Electrolux Ewc 1050 User Manual

							Follow the product manufacturer’s recom-
mendations on quantities to use and do
not exceed the «MAX» mark in the de-
tergent dispenser drawer.
Degrees of water hardness
Water hardness is classified in so-called
“degrees” of hardness. Information on hard-
ness of the water in your area can be ob-tained from the relevant water supply com-
pany, or from your local authority. If the wa-
ter hardness degree is medium or high we
suggest you to add a water softener follow-
ing always the manufacturer’s instructions.
When the degree of hardness is soft, read-
just the quantity of the detergent.
WASHING PROGRAMMES
Programme/ Tem-
peratureType of laundryOptionsDescription of the
programme
COTTON 90°
White cotton (heavily
and normally soiled
cotton items)
SPIN REDUCTION/NO
SPIN/RINSE HOLD
DELAY START
PREWASH
QUICK
1)
SUPER RINSE
Main wash
Rinses
Long spin max.
1300/1000 rpm
Max load 3 kg
COTTON E 60°
White cotton econo-
my
(This programme can
be selected for slightly
or normally soiled cot-
ton items. The temper-
ature will decrease and
the washing time will
be extended. This al-
lows to obtain a good
washing efficiency so
saving energy.)
SPIN REDUCTION/NO
SPIN/ RINSE HOLD
DELAY START
PREWASH
SUPER RINSEMain wash
Rinses
Long spin max.
1300/1000 rpm
Max load 3 kg
COTTON 60° - 30°
Coloured cotton
(normally soiled cotton
items)
SPIN REDUCTION/NO
SPIN/RINSE HOLD
DELAY START
PREWASH
QUICK 
1)
SUPER RINSE
Main wash
Rinses
Long spin max.
1300/1000 rpm
Max load 3 kg
COTTON E 40°
Coloured cotton
economy
(Cotton economy pro-
gram. See: Cotton 60°
E)SPIN REDUCTION/NO
SPIN/ RINSE HOLD
DELAY START
PREWASH
SUPER RINSEMain wash
Rinses
Long spin max.
1300/1000 rpm
Max load 3 kg
SYNTHETIC 40°-30°
Synthetic or mixed
fabrics: underwear,
coloured garments,
non-shrink shirts, blou-
ses.SPIN REDUCTION/NO
SPIN/RINSE HOLD
DELAY START
PREWASH
QUICK
SUPER RINSEMain wash
Rinses
Short spin max. 900
rpm
Max Load 1,5 kg
DELICATE 40°
Delicate fabrics:
acrylics, viscose, poly-
ester.SPIN REDUCTION/NO
SPIN/ RINSE HOLD
DELAY START
PREWASH
SUPER RINSEMain wash
Rinses
Short spin max. 700
rpm
Max Load 1,5 kg
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							Programme/ Tem-
peratureType of laundryOptionsDescription of the
programme
HANDWASH 30°
Special programme for
delicate fabrics with
«hand washing» care
symbol.SPIN REDUCTION/NO
SPIN/RINSE HOLD
DELAY STARTMain wash
Rinses
Short spin max. 900
rpm
Max Load 1 kg
WOOL 40°-COLD
Washing programme
for machine washable
wool.SPIN REDUCTION/NO
SPIN/RINSE HOLD
DELAY STARTMain wash
Rinses
Short spin max. 900
rpm
Max Load 1 kg
MINI
30°For lightly soiled laun-
dry or for laundry
which needs freshen-
ing up.SPIN REDUCTION/NO
SPIN/RINSE HOLD
DELAY STARTMain wash
Rinses
Short spin max. 700
rpm
Max Load 1,5 kg
RINSES 
With this programme it
is possible to rinse and
spin cotton garments
which have been
washed by hand. The
machine performs 3
rinses, followed by a fi-
nal long spin. The spin
speed can be re-
duced.
SPIN REDUCTION/NO
SPIN/RINSE HOLD
SUPER RINSERinses
Spin max. 1300/1000
rpm
Max Load 3 kg
DRAIN 
For emptying out the
water of the last rinse
in programmes with
the Rinse Hold option
selected.
 Draining of water
Max Load 3 kg
SPIN 
Separate spin for hand
washed garments and
after programmes with
the Rinse Hold option
selected. You can
choose the spin speed
by turning the spin
speed selector to
adapt it to the fabrics
to be spun.
SPIN REDUCTION
Drain and long spin
Max. spin speed
1300/1000 rpm
Max Load 3 kg
 /OFFFor resetting the pro-
gramme or switching
the machine off  
1) If you select this option, we recommend that you reduce the maximum load. Recommended load for cotton is 2
kg.
CARE AND CLEANING
Important! You must DISCONNECT the
appliance from the electricity supply, before
you can carry out any cleaning or
maintenance work.Descaling
The water we use normally contains lime. It
is a good idea to periodically use a water
softening powder in the machine. Do this
separately from any laundry washing, and
according to the softening powder manu-
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							facturers instructions. This will help to pre-
vent the formation of lime deposits.
Maintenance Wash
With the use of low temperature washes it
is possible to get a build up of residues in-
side the drum.
