Electrolux Ewb 105405 User Manual
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EWB 105405 W................................................ ............................................. ENWASHING MACHINE USER MANUAL 2 FRLAVE-LINGE NOTICE D'UTILISATION 14
Electrolux. Thinking of you. Share more of our thinking at www.electrolux.com CONTENTS Safety information 2 Product description 3 Personalisation 4 How to run a wash cycle? 5 Daily use 5 Washing programmes 7 Care and cleaning 8Operating Problems 9 Detergents and Additives 10 Technical Specifications 11 Consumption values 11 Installation 11 Environment concerns 13 Subject to change without notice. SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these points carefully before in- stalling and using your appliance. Keep this user manual with your appliance. GENERAL SAFETY • Do not modify or attempt to modify this appliance. This would put yourself in dan- ger. • Ensure that all coins, safety pins, brooch- es, screws etc have been removed be- fore starting a washing programme. If left in washing, they can seriously damage the appliance. • Use the recommended quantity of deter- gent. • Put small items together (socks, belts etc.) in a small linen bag or pillow case. • Unplug and close inlet hose tap after us- ing appliance. • Always disconnect the power supply from the appliance before cleaning or maintenance. •Do not machine wash clothes with rib- bing, unfinished or torn material. INSTALLATION • Unpack or ask for the appliance to be unpacked immediately upon delivery. Check the outside of the appliance is not damaged in any way. Report all transit damage to your retailer. • Remove all transit bolts and packaging before installing the appliance. • Connection to the water supply must be carried out by a qualified plumber.• If your domestic electrical circuit needs adapting to allow the appliance to be plugged in, use a qualified electrician. • Ensure that, after installation, the power cable is not trapped under the appliance. • If the appliance is installed on carpeted floor, ensure that the carpet does not ob- struct any ventilation ducts located at the base of the appliance. • The appliance must be equipped with an earthed power plug which conforms to regulations. • Before connecting your appliance to the power supply, carefully read the instruc- tions in the chapter entitled “Electrical connection”. • Replacing the power cable should only be carried out by an authorised service engineer. • The manufacturer cannot be held re- sponsible for any damage resulting from incorrect installation. PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN AGAINST FROST If your appliance is exposed to tempera- tures below 0°C, the following precautions must be taken: • Close the tap and disconnect the inlet hose. • Place the end of this hose and the drain hose in a basin on the floor. • Select the Drain programme let it run until the end of the cycle. • Disconnect the appliance from the power supply by turning the programme selec- tor to “Stop” . 2 electrolux
• Unplug the appliance. • Replace the inlet hose and drain hose. This way, the water remaining in the hoses will be drained away, avoiding any ice for- mation which would damage your appli- ance. Before turning your appliance on again, en- sure that it is installed in an area where the temperature will not fall below freezing. USE • Your appliance is intended for normal do- mestic use. Do not use the appliance for commercial or industrial purposes or for any other purpose. • Refer to the instructions on the label of each item before washing.• Do not put items into the washing ma- chine which have had stains removed with petrol, alcohol, trichlorethylen etc. If such stain removers have been used, wait until the product has evaporated be- fore putting these items into the drum. • Empty pockets and unfold items. • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, un- less they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appli- ance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1 3 2 1. The control panel 2. Lid handle 3. Adjustable levelling feet electrolux 3
CONTROL PANEL 123456 1. Programme selector 2. Pushbuttons and their functions 3. Display 4. Add washing light 5. Start/Pause pushbutton 6. Time manager pushbuttons THE SYMBOLS 12 34 5 1Time manager 2Temperature 3Child safety 4Cycle running : Prewash/Wash, Rinse, Drain, Spin 5Length of cycle or Timer delay count- down DISPENSER BOX Prewash Wash Softener (do not fill above the MAX symbol M ) PERSONALISATION CHILD SAFETY This option provides two types of locking : • if the option is activated after the cycle has started, no changes to the options or programme is possible.The cycle runs and you must deactivate the option to run a new cycle. • if the option is activated before the cycle has started, the appliance cannot be started. 4 electrolux
