Electrolux EW1075F User manual

Brand: Electrolux

Model: EW1075F

Category: Washing machines

Type: User manual

Washing machine

User manual

EW 1075 F

822 943 833-00 - 10.09.03-01

Dear Customer,

Please read this user manual carefully. Above all,

please observe the “Safety” section on the first few

pages. Please retain this user manual for future refer-

ence. Please pass it on to any future owner of the

appliance.

Next to the warning triangle and/or exclama-

tory words (Warning, Attention, Impor-

tant) you will find information that is

important for your safety or the efficiency of

the appliance. Please be sure to take note of

such information.

1. The numbers will lead you step-by-step through

the operation of the appliance.

2. ...

Next to this symbol you will find additional

information on the operation and practical

use of the appliance.

This symbol highlights tips and information

on how to use your appliance economically

and ecologically.

In the event that a malfunction occurs, this user

manual contains instructions on how to remedy the

problem yourself. See section: “What to do if...”.

Contents

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Ecological tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Drawer for detergent and conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Control knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Programme option buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Consumption values and time requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Before the first wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Preparing for a wash cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Sorting and preparing the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Types of washing and care symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Detergents and conditioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Which detergent and conditioner? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

How much detergent and conditioner? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Performing a wash cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Brief guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Switching on the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Setting a wash programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Changing the spin speed/selecting rinse hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Opening and closing the loading door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Loading the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Adding detergent/additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Starting a wash programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Wash programme progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Changing a wash programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Wash cycle complete/removing the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Programme tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Separate soaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Separate rinse cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Separate conditioning/starching/impregnating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Separate spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Cleaning the control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Cleaning the detergent drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Cleaning the wash drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Cleaning the loading door/rubber collar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Remedying a malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

If the wash result is not satisfactory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Performing an emergency emptying procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Cleaning the drain pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Child safety device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Installation and connection instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Technical data /dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Safety information concerning installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Installing the washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Transporting the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Removing the transportation lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Preparing the location where the washing machine is to be installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Installing the appliance on a concrete base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Installing the appliance on floors which oscillate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Compensating for floor unevenness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Connecting the appliance to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Permitted water pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Water inflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Water drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Pump lifts of over 1m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Installing the appliance underneath kitchen worktops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Kitchens with a worktop height of 85 cm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Kitchens with a worktop height of 90 cm or higher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Operating Instructions

1 Safety

The safety aspects of our electrical appliances com-

ply with accepted technical standards and the Ger-

man Appliance Safety Law. Nevertheless, as a

manufacturer we consider it our obligation to make

you aware of the following safety instructions.

Prior to using the appliance for the

first time

• Follow the “Installation and connection instruc-

tions” further on in this user manual.

• In the event that the appliance is delivered in the

winter months with below-zero temperatures:

Store the washing machine at room temperature

for 24 hours prior to using it for the first time.

Correct use

• The washing machine is intended for household

use in washing normal household items. If the

appliance is used for other purposes, or is used

incorrectly, the manufacturer cannot accept any

liability for any damage caused.

• Additions or modifications to the dishwasher are

not permitted for safety reasons.

• Use only detergents that are suitable for washing

machines. Follow the instructions provided by the

manufacturer.

• The washing must not contain any flammable sol-

vent. Ensure this is the case even when washing

pre-cleaned items.

• The washing machine must not be used for

chemical cleaning.

• Dying and stripping agents may only be used in

the washing machine if the manufacturer of these

products expressly allows it. We cannot accept

liability for possible damages.

• Use only water from the water supply. Use rain-

water or processing water only if it fulfils the

requirements of DIN1986 and DIN1988.

• Frost damage is not covered under the warranty.

If the washing machine is placed in a room which

is at risk of frosting up, in the event that there is a

risk of frost an emergency emptying procedure

must be performed (see section “Carrying out an

emergency emptying procedure”).

Child safety

• Packaging materials (e.g. film, styrofoam) can be

dangerous to children. A risk of suffocation exists.

Keep packaging away from children.

• Children often do not recognise the hazards

associated with the use of electrical appliances. It

is therefore important you ensure that children are

adequately supervised while the washing

machine is operating and that you do not allow

children to play with the washing machine, as

there is a risk that children can shut themselves

inside the appliance.

• Ensure that children and small animals do not

climb into the washing machine drum.

• When disposing of the washing machine: Discon-

nect the power plug from the mains, break the

door lock, cut off the mains cable and dispose of

the plug and remainder of the cable. This will pre-

vent children playing with the appliance from

shutting themselves inside and putting their lives

at risk.

General safety

• Repairs to the washing machine may only be car-

ried out by technicians. Considerable dangers

can arise as the result of improper repairs being

carried out. Should the appliance be in need of

repair, contact our Customer Service or your spe-

cialist dealer.

• Never use the appliance when the electricity cord

is damaged or the control panel, worktop or base

area are damaged to such an extent that the

inside of the appliance is openly accessible.

• Switch off the washing machine prior to cleaning

it and carrying out maintenance. In addition,

remove the power plug from the power point or –

if the appliance has been hard-wired – switch off

the LS switch in the fuse box or completely

unscrew the screw-retaining device.

• If you do not intend to use the appliance for a

period of time, disconnect the appliance from the

mains supply and turn off the tap.

• Never remove the power plug from the power

point by pulling on the cord; pull the power plug

itself.

• Manifold-plugs, connectors and extension cords

must not be used. Resulting overheating may

constitute a fire hazard.

• Do not spray the washing machine with a stream

of water. A risk of electrocution exists.

• When using wash programmes with high temper-

atures the glass in the loading door will become

hot. Do not touch it!

