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  • Page 1 EN User Manual | Washing Machine EW8F3494QC...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Welcome to Electrolux! Thank you for choosing our appliance. Get usage advice, brochures, trouble shooter, service and repair information: www.electrolux.com/support Subject to change without notice. CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION................2 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................4 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................6 4. TECHNICAL DATA..................8 5.

  • Page 3: General Safety

    the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. • Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised. •...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    • If a tumble dryer is stacked on the top of the washing machine, make sure to use the correct stacking kit approved by Electrolux (see more details in chapter "Accessories - Stacking kit"). 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 Installation...

  • Page 5: Electrical Connection

    appliance. Contact the Authorised Service appliance with the use of water in the Centre to ensure which accessories can factory. be used. • You can extend the drain hose to maximum 400 cm. Contact the Authorised 2.2 Electrical connection Service Centre for the other drain hose and the extension.

  • Page 6: Product Description

    Ironing will be easier! • The SensiCare System detects the by Electrolux to add a pleasant feeling of laundry load size defining the programme "just-washed" garment to the removing duration in 30 seconds. The washing odours and wrinkles action.

  • Page 7: Appliance Overview

    Access your appliance details, documentation and articles on how to use the best features (User Manual also available at electrolux.com/manuals ) • Get usage advice, troubleshooting, service and repair information (also available at electrolux.com/ support ) • Buy accessories, Consumable and Original Spare parts for you appliance (also available at electrolux.com/shop )

  • Page 8: Technical Data

    4. TECHNICAL DATA Dimension Width/ Height/ Total depth 59.7 cm /84.7 cm /57.6 cm Electrical connection Voltage 230 V Overall power 2100 W Fuse 10 A Frequency 50 Hz Level of protection against ingress of solid particles and moisture ensured IPX4 by the protective cover, except where the low voltage equipment has no protection against moisture...

  • Page 9: Information For Installation

    WARNING! It is possible to see water flowing Do not put cardboard, wood or equivalent from the drain hose. This is because materials below the appliance feet to the washing machine has been adjust the level. tested at the factory. The inlet hose 4.
  • Page 10 WARNING! The inlet water shall not exceed 25 °C. Water drainage 3/4” The drain hose should stay at a height of no less than 60 cm and not more than 100 cm. You can extend the drain hose to 3/4” maximum 400 cm.

  • Page 11: Control Panel

    sink - Fasten the guide to the water tap or to ratings. Make sure that they are compatible the wall. with the mains power supply. Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load Make sure that the plastic guide cannot required, also taking into account any other move when the appliance drains and the appliances may also be in use.
  • Page 12 The options are not selectable with all washing programmes. Check the compatibility between options and washing programmes in the "Options compatibility with programmes" paragraph in the "Programmes" chapter. An option can exclude another one, in this case the appliance doesn't allow you to set the incompatible options together. Make sure the screen and touch buttons are always clean and dry.
  • Page 13 The digital indicator can show: • Programme duration (e. g. • Delay time (e. g. • Cycle end ( • Warning code (e.g. • Error indicator ( • When working with the APP: (access point), (update). Please refer to the chapter 'Wi-FI - Connectivity setup'. •...

  • Page 14: Dial And Buttons

    7. DIAL AND BUTTONS 7.1 Introduction • Set No Spin option. Set this option to deactivate all spin phases. The display shows the indicator The options/functions are not available . The appliance performs the only with all washing programmes. Check the draining phase of the selected washing compatibility between options/functions programme.

  • Page 15: Permanent Extra Rinse

    7.7 Stains Touch this button to add the stain phase to a This option can increase the programme programme. duration. The corresponding indicator above the touch When the programme stops the display button illuminates. shows , the indicator goes off and Use this option for laundry with hard stains to remove.

  • Page 16: Delay Start

    7.11 Pods® very quick cycle for a smaller lightly soiled load (max. half load recommended). Touch this button to activate or deactivate the Pods® option . the shortest cycle to freshen up a small When activated the relevant indicator is on. amount of laundry.

  • Page 17: Settings

    8. SETTINGS 8.1 Introduction The appliance will default to this option after you switch it off. 8.4 Operating Hours Counter When pressing a key combination, do It is possible to visualise the total operating not tilt your fingers downwards . The time of the appliance in hours, starting from sensors of the underneath buttons are the first switching on.

