2 Child lock Default extra rinse Buzzer enable/disable Demo mode...
  • Page 8: Low Power Consumption Modes

    4.4 COMMON FUNCTIONALITIES 4.4.1 ON/OFF BUTTON (ONLY TC1-TC2-TC3 LEVELS) 4.4.2 LOW POWER CONSUMPTION MODES The TC1, TC2, TC3 aesthetics levels have a dedicated On/Off mechanical The machine is put in low power consumption mode to avoid wasting switch button always present. Depending on the main board features of energy when the cycle is not running, in accordance with international the machine, this button could completely disconnect the machine from standards in terms of energetic consumption normative.
  • Page 9 The Stand-by mode cannot be set in following cases: 4.4.2.3 STAND-OFF MODE BEHAVIOR (FOR TC1-TC2-TC3 LEVELS) during the Delay Start phase, because it is considered as cycle running, hence the door is kept locked; if the Door has to be kept closed due to any safety condition, such as When the machine is switched off via On/Off button, the appliance goes high water level or Child Lock mode active, or in case of alarm in Stand-Off mode where it is “virtually switched off”: all LEDs and display...
  • Page 10: Program Indication

    HI-FI SELECTOR 4.5.1 PROGRAM INDICATION The currently selected program is indicated by a single LED indicator next to the printed program symbol. Turning the rotary clockwise or counter clockwise the user can select the desired program. The position of the LED indicator will change and indicate the newly selected program.
  • Page 11 4.5.1.1 POWER ON TRANSITION During power on the machine will display a transition sequence. Using all the LEDs of the rotary selector the lights will switch to full brightness then go off leaving lit only the indicator LED of default program. Directly after pressing power key, the start-up jingle is played and all LEDs switch to 100% luminosity for 1000 msec.
  • Page 12 4.6 BUZZER FAULTS/WARNINGS SIGNALS A multi-tone buzzer is provided to sound in following cases: 4.7.1 SELECTION ERROR  switching machine on and off, with 2 different short jingles;  pressing a button, with a very short “click” sound; The selection errors are noticed to customer by a flashing “Err” text on ...
  • Page 13: Aeg Perfekt

    AEG PERFEKT 10 SERIES 5 5.1.1 CONTROL PANEL Series 5 is requested only on TL washing machines. Here the application picture: 5.1.2 BUTTONS COMBINATIONS Supplementary functions and use modes are provided using key combinations. The following key combinations are available in this user interface: Function Button 1 Button 2...
  • Page 14 SERIES 6 5.2.1 CONTROL PANEL Series 6 could be used on both FL and TL washing machines. Here the application pictures: 5.2.2 BUTTONS COMBINATIONS Supplementary functions and use modes are provided using key combinations. The following key combinations are available in this user interface: Function Button 1 Button 2...
  • Page 15 SERIES 7 5.3.1 CONTROL PANEL Series 7 could be used on both FL and TL washing machines and FL washer-dryers. Here the application pictures: 5.3.2 BUTTONS COMBINATIONS Supplementary functions and use modes are provided using key combinations. The following key combinations are available in this user interface: Function Button 1 Button 2...
  • Page 16 SERIES 8 5.4.1 CONTROL PANEL Series 8 could be used on both FL and TL washing machines and FL washer-dryers. Here the application pictures: 5.4.2 BUTTONS COMBINATIONS Supplementary functions and use modes are provided using key combinations. The following key combinations are available in this user interface: Function Button 1 Button 2...
  • Page 17 SERIES 9 5.5.1 CONTROL PANEL Series 9 can be used only on FL washing machines and washer-dryers. Here the application pictures: 5.5.2 BUTTONS COMBINATIONS Supplementary functions and use modes are provided using key combinations. The following key combinations are available in this user interface: Function Button 1 Button 2...
  • Page 18: On/Off Button

