Electrolux Ewf 14470 W User Manual

							At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically. Three
blinking zeros ( 
 ) appear on the display
and the pilot light of button 8 goes off.
If a programme or an option that ends with
water left in the tub has been selected, the
door remains locked to indicate that the wa-
ter must be emptied out before opening the
door.
Follow the below instructions to empty out
the water:
1.
Turn the programme selector dial to 
 .
2. Select the draining or spinning pro-
gramme.3. Reduce the spin speed if needed, by
pressing the relevant button.
4. Press button 8 .
At the end of the programme, the door is re-
leased and can be opened. Turn the pro-
gramme selector dial to 
 to switch the ma-
chine off.
Remove the laundry from the drum and care-
fully check that the drum is empty. If you do
not intend to carry out another wash, close
the water tap. Leave the door open to pre-
vent the formation of mildew and unpleasant
smells.
Stand by : once the programme has finished
after a few minutes the energy saving system
will be enabled. The brightness of the displayis reduced. By pressing any button the ap-
pliance will come out of the energy saving
status.
Helpful hints and tips
Sorting out the laundry
Follow the wash code symbols on each gar-
ment label and the manufacturer’s washing
instructions. Sort the laundry as follows:
whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates,
woollens.
Temperatures
95° or 90°for normally soiled white cot-
tons and linen (e.g. tea cloths,
towels, tablecloths, sheets...)
60°/50°
for normally soiled, colour fast
garments (e.g. shirts, night
dresses, pyjamas....) in linen,
cotton or synthetic fibres and
for lightly soiled white cotton
(e.g. underwear)
40°-30°-
Cold
for delicate items (e.g. net cur-
tains), mixed laundry including
synthetic fibres and woollens
bearing the label «pure new
wool, machine washable, non-
shrink»
Before loading the laundry
Never wash whites and coloureds together.
Whites may lose their «whiteness» in the
wash.
New coloured items may run in the first wash;
they should therefore be washed separately
the first time.
Make sure that no metal objects are left
in the laundry (e.g. hair clips, safety pins,
pins).Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners,
hooks and poppers. Tie any belts or long
tapes.
Remove persistent stains before washing.
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.
Maximum loads
Recommended loads are indicated in the
washing programme charts.
General rules:
•Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly
packed;
•Synthetics: drum no more than half full;
•
Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no
more than one third full.
Washing a maximum load makes the most
efficient use of water and energy.
For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load
size.
Laundry weights
The following weights are indicative:
The following weights are indicative:
bathrobe1200 g
quilt cover700 g
man’s work shirt600 g
sheet, man’s pyjamas500 g
tablecloth250 g
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							The following weights are indicative:
pillow case, towelling towel,
night dress, man’s shirt200 g
tea cloth, ladies’ briefs, nap-
kin, blouse, men’s underpants100 g
Removing stains
Stubborn stains may not be removed by just
water and detergent. It is therefore advisable
to treat them prior to washing.
Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For
dried stains, soak overnight in water with a
special detergent then rub in the soap and
water.
Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain
remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and
dab the stain; treat several times.
Dried grease stains: moisten with turpen-
tine, lay the garment on a soft surface and
dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton
cloth.
Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a
rust removing product used cold. Be careful
with rust stains which are not recent since the
cellulose structure will already have been
damaged and the fabric tends to hole.
Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well
(whites and fast coloureds only).
Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach
(whites and fast coloureds only).
Ball point pen and glue: moisten with ace-
tone
1), lay the garment on a soft cloth and
dab the stain.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above,
then treat stains with methylated spirits.
Treat any residual marks with bleach.
Red wine: soak in water and detergent,
rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then
rinse. Treat any residual marks with bleach.
Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten
the fabric first with acetone
1), then with acetic
acid; treat any residual marks on white fab-
rics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly.
Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, me-
thylated spirits or benzine, then rub with de-
tergent paste.
Detergents and additives
Good washing results also depend on the
choice of detergent and use of the correct
quantities to avoid waste and protect the en-
vironment.Although biodegradable, detergents contain
substances which, in large quantities, can
upset the delicate balance of nature.
The choice of detergent will depend on the
type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons,
etc.), the colour, washing temperature and
degree of soiling.
All commonly available washing machine de-
tergents may be used in this appliance:
• powder detergents for all types of fabric
• powder detergents for delicate fabrics
(60°C max) and woollens
• liquid detergents, preferably for low tem-
perature wash programmes (60°C max)
for all types of fabric, or special for wool-
lens only.
The detergent and any additives must be
placed in the appropriate compartments of
the dispenser drawer before starting the
wash programme.
If using liquid detergents, a programme
without prewash must be selected.