We recommend that a maintenance wash
be performed on a regular basis.
To run a maintenance wash:
• The drum should be empty of laundry.
• Select the hottest cotton wash pro-
gramme.
• Use a normal measure of detergent,
must be a powder with biological proper-
ties.
External cleaning
Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance
with soap and water only, and then dry
thoroughly.
Cleaning the dispenser drawer
The washing powder and additive dispens-
er drawer should be cleaned regularly.
1. If necessary, the whole detergent draw-
er can be taken out of the machine for
cleaning. You need to pull it firmly out-
wards, so that it comes free of retaining
stop.2. To remove the siphon at the inside edge
of the drawer for cleaning, you need to
press it inwards and pull it upwards at
the same time. Flush it out under a tap,
to remove any traces of accumulated
powder. When you put it back, press it
downwards until you hear a distinct
click.
Cleaning the drawer recess
Having removed the drawer, use a small
brush to clean the recess, ensuring that all
washing powder residue is removed from
the upper and lower part of the recess.
Replace the drawer and run the rinse pro-
gramme without any clothes in the drum.
Cleaning the water inlet filter
If your water is very hard or contains traces
of lime deposit, the water inlet filter may be-
come clogged. It is therefore a good idea to
clean it from time to time.
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							Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the water
inlet hose. Clean the filter using a hard bris-
tle brush. Tighten up the inlet hose.
The dangers of freezing
If the machine is exposed to temperatures
below 0°C, certain precautions should be
taken.• Turn off the water supply.
• Unscrew the inlet hose from the supply
tap.
• Select a wash programme, start the ma-
chine and let the programme run for a
short time.
• Interrupt the programme by turning the
programme selector to 
 position.
• Place the end of inlet and drain hoses
down low, into the waste gully (floor
drain) set into the floor. Make sure that
the end of the hose does not go below
the water level in the gullys (drains) wa-
ter tap.
• Select the programme Drain and let it
run until it is finished.
•
Turn the programme selector to 
 posi-
tion. When you intend to start the ma-
chine up again, make sure that the room
temperature is above 0 °C.
The appliance is only to be used and stored
indoors at normal room temperature. The
manufacturer is not responsible for any
frost damage.
WHAT TO DO IF…
Certain problems are due to lack of simple
maintenance or oversights, which can be
solved easily without calling out an engi-
neer. Before contacting your local Service
Centre, please carry out the checks listed
below.
During machine operation it is possible that
the End pilot light blinks to indicate that the
machine is not working:•1 flash: problem with the water supply.
•2 flashes: problem with the water drain-
ing.
•4 flashes: door open.
Once the problem has been eliminated,
press the button START to restart the pro-
gramme. If after all checks, the problem
persists, contact your local Service Centre.
ProblemPossible cause/Solution
The machine does not start:
The door has not been closed.
• Close the door firmly.
The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket.
• Insert the plug into the power socket.
There is no power at the socket.
• Please check your domestic electrical installation.
The main fuse has blown.
• Replace the fuse.
The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the button Start
has not been pressed.
• Please turn the selector dial and press the button Start again.
The delay start has been selected.
• If the laundry are to be washed immediately, cancel the delay
start.
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							ProblemPossible cause/Solution
The machine does not fill:
The water tap is closed.
• Open the water tap.
The inlet hose is squashed or kinked.
• Check the inlet hose connection.
The filter in the inlet hose is blocked.
• Clean the water inlet hose filter.
The door is not properly closed.
• Close the door firmly.
The machine fills then emp-
ties immediately:The end of the drain hose is too low.
• Refer to relevant paragraph in «Installation» chapter.
The machine does not
empty and/or does not
spin:
The drain hose is squashed or kinked.
• Check the drain hose connection.
An option or a programme that ends with the water still in the tub
or that eliminates all the spinning phases has been selected.
• Select the draining or spinning programme.
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
• Redistribute the laundry.
There is water on the floor:
Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much
foam) has been used.
• Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one.
Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fit-
tings. It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the
hose; check to see if it is damp.
• Check the water inlet hose connection.
The drain or inlet hose is damaged.
• Change it with a new one.
Unsatisfactory washing re-
sults:
Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used.
• Increase the detergent quantity or use another one.
Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing.
• Use commercial products to treat the stubborn stains.
The correct temperature was not selected.
• Check if you have selected the correct temperature.
Excessive laundry load.
• Reduce the laundry load.
The door will not open:
The programme is still running.
• Wait the end of washing cycle.
The door lock has not been released.
• Wait until the indicator light for door locked has gone out.
There is water in the drum.
• Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water.
The machine vibrates is
noisy:
The transit bolts and packing have not been removed.
• Check the correct installation of the appliance.
The support feet have not been adjusted
• Check the correct levelling of the appliance.
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
• Redistribute the laundry.
Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.
• Load more laundry.
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							ProblemPossible cause/Solution
Spinning starts late or the
machine does not spin:
The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the
laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. The laundry is redis-
tributed by reverse rotation of the drum. This may happen several
times before the unbalance disappears and normal spinning can
resume. If, after 10 minutes, the laundry is still not evenly distrib-
uted in the drum, the machine will not spin. In this case ,redistrib-
ute the load manually and select the spin programme.
