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Electrolux EW8F494W User Manual

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  • Page 1 EW8F494W Washing Machine User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    17. QUICK GUIDE....................40 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 SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the 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. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    This appliance is intended to be used in household • and similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other – working environments; by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast and – other residential type environments;...

  • Page 5: Electrical Connection

    ENGLISH the drum to prevent an internal be replaced, this must be carried out damage. by our Authorised Service Centre. • Always take care when moving the • Connect the mains plug to the mains appliance as it is heavy. Always use socket only at the end of the safety gloves and enclosed footwear.

  • Page 6: Internal Lighting

    • Do not wash fabrics which are heavily • The following spare parts will be soiled with oil, grease or other greasy available for 10 years after the model substances. It can damage rubber has been discontinued: motor and parts of the washing machine.

  • Page 7: Product Description

    ENGLISH 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Appliance overview 11 12 Worktop Drain hose Detergent dispenser Inlet hose connection Control panel Mains cable Door handle Transit bolts Rating plate Hose support Drain pump filter Feet for levelling the appliance The rating plate reports the model name (A) , product number (B), electrical ratings (C) and serial number (D).

  • Page 8: Installation

    Level of protection against ingress of solid particles IPX4 and moisture ensured by the protective cover, except where the low voltage equipment has no protection against moisture Water supply pressure Minimum 0.5 bar (0.05 MPa) Maximum 8 bar (0.8 MPa)

  • Page 9: Information For Installation

    ENGLISH 4. Remove the three transit bolts and The inlet hose pull out the plastic spacers. CAUTION! Make sure there is no damage to hoses and there are no leaks from the couplings. Do not use an extension hose if the inlet hose is too short.
  • Page 10 2. On the edge of a sink - Fasten the guide to the water tap or to the wall. The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated , i.e. the inner diameter of the drain pipe (min. 38 mm - min.

  • Page 11: Accessories

    6. ACCESSORIES 6.1 Fixing plate kit If you install the appliance on a plinth that is not an accessory supplied by ELECTROLUX, secure the appliance in the fixing plates. Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory. 6.2 Stacking kit...

  • Page 12: Pedestal With The Drawer

    6.4 Available in www.electrolux.com/shop or from authorised dealer Only appropriate accessories approved by ELECTROLUX ensure the safety standards of the appliance. If unapproved parts are used, any claims will be invalidated. 7. CONTROL PANEL 7.1 Special features...

  • Page 13: Control Panel Description

    ENGLISH 7.2 Control panel description Extra Risciacquo touch button The permanent options are Prelavaggio touch button set by holding pressed the relative button for at least 3 Centrifuga reduction options touch seconds. button • Acqua in vasca option Programme dial •...

  • Page 14: Dial And Buttons

    The digital indicator can show: • Reset position ( • Programme duration (e. g. • Delay time (e. g. • Cycle end ( • Warning code (e.g. • Error indicator ( Time Manager indicator. Steam phase indicator. Add garments indicator. it lights at the beginning of the wash‐...
  • Page 15 ENGLISH 8.5 Centrifuga 8.6 Prelavaggio When you set a programme, the With this option you can add a prewash appliance automatically sets the default phase to a washing programme. spin speed allowed for each programme. The corresponding indicator above the By means of this button, you can touch button illuminates.

  • Page 16: Child Lock

    8.11 Time Manager led are steady on. The drum performs smooth movements for about With this option you can reduce the 30 minutes to keep the steam benefit. By programme duration depending on the touching any button the anti-crease load size and the degree of soiling.

  • Page 17: Programmes

    ENGLISH 8.12 Avvio/Pausa • : maximum. • : medium. Touch the Avvio/Pausa button to • : minimum. start, pause the appliance or interrupt a running programme. In some appliances the programme duration is reduced without showing any dashes. 9. PROGRAMMES 9.1 Programme Chart Programme Reference...
  • Page 18 • Items that are not suitable for tumble drying. • Items with label "Dry clean only". ELECTROLUX fragrance. If you use this special gentle fragrance, your laundry will scent as just washed: pour a single dose bottle in the compartment and simply start a steam programme.
  • Page 19 ENGLISH Programme Reference Maxi‐ Programme description Default tem‐ spin (Type of load and level of soiling) perature speed load Temperature Spin range speed range 1400 rpm 9 kg All fabrics, except woollens and very deli‐ (1400- 800 cate fabrics. Programme for rinsing and spin‐ Risciacquo rpm) ning the laundry.
  • Page 20 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 kg Do not use fabric softener and (1200- 800 Outdoor make sure that there is no soften‐...
  • 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 1400 rpm 9 kg White cotton items. This high-performance (1400 - wash program combined with steam vapour, Anti-Allergy 800 rpm) removes more than 99,99% of bacteria and vi‐...
  • Page 22 Programme options compatibility Programme ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Eco 40-60 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Cotoni ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Sintetici ■ ■ ■ ■ ■...