    COMMON FUNCTIONALITIES 5.6.1 ON/OFF BUTTON 5.6.2 STAND-OFF MODE BEHAVIOUR All the aesthetics levels of the P10 range have a dedicated On/Off button When the machine is switched off via On/Off button, the appliance goes always present. Depending on the main board features of the machine, in Stand-Off mode where it is “virtually switched off”: all LEDs and display this button could completely disconnect the machine from the mains, or are lighted off and buttons are disabled, but the electronic boards are...
  • Page 19 5.6.3 HI-FI SELECTOR BUZZER Where Hi-fi selector is used A multi-tone buzzer is provided to sound in following cases: the behaviour is always the  switching machine on and off, with 2 different short jingles; same.  pressing a button, with a very short “click” sound; ...
  • Page 20 FAULTS/WARNINGS SIGNALS 5.8.1 SELECTION ERROR The selection errors are noticed to customer by a flashing “Err” text on cycle time digits if Series 6, 7 and 8 user interface levels, by “Not possible” message on text line if Series 9 level; buzzer doesn’t sound a specific melody and Start/Pause LED doesn’t flash like previous platforms.
  • Page 21 PILOT 2 ENTRY TC5 LEVEL 6.1.1 CONTROL PANEL Here the application pictures: 20/74 Technical Support MP 599 802-898 Rev.0.1 PILOT 2...
  • Page 22 6.1.2 BUTTONS COMBINATIONS Supplementary functions and use modes are provided using key combinations. The following key combinations are available in this user interface: Function Button 1 Button 2 Child lock Extra Rinse Buzzer enable/disable Demo mode Diagnostic mode The Child Lock and Extra Rinse combinations are highlighted on the control panel graphics. CORE TC4 LEVEL 6.2.1 CONTROL PANEL...
  • Page 23 6.2.2 BUTTONS COMBINATIONS Supplementary functions and use modes are provided using key combinations. The following key combinations are available in this user interface: Function Button 1 Button 2 Child lock Extra Rinse Buzzer enable/disable Demo mode Diagnostic mode Fluff Clean (WD) The Child Lock and Extra Rinse combinations are highlighted on the control panel graphics.
  • Page 24 PERFORMANCE TC2 LEVEL 6.3.1 CONTROL PANEL Here the application picture: 6.3.2 BUTTONS COMBINATIONS Supplementary functions and use modes are provided using key combinations. The following key combinations are available in this user interface: Function Button 1 Button 2 Child lock Extra Rinse Buzzer enable/disable Clock adjust...
  • Page 25: Low Power Consumption Modes

    6.4 COMMON FUNCTIONALITIES - Door lock device and all electric/electronic devices that can be 6.4.1 ON/OFF BUTTON switched off are not supplied. All Pilot 2 aesthetics levels have a dedicated On/Off mechanical switch The appliance exits Stand-off mode when the user presses the On/Off button always present.
  • Page 26 options are kept in case customer takes more than 5 minutes to load FAULTS/WARNINGS SIGNALS and start the cycle. Automatic auto-off is disabled in case an alarm is displayed. 6.6.1 SELECTION ERROR In the former case, switching machine off when door is locked, it is necessary waiting about 1-2 minutes before the door lock device is The selection errors are noticed to customer by three quick flashings of released.
  • Page 27: Pone

    PONE SERIES 6B – LEVEL K 7.1.1 CONTROL PANEL Here the application pictures: 7.1.2 BUTTONS COMBINATIONS Supplementary functions and use modes are provided using key combinations. The following key combinations are available in this user interface: Function Button 1 Button 2 Child lock Default Extra Rinse Buzzer enable/disable...
  • Page 28 SERIES 6 – LEVEL I 7.2.1 CONTROL PANEL Here the application pictures: 7.2.2 BUTTONS COMBINATIONS Supplementary functions and use modes are provided using key combinations. The following key combinations are available in this user interface: Function Button 1 Button 2 Child lock Default Extra Rinse Buzzer enable/disable...
  • Page 29 SERIES 7B – LEVEL G 7.3.1 CONTROL PANEL Here the application pictures: 7.3.2 BUTTONS COMBINATIONS Supplementary functions and use modes are provided using key combinations. The following key combinations are available in this user interface: Function Button 1 Button 2 Child Lock Default Extra Rinse Buzzer enable/disable...
  • Page 30 SERIES 7 – LEVEL E 7.4.1 CONTROL PANEL Here the application pictures: 7.4.2 BUTTONS COMBINATIONS Supplementary functions and use modes are provided using key combinations. The following key combinations are available in this user interface: Function Button 1 Button 2 Child Lock Default Extra Rinse Buzzer enable/disable...
  • Page 31 SERIES 8 – LEVEL C 7.5.1 CONTROL PANEL Here the application pictures: 7.5.2 BUTTONS COMBINATIONS Supplementary functions and use modes are provided using key combinations. The following key combinations are available in this user interface: Function Button 1 Button 2 Child Lock Default Extra Rinse Buzzer enable/disable...
  • Page 32 Default Extra Rinse combination needs to be configured to allow memorizing the option so that it is set by default when selecting a washing program. Soft Plus combination has to be highlighted on the control panel graphics. Child Lock combination has to be highlighted on the control panel graphics. Water Softener combination needs to be configured for machines with water softener feature present.
  • Page 33 The Stand-Off mode works in two ways: HI-FI SELECTOR  when pushing the Off button, the electronics goes in stand-by after some time, after having set machine in safety conditions (motor stops, door is kept locked if already locked). Cycle is reset, previously selected options are cleared so that next machine switching on the default programme is prompt (and door unlocked if previously was locked);...
  • Page 34: Water Softener