  • Page 18: Before First Use

    9. BEFORE FIRST USE 3. Pour 2 litres of water into the detergent compartment marked by During installation or before first use you This action activates the drain system. may observe some water in the 4. Pour a small quantity of detergent into the appliance.
  • Page 19 Items with label "Dry clean only". Electrolux fragrance. If you use this special gentle fragrance, your laundry will scent as just washed. Read care‐ fully the instructions supplied with the fragrance. Reduce the fragrance dosage when treating smaller load. By means of the Time Manager button, you can reduce the programme duration when treating items labeled to be washed at low temperature.
  • Page 20 Programme Programme description Outdoor Do not use fabric softener and make sure that there is no soften‐ er residue in the detergent dispenser. Outdoor clothing, technical, sport fabrics, waterproof and breathable jackets, shell jackets with a removable fleece or inner insulation. The recommended laundry load is 2.0 kg.
  • Page 21 Programme Default tempera‐ Reference spin speed Maximum load ture Spin speed range Temperature range 30 °C 1200 rpm 3.0 kg 60 °C - Cold 1200 rpm - 400 rpm Synthetics 30 °C 800 rpm 2.0 kg 40 °C - Cold 1200 rpm - 400 rpm Delicates 40 °C...
  • Page 22 10.3 Woolmark Wool Care - Green The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by The Woolmark Company for the washing of wool gar‐ ments labelled as «hand wash» provided that the prod‐ ucts are washed according to the instructions on the gar‐ ment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine.

  • Page 23: Wi-Fi - Connectivity Setup

    Delay Start ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ If you set the No Spin option, the appliance performs draining only. This option is not available with temperature lower than 40 °C. If you set the shortest duration, we recommend that you decrease the load size. It is possible to fully load the appliance, however the washing results can be less satisfactory.
  • Page 24 11.2 Installing and configuring App • Mobile device connected to wireless network. Wi-Fi module parameters App allows you to control your laundry through a mobile device. Frequency 2.412 - 2.472 GHz for Europe‐ an market It contains a large number of programmes, useful features and product Protocol IEEE 802.11b/g/n...

  • Page 25: Remote Start

    To switch the wireless connection off, Release the buttons. appears on the after the connectivity is configured, press display for 5 seconds and the indicator and hold the Time Manager and the Delay starts blinking. Start buttons simultaneously for a few The wireless module begins starting up.

  • Page 26: Over-The-Air Update

    The update is accepted via App only. The indicators appear on the programme summary screen and the door is If a programme is running, the App notifies locked. Now it is possible to start the that the update will start at the end of the programme remotely.

  • Page 27: Filling The Detergent And Additives

    12.3 Filling the detergent and 1. Open the detergent dispenser. additives 2. If a prewash phase is set, put the powder detergent in compartment 3. For main wash, chose the proper compartment depending on the type of - Compartment for detergent pods (Max 2 pods). When using detergent tablets, make sure that the detergent: Pods®...

  • Page 28: Starting A Programme With The Delay Start

    In case a selection is not possible an acoustic signal sounds. 12.5 Starting a programme Touch the Start/Pause button to start the programme. The related indicator stops flashing and stays The programme starts, the door is locked. The display shows the indicator c) Put the tablets in the compartment Make sure that the Pods®...

  • Page 29: The Sensicare System Load Detection

    1. Touch the Start/Pause button to pause the appliance. The related About 20 minutes after the programme indicator flashes. start, the programme duration could be 2. Touch the Delay Start button repeatedly adjusted again depending on the until the display shows the desired delay capacity of water absorption of the time.

  • Page 30: Opening The Door - Adding Garments

    signals operate (if they are active). The display shows If the SensiCare phase is already carried out and the water filling is already The indicator of the Start/Pause button started, the new programme starts goes off. without repeating the SensiCare phase.

  • Page 31: Stand-By Function

    Press the On/Off button to activate the appliance again. The display shows the end of the last If you have set Silent and the spin programme. speed is not changed, when you press Turn the programme dial to set a new the Start/Pause button, the appliance cycle.

  • Page 32: Stubborn Stains

    – powder detergents (also tablets and single-dose detergents) for all types of fabric, excluding delicate. Prefer powder detergents containing bleach for whites and laundry sanitization, – liquid detergents (also single-dose detergents) , preferably for low temperature wash programmes (60 °C max) for all types of fabric, or special ones for woollens only.

  • Page 33: Care And Cleaning

    • If you have a tumble dryer its suggested to In areas where the water is soft it is not use maximum possible spin speed for necessary to use a water softener. the selected washing programme in order To find out the water hardness in your area, to save energy during drying.