To activate child safety, turn appliance on and press “Extra rinse” and “Delay start” simultaneously until the confirmation symbol shows on in the display. The ap- pliance memorises the selection of this op- tion. To deactivate child safety, repeat the process. AUDIBLE SIGNAL When the audible signal is activated, it sounds when a button is pressed, at the end of the programme, to indicate a fault.To deactivate, turn appliance on and press “Prewash” and “Extra rinse” simulta- neously until the beep sounds. The signal is only active if alarm sounds. To reactivate it, repeat the same process. HOW TO RUN A WASH CYCLE? USING FOR THE FIRST TIME • Ensure the electrical and water con- nections comply with the installation instructions. • Remove the polystyrene insert and all other items inside the drum.• Run an initial wash cycle at 90°C, without any washing but with deter- gent to clean the water tank. DAILY USE LOADING WASHING • Open the lid of the appliance. • Open the drum by depressing the locking but- ton A: The two shutters unlock automatically. •Load the wash- ing, close the drum and the lid of your washing ma- chine. Warning! Before closing the lid of your appliance, ensure that the drum is properly closed : • When the two shutters are closed, • locking button A released. PROPORTIONING OF DETERGENTS Pour the amount of washing into the wash- ing and prewash compartments if you have selected the “prewash” option. Pour fabric softener into the compartment if necessary. A SELECTION OF DESIRED PROGRAMME Turn the programme selector to the re- quired programme. The “Start/Pause” pushbutton flashes green. If you turn the programme selector to an- other programme while a cycle is in pro- gress, the appliance will ignore the new se- lected programme. “Err” flashes and the “Start/Pause” pushbutton flashes red for a few seconds. SELECTING THE TEMPERATURE Press the “Temperature” pushbutton re- peatedly to increase or decrease the tem- perature (see “Programmes table”). The symbol means a cold wash. SELECTING THE SPIN SPEED Press the spin button to change the spin speed. You can also select “Rinse hold” or “Night cycle” . For the maximum spin speeds see Wash- ing programmes. Rinse hold By selecting this function the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. electrolux 5
Night cycle By selecting this function the machine will not drain the water of the last rinse and all spinning phases will be suppressed, so as not to wrinkle the laundry. This washing cy- cle is very quiet and it can be selected at night or in times with a more economical power rate. At the end of the programme, if you have selected “Rinse hold” or “Night cycle” , you then need to select a “Spin” or “Drain” programme to finish the cycle and empty the water. SELECTING OPTIONS You must select the different options after selecting the programme and before press- ing the “Start/Pause” pushbutton (see “Programme table”). Press the desired but- ton(s) ; the corresponding lights come on. If pressed again, the lights go out. If one of the options is not compatible with the se- lected programme, “Err” flashes on the dis- play and the “Start/Pause” pushbutton flashes red. “PREWASH” OPTION The appliance runs a prewash at 30°C max. “EXTRA RINSE” OPTION The washing machine will add one or more rinses during the cycle. This option is rec- ommended for people with sensitive skin and in soft water areas. Temporary : Press the “Extra rinse” pushbutton. The option is only active for the selected programme. Permanent : Hold down the “Prewash” and “Delay Start” pushbuttons for a few seconds. The option is permanently activa- ted, even if the appliance is switched off. To deactivate it, repeat the process. “DELAY START” This option allows you to delay the start of a wash programme by 30, 60, 90, 2 hours to 20 hours. The selected time appears on the display for a few seconds. You can change or cancel the delayed start time at any time before you press the “Start/Pause” pushbutton, by pressingthe “Delay start” pushbutton again ( ’ indicates immediate start). If you have already pressed the “Start/ Pause” pushbutton and you want to change or cancel the delayed start, pro- ceed as follows : • To cancel the delayed start and start the cycle immediately, press “Start/Pause” and then “Delay start” . Press “Start/Pause” to start the cycle. • To change the timer delay period, you must go through the “Stop” position and reprogramme your cycle. The lid will be locked during the delayed start time. If you need to open it, you must first pause the appliance by pressing the “Start/Pause” pushbutton. After closing the lid again, press the “Start/Pause” pushbutton. TIME MANAGER The cycle can be made longer or shorter by using the “Time Manager” pushbuttons. The level of soiling of the laundry is also in- dicated. Soil levelIconType of fabric IntensiveFor heavy soiled items NormalFor normal soiled items DailyFor daily soiled items LightFor slightly soiled items Quick1)For very slightly soiled items Super quick1)For items used or worn for a short time Refresh1) 2)For refreshing items only Super re- fresh1) 2)For refreshing a very few items only 1) To use on a half load. 2) The symbol flashes and disappears : this wash cycle is a refresh cycle only. The availability of these different levels var- ies depending on the selected programme type. START OF THE PROGRAMME Press the “Start/Pause” pushbutton to start the cycle ; the corresponding light will 6 electrolux