Your appliance incorporates a recirculation
system which allows an optimal use of the
concentrated detergent.
Follow the product manufacturer’s recom-
mendations on quantities to use and do not
exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent
dispenser drawer .
Degrees of water hardness
Water hardness is classified in so-called “de-
grees” of hardness. Information on hardness
of the water in your area can be obtained
from the relevant water supply company, or
from your local authority.
A water softener must be added when
water has a medium-high degree of
hardness (from degree of hardness II).
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
The quantity of detergent can then al-
ways  be adjusted to degree of hardness
I (= soft).
LevelCharac-
teristic
Degrees of water
hardness
German
°dHFrench
°T.H.
1soft0-70-15
2medium8-1416-25
3hard15-2126-37
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							LevelCharac-
teristic
Degrees of water
hardness
German
°dHFrench
°T.H.
4very hard> 21> 37
Washing programmes
Programme - Maximum and Minimum Tempera-
ture - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed -
Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of LaundryOptionsDetergent
Compartment
COTTON 95°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm for model EWF
10470W (1200 rpm for model EWF 12470W; 1400 rpm
for model EWF 14470W)
Max. load 6 kg - Red. load 3 kg
For white and coloured cotton (normally soiled
items).
SPIN, RINSE HOLD,
NIGHT CYCLE, EASY
IRON, EXTRA RINSE,
TIME MANAGER 
1)
COTTON ECONOMY  95°-40°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm for model EWF
10470W (1200 rpm for model EWF 12470W; 1400 rpm
for model EWF 14470W)
Max. load 6 kg
White and fast coloured cotton .
This programme can be selected for slightly or normally
soiled cotton items. The temperature will decrease and
the washing time will be extended. This allows to obtain
a good washing efficiency so saving energy.
SPIN, RINSE HOLD,
NIGHT CYCLE, EASY
IRON, EXTRA RINSE
COTTON WITH PREWASH  + 95°-Cold
Prewash - Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm for model EWF
10470W (1200 rpm for model EWF 12470W; 1400 rpm
for model EWF 14470W)
Max. load 6 kg - Red. load 3 kg
For white or coloured cottons with prewash phase
(heavily soiled items).
SPIN, RINSE HOLD,
NIGHT CYCLE, EASY
IRON, EXTRA RINSE,
TIME MANAGER 
1)
 2)
COTTON ECONOMY WITH PREWASH   +
95°-40°
Prewash - Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm for model EWF
10470W (1200 rpm for model EWF 12470W; 1400 rpm
for model EWF 14470W)
Max. load 6 kg
For white or coloured cottons with prewash phase.
This programme can be selected for normally soiled
cotton items with stains. The temperature will decrease
and the washing time will be extended.
SPIN, RINSE HOLD,
NIGHT CYCLE, EASY
IRON, EXTRA RINSE 2)
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							Programme - Maximum and Minimum Tempera-
ture - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed -
Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of LaundryOptionsDetergent
Compartment
SYNTHETIC 60°-Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 900 rpm
Max. load 3 kg - Red. load 1,5 kg
Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured gar-
ments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.
SPIN, RINSE HOLD,
NIGHT CYCLE, EASY
IRON, EXTRA RINSE,
TIME MANAGER 
1)
SYNTHETIC WITH PREWASH  + 60°-Cold
Prewash - Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 900 rpm
Max. load 3 kg - Red. load 1,5 kg
Synthetic or mixed fabrics with prewash phase: un-
derwear, coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses
(heavily soiled items).
SPIN, RINSE HOLD,
NIGHT CYCLE, EASY
IRON, EXTRA RINSE,
TIME MANAGER 
1)
 2)
SYNTHETIC ECONOMY   40°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 900 rpm
Max. load 3 kg
This programme can be selected for synthetics and
mixed fabric items. This allows to obtain a good wash-
ing efficiency so saving energy. The washing tempera-
ture is 40°C.
SPIN, RINSE HOLD,
NIGHT CYCLE, EASY
IRON, EXTRA RINSE
SYNTHETIC ECONOMY WITH PREWASH   +
40°
Prewash - Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 900 rpm
Max. load 3 kg
This programme can be selected for synthetics and
mixed fabric items with stains. This allows to obtain a
good washing efficiency by saving energy. The washing
temperature is 40°C.
SPIN, RINSE HOLD,
NIGHT CYCLE, EASY
IRON, EXTRA RINSE 2)
DELICATE WITH PREWASH  + 40°-Cold
Prewash - Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 700 rpm
Max. load 3 kg - Red. load 1,5 kg
Delicate fabrics: acrylics, viscose, polyester, with pre-
wash phase.
