Electrolux Ewf 8040 W User Manual

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Programme information
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 final spin at
maximum speed. 
The spin speed can be reduced by depressing button  . 
Drain
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes
with the Rinse Hold  and Night Cycle  option. 
Turn first the programme selector dial to O, then select
programme  Drain and depress the Start/Pause button.
Spin
Separate spin for hand washed garments and after
programmes with Rinse Hold  and Night Cycle 
option. Before selecting this programme the selector dial
must be turned to O. You can choose the speed by means
of the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun.
O = Cancelling/OFF
To reset a programme and to switch off the machine turn
the selector dial to O. Now can a new programme be
selected.
Wool and 
HandwashWashing programme for machine washable wool  as
well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics
with the “hand washing” care symbol  .
Eco
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 by saving energy.
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Care and cleaning
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 manufacturers
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 forming 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
programme.
 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 thoroughly.
Cleaning the dispenser drawer
The washing powder and additive
dispenser drawer should be cleaned
regularly.
Remove the drawer by pressing the
catch downwards and by pulling it out.
Flush it out under a tap, to remove any
traces of accumulated powder.
To aid cleaning, the top part of the
additive compartment should be
removed.
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
programme without any clothes in the
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							Cleaning the pump
The pump should be inspected if
 the machine does not empty and/or
spin 
 the machine makes an unusual noise
during draining due to objects such as
safety pins, coins etc. blocking the
pump. 
Proceed as follows:
 Disconnect the appliance. 
 If necessary wait until the water has
cooled down. 
 Open the pump door.
 Place a containfer close to the pump
to collect any spillage. 
 Pull out the emergency emptying
hose, place it in the container and
remove its cap.
 When no more water comes out,
unscrew the pump cover and remove
it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up
spillage of water when removing the
cover.


 Remove any objects from the pump
impeller by rotating it.
 Put the cap back on the emergency
emptying hose and place the latter
back in its seat.
 Screw the pump cover fully in.
 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. 