    BUZZER 7.10 WATER SOFTENER A multi-tone buzzer is provided to sound in following cases: Water Softener feature is used to have better washing performances by  switching machine on and off, with 2 different short jingles; softening the water where necessary. The user is allowed to change some ...
  • Page 35: Laundry Weight Info - Blue Fire Tc1, Aeg Perfekt 10 Series 8 9, Pone

    LAUNDRY WEIGHT INFO – Blue Fire TC1, AEG Perfekt 10 SERIES 8 9, PONE Washing machines equipped with weight sensor (and instant door lock device with micro-switch that is necessary to sense the opening of door porthole) show info concerning the amount of laundry inside the drum and the suggested detergent dosage. The sensor works only when the machine is switched on in programme setup phase and the door porthole is opened.
  • Page 36 PONE: In case laundry weight is over the allowed maximum load (overload) the display shows for 3 seconds the declared maximum load for selected program with steady figures and the “max” symbol flashing. In this case some laundry should be unloaded until the measured value goes under maximum allowed (to ensure the washing performance);...
  • Page 37 Automatic wash and dry sequence: The recommended maximum load in sensor controlled drying is always “half” of the washing load (*) so that the electronic sensing will work properly, and if automatic sensor controlled drying after washing is selected, the maximum weight recommendation will change to half load (*). If half load is exceeded before the door has been closed (weight sensor information is shown), the indications will be as follows.
  • Page 38: Ewx11, Ewx13, Ewx14

    EWX11, EWX13, EWX14 INTRODUCTION EWX11831 platforms is a new electronic control for middle and high range washing machines and wash/dryer with Inverter motor. EWX13611 platform is a new electronic control for low range washing machines and wash/dryer with Universal motor. EWX14931 platform is a new electronic control for high range washing machines and wash/dryer with Inverter motor.
  • Page 39: System Architecture

    SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE The machine can work in several functional modes: User mode is the normal way to use the machine to execute normal cycles (used by the end customer). - User mode Demo mode is used in the shops to show to the customer how to set and - Demo mode execute a cycle without load/draining water.
  • Page 40 DIAGNOSTIC/DEMO MODE, WORKING HOURS COUNTER KEY COMBINATION Blue Fire - DIAGNOSTIC/DEMO MODE key combination highlighted in green 39/74 Technical Support MP 599 802-898 Rev.0.1 EWX11, EWX13, EWX14...
  • Page 41 AEG Perfekt 10 - DIAGNOSTIC/DEMO MODE key combination highlighted in green 40/74 Technical Support MP 599 802-898 Rev.0.1 EWX11, EWX13, EWX14...
  • Page 42 Pilot 2 - DIAGNOSTIC/DEMO MODE key combination highlighted in green 41/74 Technical Support MP 599 802-898 Rev.0.1 EWX11, EWX13, EWX14...
  • Page 43 POne - DIAGNOSTIC/DEMO MODE key combination highlighted in green 42/74 Technical Support MP 599 802-898 Rev.0.1 EWX11, EWX13, EWX14...
  • Page 44 Specific mode is entered according to the position of the main knob or according the program selected + DIAGNOSTIC MODE key combination pressed BLUE FIRE INSPIRATION AEG PERFEKT 10 TC4 / TC3 / TC2 SERIES 5 / 6 SERIES 7 / 8 / 9...
  • Page 45: Working Hours Counter

    Position 1 Position 3 Position 5 DIAGNOSTIC MODE DEMO MODE WORKING HOURS COUNTER Is selected by default at machine switching on, To enter Demo mode: To enter Working Hours Display mode: hence to enter in Diagnostic mode just press the ...
  • Page 46 Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 For 2 sec it displays Hr For 2 sec the following digits are For the next 2 sec the following displayed: digits are displayed: • Thousands - 6 • Tens - 5 • Hundreds - 5 •...
  • Page 47: Entering Demo Mode

