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  • Page 1 EW8F296BQ Washing Machine User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    9. THE AUTODOSE TECHNOLOGY (AUTODOSING)........21 10. PROGRAMMES..................... 27 WI-FI - CONNECTIVITY SETUP............... 34 12. DAILY USE..................... 36 13. HINTS AND TIPS................... 41 14. CARE AND CLEANING..................42 15. TROUBLESHOOTING..................50 16. CONSUMPTION VALUES................55 17. QUICK GUIDE....................57 18. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS..............59 My Electrolux Care app...

  • Page 3: Customer Care And Service

    ENGLISH 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 4 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. Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept •...

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    ENGLISH 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. Old hose sets must not be reused. • If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must •...

  • Page 6: Water Connection

    2.4 Use to a grounding connection in the building. • Always use a correctly installed WARNING! shockproof socket. Risk of injury, electric shock, • Make sure that the parameters on the fire, burns or damage to the rating plate are compatible with the appliance.

  • Page 7: Product Description

    Use the delicate fragrance exclusively programme duration in 30 seconds. developed by ELECTROLUX to add a The washing programme is tailored to pleasant feeling of "just-washed" the laundry load and the type of fabric...

  • Page 8: Appliance Overview

    3.2 Appliance overview 11 12 Worktop Feet for levelling the appliance Detergent dispenser with AutoDose Drain hose tanks and manual compartments Inlet hose connection Control panel Mains cable Door handle Transit bolts Rating plate Hose support Drain pump filter...

  • Page 9: Installation

    ENGLISH Water supply pressure Minimum 0.5 bar (0.05 MPa) Maximum 10 bar (1.0 MPa) Cold water Water supply Maximum Load Cotton 9 kg Spin Speed Maximum spin speed 1551 rpm 1) Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread. 5.

  • Page 10: Information For Installation

    5. Put the plastic caps, that you find in the user manual bag, in the holes. 45º 45º 20º 20º 5.2 Information for installation Positioning and levelling 2. Position it toward left or right Adjust the appliance correctly to prevent...
  • Page 11 ENGLISH 2. On the edge of a sink - Fasten the The end of the drain hose guide to the water tap or to the wall. must always be ventilated , i.e. the inner diameter of the drain pipe (min. 38 mm - min.

  • Page 12: Electrical Connection

    6. ACCESSORIES 6.1 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. 6.2 Fixing plate kit If you install the appliance on a plinth...

  • Page 13: Pedestal With The Drawer

    ENGLISH To raise your appliance and make WARNING! loading and unloading laundry easier. Do not put the tumble dryer The drawer can be used for laundry under the washing machine. storage e.g.: towels, cleaning products Verify the compatible and more. stacking kit by checking the depth of your appliances.

  • Page 14: Programme Dial

    The options are not selectable with all washing programmes. Check the compatibility between options and washing programmes in the "AutoDose and 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.
  • Page 15 ENGLISH When you select a washing programme, the appliance auto‐ matically proposes a default temperature. Touch this button repeatedly until the desired temperature val‐ Temperatura ue appears on the display. touch button When the display shows the indicators , the appliance does not heat the water.
  • Page 16 With this option you can decrease the programme duration. Time Manager Refer to "Time Manager" paragraph. touch button This option adds a steam phase followed by a short anti- crease phase at the end of the washing programme. The steam phase reduces fabric creasing and facilitates the fabric ironing.
  • Page 17 ENGLISH Touch this button to add the intensive phase to a programme. The corresponding indicator above the touch button illumi‐ nates. By pressing this button the indicator appears close to de‐ tergent symbol, and the appliance will automatically dose an extra amount of detergent when automatic detergent tank is enabled.
  • Page 18 This appliance is provided with different acoustic signals, that operate when: • You activate the appliance (special short tune). • You deactivate the appliance (special short tune). • You touch the buttons (click sound). • You make a wrong selection (3 short sounds).
  • Page 19 ENGLISH Door locked indicator. Delay start indicator. The digital indicator can show: • Programme duration: e. g. • Delay time: e. g. • Cycle end: • Warning code: e.g. • Error indicator: • Other setting messages. • When working with the APP: (access point), (update).

  • Page 20: Time Manager

    7.3 Time Manager indicator With this option you can reduce the programme duration depending on the load size and the degree of soiling. When you set a washing programme, the display shows the default duration and dashes. ■ ■...

