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  • Page 1 EW8WP261PB Washer Dryer User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    19. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS..............52 WE’RE THINKING OF YOU Thank you for purchasing an Electrolux appliance. You’ve chosen a product that brings with it decades of professional experience and innovation. Ingenious and stylish, it has been designed with you in mind. So whenever you use it, you can be safe in the knowledge that you’ll get great results every time.

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    ENGLISH Subject to change without notice. SAFETY INFORMATION Before beginning the installation and use of this appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result of incorrect installation or usage.
  • Page 4 Children shall not carry out cleaning and user • maintenance of the appliance without supervision. 1.2 General Safety This appliance is for washing and drying domestic- • type machine-washable and dryable laundry only. Do not use the dryer function if laundry has been •...
  • Page 5 ENGLISH The operating water pressure at the water entry point • from the outlet connection must be between 0.5 bar (0.05 MPa) and 10 bar (1.0 MPa). The appliance maximum load is 10.0 kg. Do not • exceed the maximum load of each programme (refer to the "Programmes"...

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    The final part of the washer dryer cycle takes place • without heat (cool down cycle) to ensure that items reach a temperature that will not cause damage to them. Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam •...
  • Page 7 ENGLISH • Before connection to new pipes, pipes • Remove a detergent ball (if used) not used for a long time, where repair before starting a drying programme. work has been carried out or new • Do not use a detergent ball if setting a devices fitted (water meters, etc.), let non-stop programme.

  • Page 8: Product Description

    • Remove the door catch to prevent for the disposal of Waste Electrical children or pets from becoming and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). trapped in the drum. • Dispose of the appliance in accordance with local requirements 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Appliance overview...

  • Page 9: Installation

    ENGLISH Electrical connection Voltage 230 V Overall power 2100 W Fuse 10 A Frequency 50 Hz Level of protection against ingress of solid parti‐ IPX4 cles and moisture ensured by the protective cov‐ er, except where the low voltage equipment has no protection against moisture Cold water Water supply...

  • Page 10: Information For Installation

    It is possible to see WARNING! water flowing from the Do not put cardboard, wood drain hose. This is or equivalent materials because the washing below the appliance feet to machine has been adjust the level. tested at the factory.
  • Page 11 ENGLISH You can extend the drain hose to maximum 400 cm. Contact the authorised service centre for the other drain hose and the extension. It is possible to connect the drain hose in different ways: 1. Make a U shape with the drain hose and put it around the plastic hose guide.

  • Page 12: Control Panel

    Use the delicate each cycle. fragrance exclusively developed by • The SensiCare System detects the ELECTROLUX to add a pleasant laundry load size defining the feeling of "just-washed" garment to programme duration in 30 seconds. the removing odours and wrinkles The washing programme is tailored to action.

  • Page 13: Control Panel Description

    ENGLISH 6.2 Control panel description Rinse Machine Clean On/Off Mode Dry touch button The permanent options are set by holding pressed the permanent Anti-crease option relative button for at least 3 Pods® touch button and permanent seconds. Stain option Programme dial Time Manager touch button Spin touch button permanent Child Lock option...
  • Page 14 6.3 Display The Temperature area: Temperature indicator . Cold water indicator. Door locked indicator. Child safety lock indicator. The digital indicator can show: • Programme duration (e. g. , washing and/or drying phase). • Delay time (e. g. • Cycle end ( •...

  • Page 15: Dial And Buttons

    ENGLISH UltraCare phase indicator. Drum clean indicator. This is a recommendation to perform the drum cleaning. Refer to paragraph "Cleaning the drum" in "Care and cleaning" chapter. Anti-crease phase indicator. Read the 'Permanent Anti-crease' paragraph for more details. Drying phase indicator. The spin area: Spin speed indicator No Spin indicator.

  • Page 16: Permanent Extra Rinse

    Set this option to deactivate all spin To activate/deactivate this option, hold phases. The appliance performs the the Prewash button pressed for 3 only draining phase of the selected seconds until the indicator comes on/ washing programme. Set this option goes off on the display.

  • Page 17: Child Lock

    ENGLISH Put maximum two tablets or single-dose detergents in the Pods® compartment in indicator the detergent dispenser drawer. The option remains active also for next cycles until it is deactivated and if it is selectable with the set programme. 7.11 Permanent Stain ■...

  • Page 18: Delay Start

    This option can increase the appliance. programme duration. On the display the relevant dryness When the programme stops the display indicator goes on: shows ,the indicator and the • Iron dry: laundry to be ironed.