RINSE HOLD, NIGHT
CYCLE, EXTRA
RINSE, TIME MAN-
AGER 
1)
 2)
DELICATE 40°-Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 700 rpm
Max. load 3 kg - Red. load 1,5 kg
Delicate fabrics: acrylics, viscose, polyester.
RINSE HOLD, NIGHT
CYCLE, EXTRA
RINSE, TIME MAN-
AGER 
1)
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							Programme - Maximum and Minimum Tempera-
ture - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed -
Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of LaundryOptionsDetergent
Compartment
WOOL 40°-Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm for model EWF
10470W (900 rpm for model EWF 12470W and for
model EWF 14470W)
Max. load 2 kg
Washing programme for machine washable wool as
well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics.
Note  : A single or bulky item may cause imbalance. If
the appliance doesn’t perform the final spin phase, add
more items, redistribute the load manually and then se-
lect the spinning programme.
SPIN, RINSE HOLD,
NIGHT CYCLE
HANDWASH 40°-Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm for model EWF
10470W (900 rpm for model EWF 12470W and for
model EWF 14470W)
Max. load 2 kg
Special programme for delicate fabrics with «hand
washing» care symbol..
SPIN, RINSE HOLD,
NIGHT CYCLE
LINGERIE 40°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 900 rpm
Max. load 1 kg
This programme is suitable for very delicate items, as
lingerie, bras and underwear etc.
SPIN, RINSE HOLD,
NIGHT CYCLE
SILK 30°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 700 rpm
Max. load 1 kg
Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed
synthetic items.
RINSE HOLD, NIGHT
CYCLE
JEANS 40°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm for model EWF
10470W (1200 rpm for model EWF 12470W and 900
rpm for model EWF 14470W)
Max. load 3 kg
With this programme it is possible to wash items like
pants, shirts or jackets in Jeans and also jersey realized
with hi-tech materials. (The Extra Rinse option will be
activated automatically).
SPIN, RINSE HOLD,
NIGHT CYCLE, EASY
IRON
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							Programme - Maximum and Minimum Tempera-
ture - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed -
Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of LaundryOptionsDetergent
Compartment
SOAK 30°
Prewash - Soak for about 40 minutes - Stop with water
in the tub
Max. load 6 kg
Special programme for heavily soiled laundry. The ma-
chine performs a soak at 30°C. At the end of this time
the machine will stop automatically with water left in the
tub.
Before starting a new washing phase, it is necessary to
empty out the water by:
•Draining only : turn the programme selector dial to
Drain programme. (Press the button 8 ).
•Draining and spinning : turn the programme selec-
tor dial to programme Spin, reduce the spin speed by
means of button 3 , and then press button 8 .
Important!  This programme cannot be used for very
delicate fabrics as silk or wool. Pour the detergent for
the soak programme into the compartment marked . At
the end of the soak (after having emptied out the water)
you can select the washing programme. (First turn the
programme selector dial to 
 , then to the programme
and press the button 8 ).
  2)
RINSES Rinses - Long spin
Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm for model EWF
10470W (1200 rpm for model EWF 12470W; 1400 rpm
for model EWF 14470W)
Max. load 6 kg
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cot-
ton garments which have been washed by hand. The
machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final long spin.
The spin speed can be reduced.
SPIN, RINSE HOLD,
NIGHT CYCLE, EASY
IRON, EXTRA RINSE
DRAIN Draining of water
Max. load 6 kg
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in pro-
grammes with the Rinse Hold and Night Cycle option
selected.
  
SPIN Drain and long spin
Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm for model EWF
10470W (1200 rpm for model EWF 12470W; 1400 rpm
for model EWF 14470W)
Max. load 6 kg
Separate spin for hand washed garments and after pro-
grammes with the Rinse Hold and Night Cycle option
selected. You can choose the spin speed by pressing
the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun.
SPIN 
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							Programme - Maximum and Minimum Tempera-
ture - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed -
Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of LaundryOptionsDetergent
Compartment
DELICATE SPIN Drain and short spin
Maximum spin speed 700 rpm
Max. load 3 kg
Separate short spin for delicate, synthetic, wool, silk
and hand washed garments.
 
 /OFF
For cancelling the programme which is running or to
switch the machine off .  
1) If you select the Super Quick option by pressing button 10 , we recommend that you reduce the
maximum load as indicated. (Red. load = reduced load). Full loading is possible however with
somewhat reduced cleaning results.
2) If using liquid detergents, a programme without PREWASH must be selected.
Care and cleaning
Warning! 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 manufac-
turers instructions. This will help to prevent
the formation of lime deposits.
After each wash
Leave the door open for a while. This helps
to prevent mould and stagnant smells form-
ing inside the appliance. Keeping the door
open after a wash will also help to preserve
the door seal.
