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  • Page 1 User Manual Washing Machine EWN 14991 K...
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information......5 Product description ......7 Control panel ........8 Use............9 Washing programmes......20 Programme information ....23 Washing hints ........24 Care and cleaning ......27 What to do if........32 Techical data ........36 Consumption values ......36 Installation ........37 Environment concerns .....42 The following symbols are used in this manual: Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance.

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    ● 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.
  • Page 6 ● ● If the machine is situated on a Never pull the power supply cable to carpeted floor, please adjust the feet remove the plug from the socket; in order to allow air to circulate freely always take hold of the plug itself.

  • Page 7: Product Description

    Product description Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. The New Jet system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.

  • Page 8: Control Panel

    Control panel The control panel is illustrated above. It shows the programme selector dial as well as the different buttons and the display. These are represented by relevant numbers which are explained in the table below. Programme selector dial...

  • Page 9: Use

    The CLOCK setting permits you to modify/set up the current time. It is important to keep it updated as the First Use current END Cycle Time depends on it. With a short/single time pressure of the buttons , the time varies minute by minute.
  • Page 10 Set the sound volume • press the button the display returns the default status. The «Volume» setting permits you to modify the volume of the sound. Press If you press any key after the the buttons to choose between programme has started with «child...

  • Page 11: Daily Use

    When the appliance is switched on, a frielndly jingle can be heard, at the same time the Electrolux logo appears on the display and, for few seconds, a short description of the selected programme is shown in last 2 rows of the display.
  • Page 12 After having selected the programme, Display the appliance will propose on the display ( ) the following information: temperature Note! spin speed The DISPLAY is used for setting a large number of functions and combine selectable option icons...
  • Page 13 When the machine performs the the appliance off. washing phase the display shows also Press any buttons the appliance will some animated bubbles that simulate come out from the energy saving status the moving of the water. See the below...
  • Page 14 Select the options of rinses in some programmes. Depending on the selected programme only certain options are available and Rinse Hold : by selecting this shown during the selection phase on option the water of the last rinse is not...
  • Page 15 End Time (Delay Start): this option makes it possible to delay the starting of the washing program by 30 min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then by 1 hour till 20 hours. The delay you have selected is indicated on the display.
  • Page 16 Saving Favourite programme: Delay selected • select the desired programme and required options • press the buttons to activate the options menu • press the Up or Down button to locate the «Save Favourite» option and press the button •...
  • Page 17 «Demo Mode» ideal for shop floor The Time Manager option cannot be demonstrations (not suitable for the selected with Economy programme. customer). The soil level icon appears on the Select the «Wash Guide»: display and it changes according to soil degree you have chosen.
  • Page 18 Interrupting a programme Press the button to start the programme Press the button to interrupt a programme which is running, the To start the selected programme, press corresponding light starts blinking. Press the button ; the green pilot light stops the button again to restart the blinking.
  • Page 19 To empty out the water: select the draining or spinning ● programme reduce the spin speed if needed, by ● means of the relevant button press button ● at the end of the programme, the ● display shows the (Door) icon and alternately the «Door Unlocked»...

  • Page 20: Washing Programmes

    Washing programmes Programme/ Description of Type of laundry Options Temperature programme SPIN REDUCTION, NO Main wash, Rinses SPIN, RINSE HOLD, Long spin at White and coloured COTTONS NIGHT CYCLE, maximum spin speed cotton 90° - Cold PREWASH, EASY (normally soiled items) Max.
  • Page 21 Washing programmes Programme/ Description of Type of laundry Options Temperature programme Separate spin for Drain and short spin DELICATE delicates, synthetics SPIN REDUCTION and hand washed SPIN Max. load kg 4 garments For emptying out the last rinse water in...
  • Page 22 Washing programmes Programme/ Description of Type of laundry Options Temperature programme Main wash, Rinses SHIRTS Washing cycle for SPIN REDUCTION, NO Short spin lightly soiled shirts 30° SPIN Max. load : 5 shirts Main wash Extremely delicate...

  • Page 23: Programme Information

    Programme information This programme can be selected for slightly or normally soiled cotton and synthetic items. The temperature will Eco’s decrease and the washing time will be extended. This programmes allows to obtain a good washing efficiency by saving energy.

  • Page 24: Washing Hints

    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 garment label and the manufacturer’s...
  • Page 25 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.
  • Page 26 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.

  • Page 27: Care And Cleaning

    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.
  • Page 28 Cleaning the pump 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. blocking the pump.
  • Page 29 • when no more water comes out, • replace the filter into the pump unscrew the pump cover, using a paying attention to insert it properly. pliers, and remove the filter. When done, screw it firmly Always keep a rag nearby to dry up •...
  • Page 30 It is therefore a good idea to clean it from time to time. Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the water inlet hose. Clean the filter using a hard bristle brush. Tighten up the inlet hose.
  • Page 31 Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine: • pull out the plug from the power socket; • close the water tap; • if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down;...

  • Page 32: What To Do If

    What to do if... 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.
  • Page 33 Malfunction Possible cause Solution Open the water tap. The machine does not fill: The water tap is closed. ● ● (Cannot fill water. Please that the tap is open and then press The inlet hose is squashed Check the inlet hose ●...
  • Page 34 Malfunction Possible cause Solution Unsatisfactory washing Too little detergent or Increase the detergent ● ● results: unsuitable detergent has quantity or use another one. been used. Stubborn stains have not Use commercial products to ●...
  • Page 35 Malfunction Possible cause Solution Redistribute the laundry. Spinning starts late or the The electronic unbalance ● ● machine does not spin: detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.

  • Page 36: Techical Data

    Technical data Width 60 cm Height Dimensions 85 cm Depth 63 cm Electrical connection Information on the electrical connection is given Voltage - Overall power - on the rating plate on the inner edge of the Fuse...

  • Page 37: 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.
  • Page 38 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 on the door during operation.Never place cardboard, seal. wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor.
  • Page 39 There should be a minimum distance of 5.02m (16.5 ft) between the appliance’s inlet and the bottom of the water storage tank.
  • Page 40 When discharging into a standpipe ensure that the top of the standpipe is no more than 90 cm (35.4'') and no less than 60 cm (23.6'') above floor level. The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres.
  • Page 41 41 environment concerns The manufacturer declines any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution. The appliance is supplied with a 13amp plug fitted. In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13amp ASTA approved (BS1363/A) fuse must be used.

  • Page 42: Environment Concerns

    Warning! Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced, this MUST be carried out by our Service Centre. Note A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard.
  • Page 44 ANC number: 132 964 560 - 00 - 122008...

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