• Prior to carrying out an emergency emptying pro-

cedure or cleaning the drain pump, allow the

wash water to cool down.

• Small animals can nibble on electrical cables and

waterhoses. This can constitute a risk of electro-

cution and water damage. Keep small animals

away from the washing machine.

2 Disposal

Dispose of the packaging material.

Dispose of your washing machine’s packaging prop-

erly. All the packaging materials used are harmless to

the environment and can be recycled.

• Plastic parts are marked with standard interna-

tional abbreviations:

• Cardboard packaging is manufactured from recy-

cled paper and should be deposited in the waste

paper collection for recycling.

Dispose of the old appliance.

When you finally cease to use your washing

machine, please take it to the nearest recycling cen-

tre or to your dealer.

2 Ecological tips

• For items that are soiled to an average degree, it

is possible to get by without a pre-wash cycle.

This will save you detergent, water, and time (and

protect the environment as well!).

• The washing machine can be particularly eco-

nomical if you make full use of the loads allowed.

• With small loads, use half to two thirds the rec-

ommended quantity of detergent.

• Stains and certain amount of soiling can be

removed prior to washing with suitable treatment.

Then you can use a lower temperature when

washing.

• Wash lightly to normally soiled whites using the

energy saver programme.

• It is often possible to do without conditioner. Give

it a try! Using a dryer can make your washing just

as soft and fluffy without the use of conditioner.

• With medium to very hard water (for hardness

range II or higher, see “Detergents and condition-

ers”), you should add a water softener. The

amount of detergent used can then always be

that as for hardness range I ( soft).

>PE< for polyethylene, e.g. sheet wrapping

material

>PS< PS for polystyrene, e.g. padding material

(always CFC-free)

>POM< POM for polyoxymethylene, e.g. plastic

clips

Description of the appliance

Front view

Drawer for detergent and conditioner

Control panel

Rating plate

(behind loading

door)

Drawer for detergent

and conditioner

Programme menu

Screw feet

(height adjustable)

Loading door

Drain pump cover

Door indicator

æ Liquid conditioner

(Softeners, stiffeners,

starch)

k Pre-wash

detergent/Soaking

agent

l Main wash

detergent (powder)

and water softener if

required

Programme card

Control panel

Control knob

The control knob selects the type of wash cycle (e. g.

water level, drum movement, number of rinses, spin

speed) to suit the type of washing, and the wash

water temperature.

Ï (Cancel programme)

• Cancels a programme that has already started.

Now another programme can be selected.

The appliance has 5 different programme fields.

• Cottons/linen (light blue)

• Easy-cares (yellow)

• Delicates (black)

• Woollens (black)

• Special functions (blue)

COTTONS/LINEN (light blue)

Main wash cycle for COTTONS/LINEN (cottons/

linen) from G (cold) to 95 °C.

Position E: Energy saving programme at

40 °C or 60 °C for lightly to normally soiled

cottons, with increased washing time. Not

able to be combined with B (SHORT).

Programme

Progress Display

Control

knob

Spin button with revolu-

tion speed indicator

START/PAUSE

Programme option buttons

ON/OFF button

Operating

light

Button

RINSE HOLD

EASY-CARES (yellow)

Main wash cycle for easy-care textiles (mixed

weaves) from G (cold) to 60 °C.

Position E: Energy saving programme at

40 °C for lightly to normally soiled easy-care

textiles, with increased washing time. Not

able to be combined with B (SHORT).

DELICATES (black)

Main wash programme for delicates at 30 °C or

40 °C.

Í WOOLLENS (black)

Main wash cycle from r (cold) to 40 °C for machine-

washable wool with the note “does not ball” and for

handwashable wool and other delicate textiles with

the care symbol ï (handwash).

Special functions (blue)

A (SOAKING)

Separate soaking for approx. 20 minutes at 30 °C.

The washing is left to soak in the final rinse water

(rinse hold). Before the actual wash programme can

be set, the water must first be drained.

B (RINSING)

Separate rinsing e. g. for rinsing handwashed textiles

(3 rinse cycles and spinning).

C (STARCHING/CONDITIONING)

Separate starching, separate conditioning, separate

treatment of damp clothes (1 rinse cycle, liquid addi-

tive rinsed in from the additive compartment, æ,

spin).

D (DRAINING)

Draining the final water rinse water following a rinse

hold (without spinning).

o (Rinse hold) means: The washing is left

to soak in the final rinse water; it is not spun.

F (SPINNING)

Final spin at max. spin speed, which can be reduced

by pressing the K button.

G (MINI-PROGRAMME)

A short programme of approximately 30 minutes in

length at 30 °C to briefly wash out lightly soiled tex-

tiles, e. g. sports clothing which was worn once.

Programme option buttons

The programme option buttons are used to adapt the

programme to the degree of soiling of the washing.

The additional programme options are not necessary

for normally soiled washing.

k (PRE WASH)

Pre wash at approx. 30 °C before the main washing

cycle which follows on automatically; with intermedi-

ate spin for COTTONS/LINEN and EASY-CARES,

without intermediate spin for DELICATES.

If RINSE HOLD has been selected, no spinning will

take place at all.

B (SHORT)

Shortened main wash cycle for lightly soiled wash-

ing.

È (EXTRA RINSE)

An additional rinse cycle can be set using this but-

ton. Instead of 3 rinse cycles, 4 are carried out.

With the (WOOLLENS) / P (Hand Wash) pro-

gram, it is not possible to select the addi-

tional programs (any pressed buttons have

no effect).

The possible combinations of programme options

with the various wash programmes are listed in the

following chart:

Wash programmes

Temperature (in °C)

possible programme options

COTTONS/LINEN 95, 60, 40 (light blue)