  • Page 21: The Autodose Technology (Autodosing)

    ENGLISH 9. THE AUTODOSE TECHNOLOGY (AUTODOSING) Read this chapter carefully. In some programmes, AutoDose is OFF (OFF is on and the indicators and/or 9.1 Introduction are off in the display) because there are garments Right detergent and fabric softener requiring special detergents dosage takes better care of the laundry or treatments.
  • Page 22 • Maximum level for detergent/ AutoDose additives quantity. 9.3 AutoDose basic setting Manual The factory pre-set doses for a large load are 90 ml for detergent tank and 25 ml for fabric softener tank: the optimal configuration to meet majority of use condition.
  • Page 23 ENGLISH Water hardness levels Levels Water hardness range mmol/l °f °d °e Soft <15 <8 <10 <1.4 <140 15 - 25 8 - 14 0 - 17 1.5 - 2.5 150 - 250 Medium Hard >25 >14 >17 >2.5 >250 1) French degrees 2) German degrees 3) English degrees...
  • Page 24 9.5 Filling the detergent and 4. Gently pour only liquid softener in the additives on AutoDose system AutoDose fabric softener tank . Fill up to the maximum indicated level Please read "Detergents and other treatments" in "Hints and tips" chapter.
  • Page 25 ENGLISH When the activated tank reaches a low • If you need to use different detergent level of detergent, related indicator blinks than ones present in AutoDose tanks, slowly and continuously on the display. you could switch Detergent tank off by pressing button until the display It will stop blinking when the...
  • Page 26 3. If desired, pour the fabric softener in the compartment Manual 2. After about 10 seconds the display returns to the programme information screen. 9.10 Manual filling the detergent and additives You may need to use a different 4. Gently close the detergent dispenser, detergent or fabric softener than the till click engagement.

  • Page 27: Programmes

    ENGLISH 9.11 Drawer open indication When a programme is running, the detergent drawer must always be closed. A sensor in the drawer detects if the drawer is open (or not properly closed) while the programme is running. In such case, the appliance will immediately be paused.
  • Page 28 • 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 29 ENGLISH Programme Reference Maxi‐ Programme description Default tem‐ spin (Type of load and level of soiling) perature speed load Temperature Spin range speed range Special programmes 1600 rpm 9 kg All fabrics, except woollens and delicate (1600 - fabrics. To spin the laundry and to drain the Centrifuga/ 400 rpm) water in the drum.
  • Page 30 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 Do not use fabric softener and (1200- 400 Outdoor make sure that there is no soften‐...
  • Page 31 ENGLISH 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 9 kg White cotton items. This high-performance Anti-Allergy (1600 - wash program combined with steam vapour, 60 °C 400) removes more than 99,99% of bacteria and vi‐...
  • Page 32 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ AutoDose Detergent AutoDose ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Fabric Soft‐ ener ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■...
  • Page 33 ENGLISH ■ ■ ■ ■ Time Man‐ ager ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Partenza Ritardata 1) If you set the No Spin option, the appliance performs draining only. 2) This option is not available with temperature lower than 40 °C. 3) This option is not available with temperature lower than 40 °C.

  • Page 34: Wi-Fi - Connectivity Setup

    This chapter describes how to connect the smart appliance to the Wi-Fi network "My Electrolux" and to link it to mobile devices. "My Electrolux" allows you to By this functionality you can receive control your laundry through notifications, control and monitor your a mobile device.
  • Page 35 "My deactivated or resets the Electrolux". credentials. 5. Follow the instructions on the App for 5. Configure the "My Electrolux" app on the appliance registration and your smart device and follow the configuration. instructions to connect the appliance to your Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 36: Daily Use

    To remove the Remote Start, tap on the 11.3 Remote Start Remote start button and confirm by The Remote Start enables you to start a pressing the Avvio/Pausa button. cycle in remote control. The Remote Control The reset position...

  • Page 37: Setting A Programme

    ENGLISH 12.4 Setting a programme 2. Empty the pockets and unfold the items before you put them in the appliance. If you wish to change the 3. Put the laundry in the drum, one item automatic detergent or fabric at a time. softener dosage, enter the Do not put too much laundry in the drum.

  • Page 38: Starting A Programme With The Delay Start

    1. Touch the Avvio/Pausa button to The drain pump can operate pause the appliance. The related shortly before the appliance indicator flashes. fills water. 2. Touch the Partenza Ritardata 12.6 Starting a programme with button repeatedly until the display shows the desired delay time.

  • Page 39: Interrupting A Programme And Changing The Options

    ENGLISH If the SensiCare System has About 20 minutes after the completed and the water programme start, the filling has already started, programme duration could the new programme starts be adjusted again depending without repeating the on the capacity of water SensiCare System.