• Redistribute the laundry.
The load is too small.
• Add more items, redistribute the load manually and then select
the spinning programme.
No water is visible in the
drum:Machines based on modern technology operate very economically
using very little water without affecting performance.
If you are unable to identify or solve the
problem, contact our service centre. Before
telephoning, make a note of the model, se-
rial number and purchase date of your ma-
chine: the Service Centre will require this in-
formation.
Mod. ... ... ...
Prod. No. ... ... ...
          Ser. No. ... ... ...
TECHNICAL DATA
DimensionsWidth
Height
Depth49,5 cm
67 cm
51,5 cm
Electrical connectionInformation on the electrical connection is given on the rating
plate, on the inner edge of the appliance door.
Water supply pressureMinimum
Maximum0,05 MPa
0,8 MPa
Maximum LoadCotton3 kg
Spin SpeedMaximum1000 rpm (EWC 1050)
1300 rpm (EWC 1350)
CONSUMPTION VALUES
ProgrammeEnergy consumption
(KWh)Water consumption
(litres)Programme duration
(Minutes)
White Cottons 90°1.4344~ 126
Cottons 60°0.7844~ 107
Cotton 60° ECO1)0.5739~ 131
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							ProgrammeEnergy consumption
(KWh)Water consumption
(litres)Programme duration
(Minutes)
Cotton 40° ECO0.3544~ 126
Synthetic 40°0.2642~ 67
Delicate 40°0.3845~ 61
Hand Wash 30°0.2042~ 50
Wool 40°0.3545~ 50
Mini 30°0.1835~ 30
Rinses0.0330~ 27
Drain--~ 1
Spin--~ 5
1) «Cottons Eco» at 60°C with a load of 3 kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label, in
compliance with EEC 92/75 standards.
The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative, as it
may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet water tempera-
ture and on the ambient temperature.
INSTALLATION
Lifting the machine
Be careful when lifting the machine. Incor-
rect methods of lifting can cause physical
injuries and also increase the risk of dam-
age to the machine. Open the door and
take hold of the top inside of the door
opening. You can also lift the machine by
gripping the rear overhang of the top.
Warning! Never lift the machine by
gripping it’s control panel, door, or
detergent dispenser.Unpacking
When supplied the washing machine is
packed using a number of locking devices/
packing pieces to prevent drum and motor
from damage in transit 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 machine
ever has to be transported again.
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							1. Spread some of the polystyrene pack-
aging materials on the floor behind the
machine and then lay the machine care-
fully rear side down on them. Make sure
that no hoses are crushed in the proc-
ess. Remove the polystyrene base from
the bottom of the appliance.
2. Return machine to its upright position
and remove the power supply cable and
the draining and inlet hose from the
hose holders on the rear of the appli-
ance.
3. With a suitable spanner unscrew and re-
move the three screws and their
spacers on machines rear.
4. The three holes must then be plugged
with the plastic plug caps supplied in
the bag containing the instruction book-
let, which can be found inside the drum.
Positioning
Install the machine on a flat hard floor.
Make sure that air circulation around the
machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs
etc. Check that the machine does not
touch the wall or furniture. Level the wash-
ing machine by raising or lowering the two
front feet. If necessary, check the setting
with a spirit level. Any necessary adjustment
can be made with a spanner. Accurate lev-
elling prevents vibration, noise and dis-
placement of the machine during operation.
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							Caution! Never place cardboard,
wood or similar materials under the
machine to compensate for any
unevenness in the floor.
Water inlet
Warning! This appliance must be
connected to a cold water supply.1. Connect the water inlet hose supplied
with the machine to a tap with a 3/4
thread. Always use the hose supplied
with the appliance.
If necessary, use the suitable or sup-
plied restrictor (1/2”).
Important! Do not use the hose from
your previous machine to connect to
the water supply.
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							2. The machine end of the inlet hose can
be turned in any direction. Set the hose
correctly by loosening the ring nut. After
positioning the inlet hose, be sure to
tighten the ring nut again to prevent
leaks.
The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it
is too short and you do not wish to move
the tap, you will have to purchase a new,
longer hose specially designed for this type
of use.
Important! Before connecting up the
machine to new pipework or to pipework
that has not been used for some time, run
off a reasonable amount of water to flush
out any debris that may have collected in
the pipes.
Water drainage
The end of the drain hose can be posi-
tioned in three ways:Hooked over the edge of a sink using
the plastic hose guide supplied with
the machine.In this case, make sure the end cannot
come unhooked when the machine is emp-
tying. This could be done by tying it to the
tap with a piece of string or attaching it to
the wall.
In a sink drain pipe with a trap.
650-800 mm
The drain hose can be connected directly
into the pipe (e.g. beneath a washtub or
sink), above the water trap. The drain hose
must be arranged so that some part of it’s
length is routed up to a level corresponding
to the top edge of the tub and fixed in place
there.
Directly into a drain pipe at a height of
not less than 65 cm and not more than 80
cm.
Their must be an air gap around and below
the end of drain hose. This means that the
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