  • Page 19: Programmes

    ENGLISH 8. PROGRAMMES 8.1 Programme Chart Programme Reference Maxi‐ Programme description Default tem‐ spin (Type of load and level of soiling) perature speed load Temperature Spin range speed range 1600 rpm 5.0 kg Cotton items. Intensive programme for en‐ (1600 - suring good washing performances in a short UltraWash 400 rpm)
  • Page 20 • Items with label "Dry clean only". FreshScent System ELECTROLUX fragrance. If you use this special gentle fragrance, your laundry will scent as just washed. Read carefully the instructions supplied with the fragrance. Re‐ duce the fragrance dosage when treating smaller load. By means of the Time Man‐...
  • Page 21 ENGLISH Programme Reference Maxi‐ Programme description Default tem‐ spin (Type of load and level of soiling) perature speed load Temperature Spin range speed range 1200 rpm Maintenance cycle with hot water to clean and (1200 - freshen the drum and to remove residue that Machine Clean 400 rpm) may cause odour.
  • Page 22 Programme Reference Maxi‐ Programme description Default tem‐ spin (Type of load and level of soiling) perature speed load Temperature Spin range speed range 1200 rpm 2.0 kg Do not use fabric softener and (1200- 400 Outdoor make sure that there is no soften‐...
  • Page 23 ENGLISH Programme Reference Maxi‐ Programme description Default tem‐ spin (Type of load and level of soiling) perature speed load Temperature Spin range speed range Reset position. The display shows dashes only. 1) According to Commission Regulation EU 2019/2023. This programme at default tem‐ perature and spin speed, in washing only mode, with rated capacity 10.0 kg is able to clean normally soiled cotton laundry declared to be washable at 40 °C or 60 °C, together in the same cycle.
  • Page 24 Programme ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ▲ ■ ■ Synthetics ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ▲ ■ ■ Delicate ■ ■ ■ ▲ ■ ■ Wool ■ ■ FreshScent ■ ■ ■ Machine Clean ■...

  • Page 25: Automatic Drying

    ENGLISH Suitable detergents for each programme Programme Universal Liquid Uni‐ Liquid for Delicates Special versal coloureds woollens powder UltraWash ▲ ▲ ▲ 59min Eco 40-60 ▲ ▲ ▲ Cotton ▲ ▲ ▲ Synthetics ▲ ▲ ▲ Delicate ▲ ▲ Wool ▲...

  • Page 26: Timed Drying

    Dryness Level Type of fabric Load Cottons and Linen up to 6 kg (bathrobes, bath towels, Extra Dry etc) For towelling materials Denim garments up to 4 kg Cottons and Linen up to 6 kg (bathrobes, bath towels, Cupboard Dry...

  • Page 27: Settings

    ENGLISH Dryness Level Type of fabric Load Spin Suggested (kg) speed duration (rpm) (mins) Cupboard Dry Cottons and Linen 1600 235 - 255 For items to be (bathrobes, bath towels, etc) stored 1600 155 - 175 1600 115 - 125 Synthetics and mixed fabrics 1200 135 - 145...

  • Page 28: Before First Use

    If you deactivate the acoustic signals, they continue to operate when the appliance has a malfunction. 10. BEFORE FIRST USE 1. Make sure that the electrical power is 4. Set and start a programme for cotton available and the water tap is open.

  • Page 29: Filling The Detergent And Additives

    ENGLISH 11.3 Filling the detergent and additives - Compartment for prewash phase an soak programme (powder de‐ tergent only). - Compartment for washing phase (powder detergent only). Make sure that the Pods® option is deactivated when using this compartment. If using liquid detergent, re‐ member to insert the con‐...

  • Page 30: Setting A Programme

    3. For main wash, chose the proper compartment depending on the type of detergent: a) Put the powder detergent in the compartment 4. Pour fabric softener in the compartment 5. Close the detergent dispenser. 11.5 Setting a programme b) Pour the liquid detergent in the same 1.

  • Page 31: Starting A Programme With The Delay Start

    ENGLISH 11.8 The SensiCare System and the indicator appears to load detection indicate that it is still possible to stop the cycle and add garments. The programme duration in The drain pump can operate the display is referred to a shortly before the appliance medium/high load.

  • Page 32: Interrupting A Programme And Changing The Options

    1. Rotate the selector knob to the "Reset" The SensiCare detection is position carried out with complete 2. Wait for 1 second. The display shows washing programmes only and if the programme duration has not been Now, you can set a new washing reduced by means of the programme.

  • Page 33: Stand-By Function

    ENGLISH When you activate the If you have selected No Spin appliance again, the display , the appliance will shows the end of the only drain the water. previous programme. Turn 3. When the programme is completed the programme dial to set a and the door locked indicator new cycle.

