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electrolux 3 Welcome to the world of Electrolux Thank you for choosing a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will provide you with lots of pleasure in the future. The Electrolux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable. You find some examples on the cover in this manual.
safety information electrolux 5 ● Safety Information Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable belts etc in a washing bag or pillow case as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and the inner drum. In the interest of your safety and to ●...
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6 safety information electrolux ● ● If the appliance is installed in a Never use the washing machine if location subject to frost, please read the power supply cable, the control the “dangers of freezing”chapter. panel, the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside ●...
electrolux product description 7 Product description Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. The ECO valve system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy. Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle...
use electrolux 9 Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Pull out the dispenser drawer until it First Use stops. Measure out the amount of detergent required, pour it into the main wash compartment and, if you wish to carry out the “prewash” phase, pour Ensure that the electrical and water ●...
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10 electrolux use Select the required programme Special programmes: Rinses, Drain, Spin. Note! The selector dial can be turned either With the instruction booklet you will clockwise or anticlockwise. Position O to also find stickers for the programme Reset programme/Switching OFF of the selector dial.
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When the programme has finished the Maximum speeds are: pilot lights (End) and (Door) are EWF 14260; on, the Start/Pause and the “wash” • for cotton: 1400 rpm; pilot light are off, on the Display appears • for synthetics, wool and handwash: a flashing zero ( 0.00...
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12 electrolux use delicate: 1 kg. Delayed start The selected delay (20 hours max) set These options cannot be selected with by means of the relevant button appears the Economy programmes. on the display for about 3 seconds, then The washing time will be reduced the duration of the previously selected according to the type of fabric and the programme is displayed.
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use electrolux 13 has to be switched off. If an incorrect option is selected, an integrated red pilot light of the “Start/ Pause” button flashes for 3 times the message Err is displayed for about 2 seconds. Select the Delay start Heating phase During the washing cycle the display shows a temperature icon to indicate...
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14 electrolux use The programme will start after the Altering an option or a running selected delay has expired. programme Cancelling the delayed start It is possible to change any option before the programme carries it out. • Depress “Start/Pause” button. Before you make any change, you must •...
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15 electrolux columns and margins use electrolux 15 At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. If the Rinse Hold” or Night Cycle options have been selected, the phase lights “end” and “door” illuminate, the “Start/Pause” light goes off and the door remains locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out before opening the door.
16 electrolux washing hints columns and margins electrolux 16 Washing hints Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste. Treat curtains with special care. Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net. Sorting the laundry Maximum loads Follow the wash code symbols on each Recommended loads are indicated in...
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washing hints electrolux 17 Oil based paint: moisten with benzine Detergents and additives stain remover, lay the garment on a soft Good washing results also depend on cloth and dab the stain; treat several the choice of detergent and use of the times.
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18 electrolux washing hints Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer. Quantity of detergent to be used The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water used.
20 electrolux washing programmes Washing programmes Programme/ Description of Type of laundry Options Temperature programme White cotton (heavy Spin red., soiled cotton items): Main wash at 95°C Cottons 95° e.g. sheets, 3 rinses Daily, Light, Super tablecloths, household Long spin Extra rinse linen White cotton...
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washing programmes electrolux 21 Washing programmes Programme/ Description of Type of laundry Options Temperature programme Synthetic or mixed Main wash at 60°- Spin red., fabrics, underwear, Synthetics 60°- 50°-40°-30°C coloured garments, Daily, Light, Super 50°-40°-30° 3 rinses non-shrink shirts, Extra rinse Short spin blouses.
22 electrolux programme information Programme information Washing programme for machine washable wool well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with the “hand washing” care symbol Wool and The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by Woolmark for the washing of machine washable Woolmark Handwash products provided that the garments are washed according...
care and cleaning electrolux 23 Care and cleaning Cleaning the dispenser drawer The washing powder and additive dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly. Remove the drawer by pressing the You must DISCONNECT the appliance catch downwards and by pulling it out. from the electricity supply, before you Flush it out under a tap, to remove any can carry out any cleaning or...
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24 electrolux care and cleaning • Remove any objects from the pump Cleaning the pump impeller by rotating it. The pump should be inspected if • the machine does not empty and/or spin • the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc.
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25 electrolux care and cleaning Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is Important! empty. When replacing the cover, ensure Every time you drain the water through it is securely retightened so as to stop the emergency emptying hose you must leaks and young children being able to pour 2 litres of water into the main wash...
26 electrolux something not working Something not working Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed below. During machine operation it is possible that the red Start/Pause pilot light flashes and one of the following alarm codes appears on the display to indicate that the machine is not working:...
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something not working electrolux 27 Malfunction Possible cause Solution The machine fills then The end of the drain hose is Refer to relevant paragraph ● ● empties immediately: too low. in “water drainage” section. The machine does not The drain hose is squashed Check the drain hose ●...
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28 electrolux something not working Malfunction Possible cause Solution The door will not open: The programme is still Wait the end of washing ● ● running. cycle. Wait about 2 minute. The door lock has not been ● ● released. There is water in the drum.
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something not working electrolux 29 Malfunction Possible cause Solution The machine makes an The machine is fitted with a ● unusual noise type of motor which makes an unusual noise compared with other traditional motors. This new motor ensures a softer start and more even distribution of the laundry in the drum when spinning, as well as...
Water supply pressure Minimum 0,05 MPa Maximum 0,8 MPa Maximum Load Cotton 2,5 kg Synthetics 2,5 kg Delicates Woollens and handwash Spin Speed Maximum 1400 rpm (EWF 14260) 1600 rpm (EWF 16260)
32 electrolux installation Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the 4. Unscrew and remove the two large machine ever has to be transported rear bolts B and the six smaller bolts again.
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installation electrolux 33 6. Open the porthole, take out the inlet Accurate levelling prevents vibration, hose from the drum and remove the noise and displacement of the machine polystyrene block fitted with the during operation.Never place cardboard, adhesive tape on the door seal. wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor.
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34 electrolux installation After positioning the inlet hose, be Water drainage sure to tighten the ring nut again to The end of the drain hose can be prevent leaks. positioned in three ways: 4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” Hooked over the edge of a sink thread.
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installation electrolux 35 Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply. Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required (2.2 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use. Connect the machine to an earthed socket.
36 electrolux environment concerns Environment concerns Ecological hints Packaging materials To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these tips: The materials marked with the symbol • Normally soiled laundry may be are recyclable. washed without prewashing in order to >PE<=polyethylene save detergent, water and time (the...
guarantee conditions electrolux 37 Guarantee conditions 5. The guarantee will not apply if damage caused to delicate parts, such as glass (vitreous ceramic), Belgium synthetic materials and rubber, is the DECLARATION OF GUARANTEE TERMS. result of inappropriate use. Our appliances are produced with the 6.
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38 electrolux guarantee conditions columns and margins electrolux 38 Connected damage caused by these required in Belgium. removal and replacement operations Non-essential or requested adjustments will be the responsibility of the user. are not covered by the guarantee and 12.If, during the guarantee period, are not possible in all cases.
39 electrolux columns and margins guarantee conditions electrolux 39 European guarantee This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux, in each of the countries listed in the following page, for the period specified in the appliance guarantee or otherwise by law. If you move from one of these countries to another of these countries the appliance guarantee will move with you subject to the following...
40 electrolux customer service centres Customer Service Centres Should you need further assistance please contact your local Customer Service Centre www.electrolux.com Albania +35 5 4 261 450 Rr. Pjeter Bogdani Nr. 7 Tirane Belgique/België/Belgien +32 2 363 04 44 Bergensesteenweg 719, 1502 Lembeek Česká...