    DEMO MODE In the shops and exhibitions sometime it could be necessary to show to the customer the machine behaviour in set-up condition and also during cycle execution. The duration of a cycle execution is in any case too long for a brief show. The Demo works in two ways: one interactive mode and one automatic loop.
  • Page 48: Entering Diagnostic Mode

    Information “DEMO mode”  Once the DEMO mode is set, after each machine switching on DEMO mode is automatically recalled; this occurrence is signalled after some seconds from the start-up by the steady text “Demo; mode” (S9 or TC1), by text “dEM” flashing 3 times (S6-S8, TC2, TC3, TC4, POne) or by all option LEDs flashing in Series 5 / TC5 levels.
  • Page 49 12.2 DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM DEFINITION In the 1st selector or program position (TC1 or Pilot 2) the User Interface test is performed; all LEDs or LCD symbols are lighted on sequentially to allow checking the outputs. For each LCD display a specific sequence of screens is performed in order to test all icons and backlight LEDs. Pressing any button the associated LEDs and display icons are lighted on and the related position number is shown on cycle time (TTE) digits if present, till button is released;...
  • Page 50 In case of Pilot 2 levels, to select the factory test cycles press Program button to increase from 1 to 10 (where 10 is position for last 3 alarms visualization), press Temperature button to decrease from 10 to 1. In case of POne levels, to select the factory test cycles: turn program selector dial to a position ...
  • Page 51 FOR ANY POSITION THERE IS A DIFFERENT TEST: POSITION VERSION DESCRIPTION EWX11 EWX13 EWX14 User Interface Test EWX11 EWX13 EWX14 Water load from wash compartment 2 extended EWX14 Water load from salt box, and pump activation (fast “Regeneration” process) EWX11 EWX13 EWX14 Water load from prewash compartment...
  • Page 52 all icons off 5 - 10 (where present) USER INTERFACE TEST Selector-test position: Position 1 in clockwise direction or in test This procedure allows testing the LCD glass, but also the backlight LEDs sequence (TC1). under the display. The buzzer plays a “beep” sound each time a button is Purpose of test: To test the functionality of all lights, switches pressed.
  • Page 53 KNOBS POSITION CODING SYSTEM ON LEDS (PERFEKT 10 SERIES 5) Each LED has a numeric “weight” as shown on following picture: Summing the buttons LEDs weight (1,2,3,4) to the weight of one of Status LEDs (4,8,12), the resulting number corresponds to the just selected knob position of main or second selector.
  • Page 54 KNOBS POSITION CODING SYSTEM ON LEDS (BLUE FIRE TC5) Each LED has a numeric “weight” as shown on following picture: Summing the LEDs weight of first column (1, 2, 3, 4) to the weight of one LED of second column (4, 8, 12), the resulting number corresponds to the just selected knob position of main selector.
  • Page 55 WASH COMPARTMENT TEST SOFTENER COMPARTMENT TEST Selector-test position: Position 2 in clockwise direction or in test Selector-test position: Position 4 in clockwise direction or in test sequence (TC1). sequence (TC1). Purpose of test: To test the water loading from WASH Purpose of test: To test the water loading from SOFTENER compartment.
  • Page 56 WASH HEATER TEST TUB LEAKAGE TEST Selector-test position: Position 7 in clockwise direction or in test Selector-test position: Position 8 in clockwise direction or in test sequence (TC1). sequence (TC1). Purpose of test: To test the wash heater and weight sensor (if Purpose of test: To verify possible water leakage of the tub present)
  • Page 57 DRYING TEST (for WD only) ULTRA AQUA STOP DEVICE TEST Selector-test position: Position 10 in clockwise direction or in test Selector-test position: Position 10 in clockwise direction or in test sequence (TC1). sequence (TC1). Purpose of test: To verify all the drying loads of the machine. Purpose of test: To verify the Ultra Aqua Stop device.
  • Page 58 NIUX/WI-FI TEST Selector-test position: Position 10 in clockwise direction + "start/pause" button pressure Purpose of test: To test the Niux board (if present) Activated Niux board (Wi-fi On/Off). components: UI behaviour with display: Working conditions: LAST ALARM DISPLAY AND POSSIBLE RESET Selector-test position: Position 11 in clockwise direction or in test sequence (TC1).
  • Page 59: Warnings