  • Page 40: Draining Water Out After End Of Cycle

    The indicator of the Avvio/Pausa If you have set Silent button goes off. the spin speed is not changed, when you press The door unlocks and the indicator the Avvio/Pausa button, goes off. the appliance only drains the 1. Press button On/Off to deactivate the water.

  • Page 41: Hints And Tips

    ENGLISH 13. HINTS AND TIPS WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 13.1 The laundry load • Divide the laundry into: white, coloured, synthetics, delicates and wool. • Follow the washing instructions on the • Empty pockets and unfold the items. laundry care labels. •...

  • Page 42: Care And Cleaning

    • Use only detergents and other • inadequate rinsing, treatments specially made for • a greater impact for the environment. washing machines. First, follow these 13.4 Ecological hints generic rules: – powder detergents (also tablets To save water, energy and to help...

  • Page 43: Removing Foreign Objects

    ENGLISH circulation and dry the humidity inside CAUTION! the appliance: this will prevent mildew Do not use alcohol, solvents and odours. or chemical products. If the appliance is not used for a long time: close the water tap and unplug the CAUTION! appliance.

  • Page 44: Cleaning The Drum

    Occasionally, at the end of a cycle the display may show the icon : this is a recommendation to perform the “drum cleaning”. Once the drum cleaning has been performed, the icon disappears.
  • Page 45 ENGLISH 5. Wash the drawer and all inserts under running water. 3. Open the drain plugs of each tank and empty them into a sink. CAUTION! Do not use sharp or metal brushes and sponges. 6. Turn the dispenser up side down and open the bottom cover as indicated in the picture.
  • Page 46 WARNING! If some residues remain on the back area of tanks, soak detergent drawer in a warm CAUTION! water. Do not use tools to Press the bottom cover as clean it. Before soaking, indicated in the picture. remove the handle by...

  • Page 47: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    ENGLISH 14.9 Cleaning the drain pump b. Place the bottom cover and press till "click" sound. c. Place the top cover on the tanks WARNING! compartment and press till "click" Disconnect the mains plug sound. from the mains socket. d. Replace components on manual compartment.
  • Page 48 Authorised Service Centre. 4. Turn the filter 180 degrees in anti- clockwise direction to open it, without removing. Let the water flow out. 10. Clean the filter under the water tap. 11. Put the filter back into the special guides by turning it clockwise.

  • Page 49: Cleaning The Inlet Hose And The Valve Filter

    ENGLISH 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 50: Troubleshooting

    5. When the drain pump is empty, WARNING! install the inlet hose again. Make sure that the temperature is higher than 0 °C before you use the appliance again. The manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by low temperatures.
  • Page 51 ENGLISH • Make sure that the water tap is open. • Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is not too The appliance does low. For this information, contact your local water authority. not fill with water • Make sure that the water tap is not clogged. properly.
  • Page 52 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. • Make sure that the Avvio/Pausa has been touched.
  • Page 53 ENGLISH Problem Possible solution • Check the wireless signal. • Check if your smart device is connected to the wireless network. • Check your home network and router. The App cannot con‐ • Restart the router. nect to the appliance. •...

  • Page 54: Emergency Door Opening

    Problem Possible solution • Reduce the quantity of detergent or the number of tablets Too much foam in or single-dose detergents. the drum during the • When using AutoDose tanks, verify the pre-set detergent/ washing cycle. fabric softener dosage. Refer to "Basic setting" paragraph in "The AutoDose Technology"...

  • Page 55: Consumption Values

    ENGLISH 5. Take out the laundry and then close the appliance door. 6. Close the filter flap. 16. CONSUMPTION VALUES 16.1 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 56 16.3 According to Commission Regulation Eu 2019/2023 Eco 40-60 pro‐ Litres h:mm °C gramme Full load 0.850 3:40 1551 Half load 0.510 2:40 1551 Quarter load 0.178 2:25 1551 1) Maximum spin speed. Power consumption in different modes Delay start...

  • Page 57: Quick Guide

    ENGLISH Programme Litres h:mm °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, synthetic and mixed fabrics. 4) It also performs as quick washing cycle for lightly soiled laundry. 17.

  • Page 58: Cleaning The Drain Pump Filter

    Push the On/Off button to switch the appliance off. 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 White and coloured cottons. Normally 9 kg soiled garments.

  • Page 59: Environmental Concerns

    ENGLISH Programmes Load Product description 2.5 kg Modern outdoor sporting garments. Outdoor 1 kg 4 kg Denim clothing. Denim White cotton items. This program removes more than 99,99% of bacteria and viru‐ 9 kg Anti-Allergy . It also ensure a proper reduction of allergens.
  • Page 60 My Electrolux Care app 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 NIUX)

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