Electrolux Ewf 14470 W User Manual
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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 electrolux 11
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 1) do not use acetone on artificial silk 12 electrolux
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) electrolux 13
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) 14 electrolux
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 electrolux 15
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 16 electrolux
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. electrolux 17
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. 18 electrolux
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. electrolux 19
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. 20 electrolux