  • Page 34: Maintenance Wash

    14.4 Descaling If the water in your area is hard or medium hard, we recommend that you use a water softener for washing machines. Regularly examine the drum to check for limescale. Clean it when needed, using ammonia cream The regular detergents already contain water cleanser agent without scratching the seal softening agents, but we recommend to run a surface.

  • Page 35: Cleaning The Detergent Dispenser

    4. Add a manually small quantity of powder detergent or a specific product into the empty drum, in order to rinse out any left residues. Occasionally, at the end of a cycle the display may show the icon : this is a recommendation to perform the “drum cleaning”.

  • Page 36: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    picture: first pull the side tabs outwards and then remove the bottom cover. CLICK 7. Make sure that all detergent residue is removed from the conveyor. Use only soft 9. Reassembly the drawer as follows: damp clothes. a. Place the bottom cover and press till 8.
  • Page 37 • The drum does not turn. • The appliance makes an unusual noise because of the blockage of the drain pump. • The display shows the alarm code WARNING! • Do not remove the filter while the appliance operates. • Do not clean the pump if the water in the appliance is hot.

  • Page 38: Cleaning The Inlet Hose And The Valve Filter

    14.10 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter It is recommended to clean both the filters of the inlet hose and valve occasionally to remove any deposit, collected over the time: 1. Remove the inlet hose from the tap and clean the filter.

  • Page 39: Frost Precautions

    14.12 Frost precautions If the appliance is installed in an area where the temperature can reach the values around 0° C or drop below, remove the remaining water from the inlet hose and the drain pump. 1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
  • Page 40 With some problems, the display shows an alarm code and the Start/ Pause button may flash continuously: If the appliance is overloaded, remove some items from the drum and/or keep pressed the door while touching the Start/Pause button until the indicator stops flashing (see the picture below).
  • Page 41 If the display shows other alarm codes, deactivate and activate the appliance. If the problem continues, contact the Authorised Service Centre. In case of different problem with the appliance check the table below for possible solutions. Problem Possible solution • Make sure that the mains plug is connected to the mains socket.
  • Page 42 Problem Possible solution • Check the wireless signal. • Check if your smart device is connected to the wireless network. • Check your home network and router. • Restart the router. The App cannot connect to • Contact your wireless service provider if there are problems with the wireless the appliance.

  • Page 43: Emergency Door Opening

    15.2 Emergency door opening To open the door, proceed as follows: 1. Press the On/Off button to switch the In case of power failure or functioning failure appliance off. the appliance door remains locked. The 2. Disconnect the mains plug from the washing programme continues when the mains socket.
  • Page 44 16.2 According to Commission Regulation Eu 2019/2023 Eco 40-60 pro‐ rpm 1) Litres hh:mm °C gramme Full load 0.700 63.0 03:48 53.00 31.0 1400 Half load 0.380 45.0 02:50 53.00 25.0 1400 Quarter load 0.265 33.0 02:40 54.00 24.0 1400 Maximum spin speed.

  • Page 45: Quick Guide

    17. QUICK GUIDE 17.1 Daily use • Connect the mains plug to the mains • Pour the detergent and other treatments in socket. the proper compartment of the detergent • Open the water tap. dispenser. If you use tablets, please •...

  • Page 46: Cleaning The Drain Pump Filter

    17.2 Cleaning the drain pump filter 180˚ Clean the filter regularly and, especially, if the alarm code appears on the display. 17.3 Programmes Programmes Load Product description Cotton and synthetic items. This programme ensures a good wash‐ 5.0 kg ing performance in a short time. Ultraquick 59min 9.0 kg White and coloured cotton fabrics.

  • Page 47: Environmental Concerns

    Programmes Load Product description 2.0 kg Modern outdoor sporting garments. Outdoor 1.0 kg White cotton items. This programme removes more than 99,99% of 9.0 kg bacteria and viruses . It also ensure a proper reduction of aller‐ Hygiene gens. Low energy cycle for cottons. Decreases temperature and extends 9.0 kg time to reach good washing results.
  • Page 48 The software in this product contains components that are based on free and open source software. Electrolux gratefully acknowledges the contributions of the open software and robotics communities to the development project. To access the source code of these free and open source software components whose license conditions require publishing, and to see their full copyright information and applicable license terms, please visit: http://electrolux.opensoftwarerepository.com (folder NIUS)

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