Maintenance wash
With the use of low temperature washes it is
possible to get a build up of residues inside
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 properties.External cleaning
Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance
with soap and water only, and then dry thor-
oughly.
Important! Do not use methylated spirits,
solvents or similar products to clean the
cabinet.
Cleaning the dispenser drawer
The detergent dispenser drawer should be
cleaned regularly.
1. Remove the detergent dispenser drawer
by pulling it firmly. Remove any traces of
accumulated powder. To aid cleaning,
the top part of the additive compartment
should be removed.
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							2. Remove the conditioner insert from the
appropriate compartment.
3. Clean all parts with water.
4. Put the conditioner insert in as far as it will
go, so that it is firmly in place
5. Clean all parts of the machine, especially
the nozzles in the top of the washing-in
chamber, with a brush.
6. Insert the detergent dispenser drawer in
the guide rails and push it in.
Washing drum
Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to
rusting foreign bodies in the washing or tap
water containing iron.
Important! Do not clean the drum with
acidic descaling agents, scouring agents
containing chlorine or iron or steel wool.
1. Remove any rust deposits on the drum
with a cleaning agent for stainless steel.2. Run a washing cycle without any washing
to clean off any cleaning agent residues.
Programme: Short Cotton Programme at
maximum temperature and add approx.
1/4 measuring cup of detergent.
Door seal
Check from time to time the door seal and
eliminate eventual possible objects that
could be trapped in the fold.
Drain pump
The pump should be inspected regularly and
particularly if:
• the machine does not empty and/or spin
• the machine makes an unusual noise dur-
ing draining due to objects such as safety
pins, coins etc. blocking the pump.
Proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect the appliance.
2. If necessary wait until the water has
cooled down.
3. Open the pump door.
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							4. Place a container close to the pump to
collect any spillage.
5. Release the emergency emptying hose,
place it in the container and remove its
cap cover.
6. When no more water comes out, un-
screw the pump and remove it. Always
keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of
water when removing the pump.
7. Remove any objects from the pump im-
peller by rotating it.
8. Refit the cap on the emergency empty-
ing hose and place the latter back in its
seat.
9. Screw the pump fully in.
10. Close the pump door.
Warning!
When the appliance is in use and depending
on the programme selected there can be hot
water in the pump. Never remove the pump
cover during a wash cycle, always wait until
the appliance has finished the cycle, and is
empty. When replacing the cover, ensure it
is securely retightened so as to stop leaks
and young children being able to remove it.
Cleaning the water inlet filters
If you notice that the machine is taking longer
to fill, check that the filter in the water inlet
hose is not blocked.
1. Turn off the water tap.
2. Unscrew the water inlet hose.
3. Clean the filter in the hose using a hard
bristle brush.
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							4. Screw the hose back onto the tap.
5. Unscrew the hose from the machine.
Keep a rug nearby because some water
may flow.
6. Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff
brush or with the piece of cloth.
7. Screw the hose back to the machine and
make sure the connection is tight.
8. Turn on the water tap.
Emergency emptying out
If the water is not discharged, proceed as
follows to empty out the machine:
1. pull out the plug from the power socket;
2. close the water tap;
3. if necessary, wait until the water has
cooled down;
4. open the pump door;
5. place a bowl on the floor and place the
end of the emergency emptying hose into
the bowl. Remove its cap. The water
should drain by gravity into the bowl.When the bowl is full, put the cap back
on the hose. Empty the bowl. Repeat the
procedure until water stops flowing out;
6. clean the pump if necessary as previously
described;
7. replace the emergency emptying hose in
its seat after having plugged it;
8. screw the pump again and close the
door.
Frost precautions
If the machine is installed in a place where the
temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed
as follows:
1. close the water tap and unscrew the wa-
ter inlet hose from the tap;
2. place the end of the emergency emptying
hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl
placed on the floor and let water drain
out;
3. screw the water inlet hose back on and
reposition the emergency emptying hose
after having put the cap on again.
By doing this, any water remaining in the ma-
chine is removed, avoiding ice forming and
consequently damage to the appliance.
When you use the machine again, make sure
that the ambient temperature is above 0°C.
Important! Every time you drain the water
through the emergency emptying hose you
must pour 2 litres of water into the main wash
compartment of the detergent drawer and
then run the drain programme. This will
activate the ECO Valve device avoiding that
part of the detergent remains unused at next
washing.
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.
During machine operation it is possible that
the red pilot light of button 8 blinks, one of
the following alarm codes appears on the
display to indicate that the machine is not
working:• : problem with the water supply.
•
 : problem with the water draining.
•
 : door open.
Once the problem has been eliminated,
press the button 8 to restart the programme.
If after all checks, the problem persists, con-
tact your local Service Centre.
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