  • Page 34: Washing And Timed Drying

    Proceed as follows: In the display the door locked indicator comes on. 1. After loading laundry and detergent, The display also shows the remaining press the On/Off button for some programme time. seconds to activate the appliance. 2. Load the laundry one item at a time.

  • Page 35: Daily Use - Drying Only

    ENGLISH 2. Make sure that the drum is empty. After some minutes from the end of the After drying phase, clean the programme, the energy drum, the seal and the inside saving function of the door with a wet cloth. deactivates the appliance automatically.

  • Page 36: Fluff In The Fabrics

    The anti-crease phase reduces 1. Remove the laundry from the creasing. appliance. You can remove the laundry before 2. Make sure that the drum is empty. the anti-crease phase is completed. After drying phase, clean the We recommend, for better results,...

  • Page 37: Stubborn Stains

    ENGLISH • Wash stubborn stains with a special Do not spray stain remover on garments detergent. near the appliance as it is corrosive to • Be careful with curtains. Remove the the plastic parts. hooks and put the curtains in a washing bag or pillowcase.

  • Page 38: Items Not Suitable For Drying

    15.7 Items not suitable for • the wash load to turn grey, • greasy clothes, drying • mould in the appliance. Do not set a drying programme for Excessive detergent may cause: this laundry: • sudsing, • Synthetic curtains.

  • Page 39: Care And Cleaning

    ENGLISH Experience will help you to dry the 2. Use special fabric conditioner for laundry better. Take note of the duration tumble dryers. of the cycles done before. When the drying programme is completed remove the laundry promptly. To avoid the static charge at the end of the drying cycle: 1.

  • Page 40: Maintenance Wash

    Regular detergents already contain water Make sure that no laundry remains softening agents, but we recommend to between the seal and the door. run a cycle with an empty drum and a Use a moist cloth to wipe off any dirt or descaling product.
  • Page 41 ENGLISH CAUTION! Do not use sharp or metal brushes and sponges. Make sure that all detergent residue is removed from the upper and lower part of the recess. Use a small brush to clean the recess. 2. Remove the container for liquid detergent, if inserted.

  • Page 42: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    16.9 Cleaning the drain pump WARNING! Disconnect the mains plug CAUTION! from the mains socket. Press the bottom cover as indicated in the picture. Regularly check the drain Make sure that it is closed pump filter and make sure properly.
  • Page 43 ENGLISH 7. Turn the filter anti-clockwise to remove it. 2. Place a suitable bowl below the drain pump access to collect the water that flows out. 8. If it is necessary, remove fluff and 3. Open the chute downwards. Always objects from the filter recess.

  • Page 44: Cleaning The Inlet Hose And The Valve Filter

    When you drain the water with the emergency drain procedure, you must activate the drain system again: a. Put 2 litres of water in the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser. b. Start the programme to drain the water.

  • Page 45: Emergency Drain

    ENGLISH 16.11 Emergency drain 1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. If the appliance cannot drain the water, 2. Close the water tap. carry out the same procedure, described 3. Put the two ends of the inlet hose in in 'Cleaning the drain pump' paragraph.
  • Page 46 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 47 ENGLISH • The programme was not finished properly or the appliance stopped too early. Switch the appliance off and on again. Internal fail. No com‐ • If the alarm code appears again, contact the Authorised munication between Service Centre. electronic elements of the appliance.
  • Page 48 Problem 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. • Set the drain or the spin programme if there is water in the You cannot open the drum.

  • Page 49: Emergency Door Opening

    ENGLISH Problem Possible solution The fabrics washed in the previous cycle released fluff of a different colour: The laundry is full of • The drying phase helps to eliminate some fluff. different colours fluff. • Clean the clothes with a fluff remover. In case of an excessive amount of fluff in the drum refer to “Fluff in the fabrics"...

  • Page 50: Consumption Values

    18. CONSUMPTION VALUES 18.1 Introduction See the web link www.theenergylabel.eu for detailed information about Energy Label. 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.
  • Page 51 ENGLISH Eco 40-60 pro‐ Litres hh:mm °C gramme Quarter load 0.175 39.0 02:35 45.00 24.0 1551 1) Maximum spin speed. Wash and dry cycle Eco 40-60 pro‐ gramme and Litres hh:mm °C Cupboard dry level Full load 3.795 87.0 07:45 0.00 26.0 1551...

  • Page 52: Environmental Concerns

    Programme Litres hh:mm °C Wool 0.250 65.0 01:05 30.00 30.0 1200 30°C 1) Reference indicator of the spin speed. 2) Suitable for washing heavily soiled textiles. 3) Suitable for washing lightly soiled cottons, synthetic and mixed fabrics. 4) It also performs as quick washing cycle for lightly soiled laundry.
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