come on green. It is normal for the pro- gramme selector to remain stationary dur- ing the cycle. The symbol for the current cycle and the remaining time appear on the display. If a delayed start has been selec- ted, the countdown appears on the display. WARMING UP During the cycle, the symbol comes on when the appliance is reaching the right temperature. INTERRUPTING A PROGRAMME Adding washing When the “Add washing” light is on, you can add washing by proceeding as follows. Press the “Start/Pause” pushbutton : the corresponding light will flash green while the appliance is paused. The lid can only be opened around 2 minutes after the washing machine has come to a stop. Press the “Start/Pause” pushbutton again to con- tinue the programme. Modifying the programme in progress Before making any changes to the current programme, you need to pause the wash- ing machine by pressing the “Start/Pause” pushbutton. If the modification is not possible, “Err” flashes in the display and the “Start/Pause” pushbutton flashes red for a few seconds. If you still decide to change the programme, you must cancel the cur- rent programme (see below). Cancelling the programme If you want to cancel the programme, turn the programme selector to the “Stop” posi- tion . END OF THE PROGRAMME The washing machine stops automatically ; the “Start/Pause” button goes out and flashes on the display. The lid can only be opened around 2 minutes after the washing machine has come to a stop. Turn the programme selector to the “Stop” position. Remove washing. Unplug and close water inlet tap. Stand by : once the programme has finish- ed after a few minutes the energy saving system will be enabled. The brightness of the display is reduced. By pressing any but- ton the appliance will come out of the ener- gy saving status. WASHING PROGRAMMES Programme / Type of washingLoadAvailable options Cottons (cold - 90°) : White or colour, e.g. normally soiled work clothes, bed linen, table linen, body linen, towels. Max. spin speed: 1000 rpm5,5 kgNight cycle, Rinse hold, Prewash, Ex- tra rinse, Delay start, Time manager Synthetics (cold - 60°) : Synthetic fab- rics, body linen, fab, coloured farics, non-iron shirts, blouses. Max. spin speed: 900 rpm2,5 kgNight cycle, Rinse hold, Prewash, Ex- tra rinse, Delay start, Time manager Delicates (cold - 40°) : For all delicate materials, for example curtains. Max. spin speed: 700 rpm2,5 kgNight cycle , Rinse hold, Prewash, Extra rinse, Delay start, Time manager Wool (cold - 40°) : Machine washable wool carrying the labels “pure new wool, ma- chine washable, does not shrink”. Max. spin speed: 10001,0 kgNight cycle, Rinse hold, Delay start Silk (cold - 30°) : Fabric machine wash- able at 30°C. Max. spin speed: 700 rpm1,0 kgNight cycle, Rinse hold, Delay start electrolux 7
Programme / Type of washingLoadAvailable options Lingerie (cold - 40°) : For very delicate items, like lingerie. Max. spin speed: 900 rpm1,0 kgNight cycle, Rinse hold, Delay start Rinse : Hand washed items can be rinsed in this programme. Max. spin speed: 1000 rpm5,5 kgNight cycle, Rinse hold, Extra rinse, Delay start Drain : Runs an empty cycle after a Rinse hold (or Night cycle ).5,5 kg Spin : A spin cycle from 700 to 1000 rpm after a Rinse hold (or Night cycle).5,5 kgDelay start Eco1) (40° - 90°) : White or colour, e.g. normally soiled work clothes, bed linen, table linen, body linen, towels. Max. spin speed: 1000 rpm5,5 kgNight cycle, Rinse hold, Prewash, Ex- tra rinse, Delay start Easy iron (cold - 60°) : For cottons and synthetics. Reduces creasing and makes ironing easier. Max. spin speed: 900 rpm1,0 kgRinse hold, Prewash, Extra rinse, De- lay start Jeans (cold - 60°) : For washing denim clothes. The Extra rinse option is activated. Max. spin speed: 1000 rpm3,0 kgNight cycle, Rinse hold, Prewash, De- lay start Anti allergy (60°) : For eliminating the bacteria and allergens present in cottons fab- rics. The Extra rinse option is activated. Max. spin speed: 1000 rpm5,5 kgRinse hold, Prewash, Delay start Hygiene (90°) : Cycle encouraging the elimination of micro-organisms. Max. spin speed: 1000 rpm5,5 kgNight cycle, Rinse hold, Prewash, Ex- tra Rinse, Delay start 1) Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption values According to regulation 1061/2010, the “Eco 60 °C” and “Eco 40 °C” are respectively the “standard 60 °C cotton programme” and the “standard 40 °C cotton programme”. They are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined energy and water consumptions for washing normally soiled cotton laundry. The water temperature of the washing phase may differ from the temperature declared for the selected pro- gramme. CARE AND CLEANING Unplug the appliance before cleaning. DESCALING THE APPLIANCE To descale the appliance, use an appropri- ate non-corrosive product designed for washing machines. Read product label for recommended amounts and how often descaling should be carried out. THE EXTERIOR Use warm soapy water to clean the exterior of the appliance. Never use alcohol, sol- vents or similar products.DISPENSER BOX To clean, proceed as follows : 1 2 4 3 8 electrolux
