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EW6F2491C

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  • Page 1 EN User Manual | Washing Machine EW6F2491C...
  • 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..................7 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

    • The ventilation opening in the base must not be covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering. • The appliance must be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose sets, or other new hose sets supplied by the Authorised Service Centre.
  • Page 5: Water Connection

    2.4 Use • Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket. • Make sure that the parameters on the WARNING! rating plate are compatible with the Risk of injury, electric shock, fire, burns electrical ratings of the mains power or damage to the appliance. supply.
  • Page 6: Product Description

    repairers, and that not all spare parts are • Disconnect the appliance from the mains relevant for all models. electrical and water supplies. • Concerning the lamp(s) inside this product • Cut off the mains electrical cable close to and spare part lamps sold separately: the appliance and dispose of it.
  • Page 7: Technical Data

    Scan the QR code on the appliance to register your product and get the most out of it. • - 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 )
  • Page 8: Information For Installation

    5.1 Unpacking WARNING! 1. Open the door. Remove all the items from It is possible to see water flowing the drum. from the drain hose. This is because the washing machine has been tested at the factory. 4. Remove the three transit bolts and pull out the plastic spacers.
  • Page 9 WARNING! Do not put cardboard, wood or equivalent materials below the appliance feet to adjust the level. 3/4” The inlet hose CAUTION! Make sure there is no damage to hoses 3/4” and there are no leaks from the couplings. Do not use an extension hose if the inlet hose is too short.
  • Page 10: Electrical Connection

    Make sure that the plastic guide cannot The end of the drain hose must always move when the appliance drains and the be ventilated , i.e. the inner diameter of drain hose end is not immersed in the the drain pipe (min. 38 mm - min. 1.5") water.
  • Page 11: Accessories

    For any electrical work required to install this failure to comply with the above safety appliance, contact our Authorised Service precaution. Centre. The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage or injury through 6. ACCESSORIES 6.1 Fixing plate kit WARNING! If you install the appliance in a wooden floor, Do not put the tumble dryer under the...
  • Page 12: Control Panel Description

    7.2 Control panel description 7.3 Display Programme dial Display Odložený start touch button Time Manager touch button Start/Pauza touch button Skvrny touch button Extra máchání touch button Předpírka touch button Odstřeď. reduction options touch button • No Spin option • Rinse Hold option •...
  • Page 13: Dial And Buttons

    Drum clean indicator. Refer to the Add garments indicator. Lights on "Cleaning the drum" section in the "Care during the beginning of the Wash phase, and cleaning" paragraph for more details. while the user can still pause the appliance and add more laundry. : The indicator of the child lock 8.
  • Page 14: Odložený Start

    8.5 Předpírka 8.8 Odložený start With this option you can add a prewash With this option you can delay the start of a phase to a washing programme. programme to a more convenient time. The relevant indicator illuminates. Touch the button repeatedly to set the required delay.
  • Page 15: Programmes

    8.10 Start/Pauza indicator Touch the Start/Pauza button to start, pause the appliance or interrupt a running programme. You can pause the cycle and add or ■ ■ remove garments when the icon appears on the display. Read the ■ ■ "Opening the door - Adding garments"...
  • Page 16 Programme Reference Maxi‐ Programme description Default tempera‐ spin speed (Type of load and level of soiling) ture Spin speed load Temperature range (rpm) range 1400 rpm 9 kg All fabrics, except woollens and very delicate fabrics. Pro‐ Máchání (1400 - 800) gramme for rinsing and spinning the laundry.
  • Page 17: Programme Options Compatibility

    Programme Reference Maxi‐ Programme description Default tempera‐ spin speed (Type of load and level of soiling) ture Spin speed load Temperature range (rpm) range 1400 rpm 9 kg White cotton items. This high-performance wash program Hygiena (1400 - 800) combined with steam vapour, removes more than 99,99% of 60 °C bacteria and viruses keeping the temperature above 60°C...
  • Page 18 Programme Rychlý 20 min ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Máchání Odstřeďování/ ■ ■ ■ Vypouštění ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Džíny ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Sport ■ ■ Hedvábí ■ ■ Přikrývka ■ ■...
  • Page 19: Settings

    Programme Universal Liquid Univer‐ Liquid for col‐ Delicates Special oureds woolens powder 1) ▲ ▲ Přikrývka ▲ ▲ Outdoor ▲ ▲ ▲ Hygiena Eco 40-60 ▲ ▲ ▲ At temperature higher than 60 °C the use of powder detergent is recommended. ▲...
  • Page 20: Operating Hours Counter

    10.3 Operating Hours Counter 10.4 Factory Reset It is possible to visualise the total operating This function allows to restore the factory time of the appliance in hours, starting from default options. To activate this option follow the first switching on. This value will count steps below: operating time of the cycles (does not include 1.
  • Page 21: Loading The Laundry

    3. Press the Zap./Vyp. button for a few CAUTION! seconds to activate the appliance. A short tune sounds. Make sure that no laundry gets caught between the seal and the door to avoid 12.2 Loading the laundry risk of water leakage and damage to the laundry.
  • Page 22: Check The Position Of The Detergent Flap

