Electrolux Ewf 147540 User Manual

AT THE END OF THE PROGRAMME
The machine stops automatically. Three
blinking zeros ( 
 ) appear on the dis-
play.
The pilot light of button 8 goes off. Some
acoustic signals sound for a few minutes.
If a programme or an option that ends with
water left in the tub has been set, the icon
2.8 remains displayed to indicate that the
water must be emptied out before opening
the door.
The drum continues to run at regular inter-
vals until the water draining.
Follow the below instructions to empty out
the water:...

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 fabrics with bleach and then rinse
thoroughly.
Tar stains: first treat with stain remover,
methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with
detergent 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
environment.
Although...

Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent
Compartment
SYNTHETICS
60° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 900 rpm
Max. load 3,5 kg - Reduced load 2 kg
1)
Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured
garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.
SPIN REDUCTION
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
NIGHT CYCLE
PREWASH
2)
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
DELICATES
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 700 rpm
Max. load 3,5 kg -...

Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent
Compartment
DRAIN
Draining of water
Max. load 7 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 1400 rpm
Max. load 7 kg
Separate spin for hand washed garments and after
programmes with the Rinse Hold and Night Cycle op-
tion selected. You can choose the spin...

Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent
Compartment
SPORT LIGHT
30°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 700 rpm
Max. load 2,5 kg
Short programme for lightly soiled mixed fabric sports
clothes.SPIN REDUCTION
NO SPIN
COOL CLEAN
Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm
Max. load 3 kg
Highly energy efficient cold wash programme for light-
ly soiled laundry made of cottons, synthetic or mixed
fabrics....

EXTERNAL CLEANING
Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance
with soap and water only, and then dry
thoroughly.
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.
The washing powder and additive dispens-
er drawer should be cleaned regularly.
Remove the drawer by pressing the catch
downwards and by pulling it out.
1
2
Flush it out under a tap, to remove any
traces of...

Warning!
1. Disconnect the mains plug from
the mains socket.
2. Do not remove the filter while the
appliance operates. Do not clean
the drain pump if the water in the
appliance is hot. The water must
be cold before you clean the drain
pump.
To clean the drain pump:
1. Open the pump door.
2. Put a container below the recess of the
drain pump to collect the water that
flows out.
3. Press the two levers and pull forward
the drainage duct to let the water flow
out.
4. When the container is full of water,...

11. Close the drain pump door.
Warning!
Never remove the pump cover during a
wash cycle, always wait until the appliance
has finished the cycle, and is empty. When
refitting the pump cover, ensure it is se-
curely re-tightened 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 lon-
ger 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....

Make sure that the temperature is more
than 0 °C before you use the appliance
again.The manufacturer is not responsible for
damages caused by low temperatures.
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 red pilot light of button 8 blinks, one of
the following alarm...

ProblemPossible cause/Solution
The machine does not
empty and/or does not
spin:
The drain hose is squashed or kinked. • Check the drain hose connection.
The drain filter is clogged. 
• Clean the drain filter.
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...