    13 WARNINGS In normal functioning mode, to final user are shown only those warnings that he is able to manage without the attendance of after sales service personnel. These warnings are not considered permanent machine faults, but There are also other alarms that stop machine and cannot be normally temporary faults due to carelessness of the...
  • Page 60 DIGITS DISPLAY For Blue Fire TC4, TC3, TC2 ; Perfekt 10 SERIES 6 7 8 ; Pilot2 TC4 TC2 warnings are displayed on the 7-segments digits display used to show the cycle time. A specific code appears on digits while the buzzer sounds (also if deactivated by customer via buttons combination) with a specific sequence of 3 short beeps about every 20 seconds for maximum 5 minutes.
  • Page 61 The displayed text messages are: Warning code Displayed Text message Check the tap (no code on cycle time digits) Check drain filter (no code on cycle time digits) Check the door (no code on cycle time digits) Water safety alert (no code on cycle time digits) Detergent overdosing (no code on cycle time digits)
  • Page 62 Alarm complete code is shown if the alarm belongs to the “Software Configuration” family, that includes also “Boards Communication” alarm, and “Mains Supply” family. In case of Blue Fire TC5, Perfekt 10 Series 5 or Pilot2 TC5 levels, red and yellow LEDs above Start/Pause button blink alternated according to alarm code, for example: Red LED (Blue Fire, Pilot2) /...
  • Page 63: Alarms

    14 ALARMS One of the main requirements of the diagnostic system is to be transparent to the final user except for some most common warning related to the door handling and water inlet and drain management. To increase the flexibility of the system it was introduced the possibility to enable/disable the alarms display by the machine configuration in order to cover requirement as field test context, particular countries requirement …...
  • Page 64 14.1 LAST ALARM READING AND RESET The alarm indication is also used when the user interface (UI) enters LAST ALARM mode, that is when the user pushes the “special key” combination while the board is in normal mode or when the main knob is set to the 11 position while the board is in diagnostic mode.
  • Page 65: Programs Profile

    15 PROGRAMS PROFILE The purpose of this paragraph is to explain the cycles in a simple way. For each Main Cycle there are two graphs: drum speed (green line); 2. water level (blue line) and wash temp (red line). 15.1 COTTON, 40°C, 1600RPM 64/74 Technical Support MP 599 802-898 Rev.0.1...
  • Page 66 15.2 SYNTHETICS, 40°C, 1200RPM 65/74 Technical Support MP 599 802-898 Rev.0.1 PROGRAMS PROFILE...
  • Page 67 15.3 DELICATE, 40°C, 1200RPM 66/74 Technical Support MP 599 802-898 Rev.0.1 PROGRAMS PROFILE...
  • Page 68 15.4 WOOL, 30°C, 1200RPM 67/74 Technical Support MP 599 802-898 Rev.0.1 PROGRAMS PROFILE...
  • Page 69 15.5 SANITISE, 60°C, 1600RPM 68/74 Technical Support MP 599 802-898 Rev.0.1 PROGRAMS PROFILE...
  • Page 70 15.6 QUICK 20MIN 3KG, 30°C, 1200RPM 69/74 Technical Support MP 599 802-898 Rev.0.1 PROGRAMS PROFILE...
  • Page 71 15.7 SPORT JACKET, 40°C, 800RPM 70/74 Technical Support MP 599 802-898 Rev.0.1 PROGRAMS PROFILE...
  • Page 72 15.8 BLANKET, 40°C, 800RPM 71/74 Technical Support MP 599 802-898 Rev.0.1 PROGRAMS PROFILE...
  • Page 73 15.9 JEANS, 40°C, 1200RPM 72/74 Technical Support MP 599 802-898 Rev.0.1 PROGRAMS PROFILE...
  • Page 74: Definition Of Terms, Acronyms And Abbreviations

    16 DEFINITION OF TERMS, ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS Anti Boiling Autodose Drawer Compartment assemblies Cycle Configuration File D&L Density & Level sensors Drawer Compartment DDWS Drawer Compartment assemblies with integrated a Water Softener Diverter Motor Digital Signal Processors Detergent DiVerter Field Control Vectorial, generally used to indicate motor control board Flow-Meter sensor Hard EV Electro-Valve to load hard water in the DD...
  • Page 75 74/74 Technical Support MP 599 802-898 Rev.0.1 DEFINITION OF TERMS, ACRONYMS AND...

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