DRAIN FILTER Regularly clean the drain filter which is loca- ted at the bottom of the drum : 1 2 4 356 7 8 9 10 CLACK 11CLACK WATER INLET FILTERS To clean, proceed as follows : OPERATING PROBLEMS Numerous checks were carried out on your appliance before it left the factory. Howev- er, should you notice a malfunction, pleaserefer to the sections below before contact- ing the after-sales service. ProblemsCauses The appliance doesn’t start or doesn’t fill :• the appliance isn’t plugged in correctly, the electrical installation isn’t working, there is a power failure, • the lid of your appliance and the drum shutters aren’t closed firmly, • the programme start command hasn’t been properly selected, • the water supply has been cut off, the water inlet tap is closed, • the water inlet filters are dirty (see “Care and cleaning”). The appliance fills but empties straight away :• the drainage U-piece is fixed too low (see “Installation”). The appliance doesn’t rinse or doesn’t empty :• the drain hose is blocked or bent, • the object trap is obstructed (see “Care and cleaning” ), • the out of balance detector has been activated : washing is unevenly distributed in the drum, • the “Drain” programme or “Night Cycle” or “Rinse hold” option have been selected, • the height of the drainage U-piece is unsuitable. The appliance doesn’t spin :• balance problem with the laundry load: add more laundry or manually adjust the items in the drum. electrolux 9
ProblemsCauses You have found water around the appliance :• too much detergent has caused foam to overflow, • the detergent is unsuitable for machine washing, • the drainage U-piece isn’t attached correctly, • the water inlet hose is leaking. The washing results are not satisfactory :• the detergent is unsuitable for machine washing, • there is too much laundry in the drum, • the wash cycle is unsuitable, • there isn’t enough detergent. The appliance vibrates, is noisy :• all packaging have not been removed from the appliance (see “Instal- lation” ), • the appliance isn’t level and is unbalanced (see “Installation” ), • the appliance is too close to the wall or furniture, • washing is unevenly distributed in the drum, the load is too small. • the appliance is in running in period, noise will disappear with time. The wash cycle is much too long :• the water inlet filters are dirty (see “Care and cleaning”), • the power or water supply has been cut off, • the water inlet temperature is lower than usual, • the foam detection security system has been activated (too much de- tergent) and the washing machine has begun draining the foam, • the out of balance detector has been activated: an extra phase has been added to distribute washing more evenly in the drum. The appliance stops during a wash cycle :• the water or electricity supply is defective, • a “Rinse hold” option has been selected, • the drum shutters are open. The lid doesn’t open at the end of the cycle :• the temperature inside the drum is too high, • the lid unlocks 1 - 2 minutes after the end of the cycle. The error code appears in the display1) and the “Start/Pause” button flashes red 2) : • the lid is not closed properly. The error code appears in the display1) and the “Start/Pause” button flashes red2): • the object trap is obstructed, • the drain hose is blocked or bent, • the drain hose is fixed to high (see Installation ), • the drainage pump is blocked, • the standpipes are blocked. The error code ap- pears in the display1) and the “Start/Pause” button flashes red2): • the water tap is closed, • the water supply has been cut off. Softener runs directly in- to the drum when filling the dispenser box:• you have gone past the MAX indicator. 1) On some models, the audible signals can sound 2) After solving any problems, press Start/Pause button to restart the interrupted programme. DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES Only use detergents and additives designed for use in a washing machine. We do not recommend mixing different types of deter- gents. This may spoil the washing. There are no restrictions on the use of powder de-tergents. Liquid detergents must not be used when a prewash has been selected. For cycles without prewash, pour the liquid detergent directly into the drum or use a special dosing device (supplied by the de- 10 electrolux