    -Always follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the detergent products, but we recommend that you do not exceed the maximum indicated level This quantity will however guarantee the best washing results. -After a washing cycle, if necessary, remove any detergent residue from the With the flap in the position DOWN: detergent dispenser.
  • Page 23: Starting A Programme With The Delay Start

    Changing the delay start after the countdown has started If a selection is not possible an acoustic signal sounds and the display shows To change the delay start: 1. Touch the Start/Pauza button to pause the appliance. The related indicator 12.6 Starting a programme flashes.
  • Page 24: Interrupting A Programme And Changing The Options

    12.11 Opening the door - Adding garments The SensiCare System is not available with all programmes such as :Vlna, If the icon is on, you can always open the Máchání, Odstřeďování and programmes door. with short cycles. 12.9 Interrupting a programme and If the temperature and level of the water changing the options in the drum are too high and/or the drum...
  • Page 25: Stand-By Function

    The option indicator Rinse Hold Tichý disappears. After some minutes from the end of 3. When the programme is completed and the programme, the energy saving function deactivates the appliance the door locked indicator goes off, automatically. you can open the door. 4.
  • Page 26: Stubborn Stains

    13.3 Detergent type and quantity • A very small load can cause balance problems with the spin phase leading to The choice of detergent and use of correct excessive vibration. If this occurs: quantities not only affects your wash a. interrupt the programme and open the performance, but also helps to avoid waste door (refer to "Daily Use"...
  • Page 27: Care And Cleaning

    • Normally soiled laundry may be washed before drying your laundry in a tumble without prewash in order to save dryer. This will save energy during drying! detergent, water and time (the 13.5 Water hardness environment is protected too!). • Loading the appliance to the maximum If the water hardness in your area is high or capacity indicated for each moderate, we recommend that you use a...
  • Page 28: Maintenance Wash

    CAUTION! Do not clean the metal surfaces with chlorine-based detergent. 14.4 Descaling If the water hardness in your area is high or moderate, we recommend that you Clean it when needed, using ammonia cream use a water descaling product for cleanser agent without scratching the seal washing machines.
  • Page 29: Cleaning The Detergent Dispenser

    14.8 Cleaning the detergent dispenser To prevent possible deposits of dried detergent or clotted fabric softener and/or formation of mould in the detergent dispenser drawer, once in a while carry out the following cleaning procedure: 1. Open the drawer. Press the catch downwards as indicated in the picture and pull it out.
  • Page 30 Always keep a rag nearby to dry up any water WARNING! spillages when removing the filter. • Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. • Do not remove the filter while the appliance operates. • Do not clean the pump if the water in the appliance is hot.
  • Page 31: Cleaning The Inlet Hose And The Valve Filter

    WARNING! Make sure that the impeller of the pump can rotate. If it does not rotate, contact the Authorised Service Centre. Make sure also that you tighten the filter correctly to prevent leakages. 14.10 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter It is recommended to clean both filters of the inlet hose and valve occasionally to remove any deposit collected over time.
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    14.11 Emergency drain 3. Put the two ends of the inlet hose in a container and let the water flow out of the If the appliance cannot drain the water, carry hose. out the same procedure, described in 4. Empty the drain pump. Refer to the "Cleaning the drain pump"...
  • Page 33 • The programme was not finished properly or the appliance stopped too early. Switch the appliance off and on again. Internal fail. No communica‐ • If the alarm code appears again, contact the Authorised Service Centre. tion between electronic ele‐ ments of the appliance.
  • Page 34 Potential failures Possible solution • Make sure that a washing programme that ends with water in tub, has not been selected. • Make sure that the washing programme is finished. You cannot open the appli‐ • Set the drain or the spin programme if there is water in the drum. ance door.
  • Page 35: Consumption Values

    16. CONSUMPTION VALUES 16.1 Comment The QR code on the energy label supplied with the appliance provides a web link to the information related to the performance of the appliance in the EU EPREL database. Keep the energy label for reference together with the user manual and all other documents provided with this appliance.
  • Page 36: Quick Guide

    Programme Litres hh:mm °C Bavlna 0.35 80.0 3:00 52.00 1400 20°C Syntetika 0.85 75.0 2:30 35.00 1200 40°C Jemne prádlo 0.35 60.0 1:25 35.00 1200 30°C Vlna 0.30 70.0 1:05 30.00 1200 30°C Suitable for washing heavily soiled textiles. Suitable for washing lightly soiled cottons, synthetic and mixed fabrics. It also performs as quick washing cycle for lightly soiled laundry.
  • Page 37: 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 Programme Load Product description 9 kg White and coloured cotton fabrics. Ideal for normal and heavy soil. Bavlna 4 kg Synthetic items or mixed fabric items.
  • Page 38: Environmental Concerns

    Programme Load Product description Eco 40-60 9 kg White and coloured cottons. Normally soiled garments. Washing programme. Washing programme and waterproofing phase. Tested for Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecium, Candida albicans, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and MS2 Bacteriophage in external test performed by Swissatest Testmaterialien AG in 2021 (Test Report No. 202120117).
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