  • Page 23: Woolmark Apparel Care - Green

    ENGLISH Suitable detergents for washing programmes Programme Universal Liquid Uni‐ Liquid for Delicates Special versal coloureds woollens powder Eco 40-60 ▲ ▲ ▲ Cotoni ▲ ▲ ▲ Sintetici ▲ ▲ ▲ Delicati ▲ ▲ Lana/Seta ▲ ▲ Rapido 14' ▲ ▲...

  • Page 24: Before First Use

    If you deactivate the acoustic signals, they continue to operate when the appliance has a malfunction. 11. 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 25: Filling The Detergent And Additives

    ENGLISH 12.3 Filling the detergent and 12.4 Check the position of the additives detergent flap 1. Pull out the detergent dispenser until it stops. 2. Press the lever down to remove the - Compartment for prewash dispenser. phase, soak programme or stain re‐ 3.

  • Page 26: Setting A Programme

    If a selection is not possible an acoustic signal sounds and the display shows 12.7 Starting a programme Touch the Avvio/Pausa button to start the programme. It is not possible to...

  • Page 27: Changing The Delay Start After The Countdown Has Started

    ENGLISH countdown of the delay start. The display The SensiCare System is shows the indicator not available with all When the countdown is completed, the programmes such as :Lana/ programme starts automatically. Seta, Risciacquo, Centrifuga and programmes with short 2. Touch the Avvio/Pausa button to cycles.

  • Page 28: Opening The Door - Adding Garments

    12.12 Opening the door - 12.14 Draining water out after Adding garments end of cycle If you have chosen a programme or an If the temperature and level option that does not empty out the water of the water in the drum are...

  • Page 29: Hints And Tips

    ENGLISH The display shows the end of the last If you set a programme or an programme. option that ends with water Turn the programme dial to set a new in the drum, the Stand-by cycle. function doesn't deactivate If the dial is rotated to the "Reset" the appliance to remind you position , the appliance automatically...

  • Page 30: Ecological Hints

    13.3 Detergent type and • sudsing, • reduced washing effect, quantity • inadequate rinsing, • a greater impact for the environment. The choice of detergent and use of correct quantities not only affects your 13.4 Ecological hints wash performance, but also helps to...

  • Page 31: Removing Foreign Objects

    ENGLISH 14.1 Periodic cleaning schedule 14.3 External cleaning Periodic cleaning helps to extend the Clean the appliance with mild soap and life of your appliance. warm water only. Fully dry all the surfaces. Do not use a scouring pads or After each cycle, keep the door and the any scratching material.

  • Page 32: Cleaning The Drum

    1. Open the drawer. Press the catch drained out with the water. Regularly downwards as indicated in the examine the seal. Coins, buttons, other picture and pull it out. small items can be recovered at the end of the cycle.

  • Page 33: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    ENGLISH rinsing programme without any clothes in the drum. 14.9 Cleaning the drain pump Regularly check the drain pump filter and make sure that it is clean. Clean the drain pump if: • The appliance does not drain the water. •...
  • Page 34 180˚ 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. When you drain the water with the emergency drain procedure, you must activate the drain system again: 1.

  • Page 35: Emergency Drain

    ENGLISH 14.10 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter 45° 20° 14.11 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.
  • Page 36 15.1 Alarm Codes and Possible failures The appliance does not start or it stops during operation. First try to find a solution to the problem (refer to the tables). WARNING! Deactivate the appliance before carrying out any check. With some problems, the display shows an alarm code and the...
  • Page 37 ENGLISH Problem Possible solution • Make sure that the mains plug is connected to the mains socket. • Make sure that the appliance door is closed. • Make sure that there is no damaged fuse in the fuse box. The programme does •...

  • Page 38: Consumption Values

    Problem Possible solution • Increase the detergent quantity or use a different deter‐ gent. The washing results • Use special products to remove the stubborn stains before are not satisfactory. you wash the laundry. • Make sure that you set the correct temperature.
  • Page 39 ENGLISH Remaining moisture at the end of spinning phase. The higher is the spin speed, the higher is the noise and the lower is the remaining moisture. Values and programme duration may differ depending on different conditions (e.g. room temperature, water temperature and pressure, load size and type of laundry, supply voltage) and also if you change the default setting of a programme.

  • Page 40: Quick Guide

    Programme Litres h:mm °C Delicati 0.30 1:10 1200 30°C Lana 0.25 1:05 1200 30°C 1) Reference indicator of the spin speed. 2) Suitable for washing heavily soiled textiles. 3) Suitable for washing lightly soiled cottons. 4) It also performs as quick washing cycle for lightly soiled laundry.
  • Page 41 ENGLISH Clean the filter regularly and, especially, if the alarm code appears on the display. 17.3 Programmes Programmes Load Product description White and coloured cottons. Normally 9 kg soiled garments. Eco 40-60 9 kg White cotton and coloured cotton. Cotoni 4 kg Synthetic items or mixed fabric items.

  • Page 42: Environmental Concerns

    Programmes Load Product description 5 kg Cotton items. Intensive short programme. UltraWash 1) Washing programme. 2) Washing programme and waterproofing phase. 3) Tested for Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecium, Candida albicans, Pseudomo‐ nas aeruginosa and MS2 Bacteriophage in external test performed by Swissatest Testma‐...
  • Page 44 www.electrolux.com/shop...

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