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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 filter
If your water is very hard or contains
traces of lime deposit, the water inlet
filter may become clogged.
It is therefore a good idea to clean it
from time to time.
Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the
water inlet hose. Clean the filter using a
hard bristle 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 tap.
 Unscrew the inlet hose.
 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.
 Screw the water inlet hose back on
and reposition the emergency
emptying hose after having put the
cap on again.
 When you intend to start the machine
up again, make sure that the room
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. 
Emergency emptying out
If the water is not discharged, proceed
as follows to empty out the machine:
 pull out the plug from the power
socket; 
 close the water tap; 
 if necessary, wait until the water has
cooled down;
 open the pump door;
 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;
 clean the pump if necessary as
previously described;
 replace the emergency emptying hose
in its seat after having plugged it;
 screw the pump cover again and
close the door.
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							Something not working
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 redStart/Pause pilot light flashes to
indicate that the machine is not working.
Once the problem has been eliminated, press the Start/Pausebutton to restart the
programme. If after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service
Centre.
MalfunctionPossible causeSolution
The washing machine does
not start:●The door has not been
closed. (Red Start/Pause
pilot light flashes).
●The plug is not properly
inserted in the power
socket.
●There is no power at the
socket.
●The main fuse has blown.
●The selector dial is not
correctly positioned and the
Start/Pause button has not
been depressed.
●The delay start has been
selected. 
●Close firmly the door.
●Insert the plug into the
power socket.
●Please check your domestic
electrical installation.
●Replace the fuse.
●Please turn the selector dial
and press the Start/Pause
button again.
●If the laundry are to be
washed immediately, cancel
the delay start. 
The machine does not fill:●The water tap is closed.
(Red Start/Pause pilot
light flashes)
●The inlet hose is squashed
or kinked. (Red
Start/Pause pilot light
flashes)
●The filter in the inlet hose is
blocked. (Red Start/Pause
pilot light flashes)
●The door is not properly
closed. (Red Start/Pause
pilot light flashes)
●Open the water tap.
●Check the inlet hose
connection.
●Clean the water inlet hose
filter.
●Close firmly the door.
The machine fills then
empties immediately:●The end of the drain hose is
too low. ●Refer to relevant paragraph
in “water drainage” section.
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MalfunctionPossible causeSolution
The machine does not
empty and/or does not spin:●The drain hose is squashed
or kinked. (Red Start/
Pause pilot light flashes)
●The drain pump is clogged.
(Red Start/Pause pilot
light flashes)
●The the option  or 
has been selected.
●The laundry is not evenly
distributed in the drum.
●Check the drain hose
connection.
●Clean the drain pump.
●Select the programme  or
.
●Redistribute the laundry.
There is water on the floor:●Too much detergent or
unsuitable detergent
(creates too much foam)
has been used.
●Check whether there are
any leaks from one of the
inlet hose fittings. It is not
always easy to see this as
the water runs down the
hose; check to see if it is
damp.
●The drain hose is damaged.
●The cap on the emergency
emptying hose has not
been replaced after
cleaning the pump.
●Reduce the detergent
quantity or use another one.
●Check the water inlet hose
connection.
●Change it with a new one.
●Put the cap back on the
emergency emptying and
place the latter back in its
seat.
Unsatisfactory washing
results:●Too little detergent or
unsuitable detergent has
been used.
●Stubborn stains have not
been treated prior to
washing.
●The correct temperature
was not selected.
●Excessive laundry load.
●Increase the detergent
quantity or use another one.
●Use commercial products to
treat the stubborn stains.
●Check if you have selected
the correct temperature.
●Introduce into the drum less
laundry.
The door will not open:●The programme is still
running.
●The door lock has not been
released.
●There is water in the drum.
●Wait the end of washing
cycle.
●Wait about 2 minute.
●Select drain or spin
programme to empty out
the water.
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							MalfunctionPossible causeSolution
The machine vibrates or is
noisy:●The transit bolts and
packing have not been
removed.
●The support feet have not
been adjusted.
●The laundry is not evenly
distributed in the drum.
●Maybe there is very little
laundry in the drum.
●Check the correct
installation of the appliance.
●Check the correct levelling
of the appliance.
●Redistribute the laundry.
●Load more laundry.
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
redistributed 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
distributed in the drum, the
machine will not spin. In this
case, redistribute the load
manually and select the
spin programme.●Redistribute the laundry.
The machine makes an
unusual noise●The machine is fitted with a
type of motor which makes
an unusual noise compared
with other traditional
motors. This new motor
ensures a softer start and
more even distribution of
the laundry in the drum
when spinning, as well as
increased stability of the
machine.
No water is visible in the
drum●Machines based on modern
technology operate very
economically using very little
water  without affecting
performance.
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If you are unable to identify or solve the
problem, contact our service centre.
Before telephoning, make a note of the
model, serial number and purchase date
of your machine: the Service Centre will
require this information.

	

	
	












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							Technical data
Dimensions Width 60 cm
85 cm
63 cm Height
Depth
Water supply pressure Minimum 0,05 MPa
0,8 MPa Maximum
Cotton
Synthetics
Delicates
Woollens and handwashMaximum Load 5  kg
2 kg
2 kg
1 kg
MaximumSpin Speed0800 rpm   (EWF 8040 W)
1000 rpm (EWF 10040 W)
Electrical connection Voltage
- Overall power - FuseInformation on the electrical connection is given on
the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance
door
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							30electrolux Consumption value
(*) The “Cottons 60°  Eco” with a load
of 5 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 temperature and on the
ambient temperature. It refers to the
highest temperature for each wash
programme.
Cottons 60°+1351,3564
Cottons 95°+1552,0568
Cottons 40°+110 0,6 54
Consumption values
Programme
duration 
(in minutes)Programme Energy
consumption 
(in kWh)Water
consumption 
(in litres)
Cottons 95°
Cottons 60°+ (*)
Cottons 60°
Synthetics 60°
Delicates 40°
Wool 40°
Handwash 30°
Rinses
Drain
Spin
135 1,9 58
130 0,85 49
115 1,2 54
850,7545
650,557
550,453
500,253
45 0,07 42
2- -
10 - -
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