Electrolux Ewn 1020 Instruction Booklet

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Washing hints
Sorting the laundry
Follow the wash code symbols on each garment
label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions.
Sort the laundry as follows:
whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens.
Temperatures
95°
for normally soiled white cottons and linen
(e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths,
sheets...)
60°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).
(cold)for delicate items (e.g. net curtains), mixed
30°-40°laundry including synthetic fibres and
woollens. 
The wool wash cycle of this machine has
been approved by Woolmark for the
washing of machine washable Woolmark
products provided that the garments are
washed according to the instructions on
the garment label and those issued by the
manufacturer of this washing machine.
Licence No. M9604.
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
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:
bathrobe 1200 g
napkin 100 g
quilt cover 700 g
sheet 500 g
pillow case 200 g
tablecloth 250 g
towelling towel 200 g
tea cloth 100 g
night dress 200 g
ladies’ briefs 100 g
man’s work shirt 600 g
man’s shirt 200 g
man’s pyjamas 500 g
blouse 100 g
men’s underpants 100 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 turpentine, lay
the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with
the fingertips and a cotton cloth.
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							The detergent and any additives must be placed in
the appropriate compartments of the dispenser
drawer before starting the wash programme.
If using concentrated powder or liquid detergents, a
programme withoutprewash must be selected.
Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer
compartment marked just beforestarting the
programme.
Any fabric softener or starching additives must be
poured into the compartment marked  before
starting the wash programme.
Follow the product manufacturer’s
recommendations on quantities to use and do not
exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent
dispenser drawer.
Quantity of detergent to be used
The type and quantity of detergent will depend on
the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and
hardness of the water used.
Water hardness is classified in so-called “degrees”
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.
Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on
quantities to use.
Use less detergent if:
– you are washing a small load,
– the laundry is lightly soiled,
– large amounts of foam form during washing.
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 acetone (*),
lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat
stains with methylated spirits. Remove any residual
marks from white fabrics 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 (*), 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.
(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk.
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
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 detergents
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 temperature
wash programmes (60°C max) for all types of
fabric, or special for woollens only.
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International wash code symbols
These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry.
Energetic wash
Delicate washMax. wash
temperature
95°CMax. wash
temperature
60°CMax. wash
temperature
40°CMax. wash
temperature
30°C
Hand wash Do not
wash
at all
BleachingBleach in cold water Do not bleach
IroningHot iron
max 200°CWarm iron
max 150°CLukewarm iron
max 110°CDo not iron
Dry cleaningDry cleaning
in all solventsDry cleaning in
perchlorethylene,
petrol, pure alcohol,
R 111 & R 113Dry cleaning
in petrol,
pure alcohol
and R 113Do not
dry clean
DryingFlat On the line On clothes
hangerTumble dry
high
temperature
low
temperature
Do not
tumble dry






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							4. Switch the machine on
To switch the machine on, press the ON/OFF button
: the mains-on light comes on.
5. Select the desired programme/
fabric
Press the FABRIC button  repeatedly, in order to
select the desired programme/fabric. The relevant
light will light up.
The lights relevant to the phases that form the
programme will light up.
The light of START/PAUSE button will start flashing.
6. Select the temperature
Press the TEMPERATURE button if you wish to
select a temperature value different from the one
proposed by the washing machine. 
The relevant light will light up.


















Operating sequence
Before washing your first load of laundry, we
recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 95°C,
with the machine empty, in order to remove any
manufacturing residue from the drum and tub.
Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash
compartment and start up the machine.
1. Place the laundry in the drum
Open the door.
Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time,
shaking them out as much as possible.
2. Measure out the detergent
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure
out the amount of detergent recommended by the
manufacturer in a graduated cup and pour it into the
main wash compartment  .
If you wish to carry out the prewash, pour detergent
into the appropriate compartment marked  .
3. Measure out the additives
If required, pour fabric softener into the
compartment marked without exceeding the
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10. How to change a programme 
during its cycle
Before you make any change, you must pause the
washing machine by pressing the START/PAUSE
button.
It is possible to change any option before the
programme carries it out.
Changing the type of fabric or temperature is
possible, obviously, only by resetting it. When you
make a change in these two parameters, the
washing machine will resume the cyclefrom the
beginning. The washing water in the tub will not
emptied out.
If it is necessary to drain the water in order to
change the programme in progress, proceed as
follows:
 PAUSE the machine by  pressing the
START/PAUSE button;
 press the SKIP/RESET button  repeatedly, until 
only the DRAIN light  remains lit;
 press the START/PAUSE button again.
When the water has been drained, you may select a
new programme and press the START/PAUSE
button to start it.
11. How to cancel a programme
during its cycle
To cancel a programme that is being carried out,
first pause the washing machine by pressing the
START/PAUSE button, then press the SKIP/RESET
button repeatedly, until the phase indicator lights go
out.
12. How to open the door during 
a programme
You can open the door, after having set the washing
machine to PAUSE, provided the following
conditions exist:
 the washing machine is not in the heating phase;
 the level of the water is not high;
 the drum is not turning.
If these requirements are met, when you pause the
washing machine, the door can be opened.
Should it not be possible to open the door, and
should it be absolutely necessary to do so, switch
the machine off by pressing the ON/OFF button.
After approximately 3 minutes, you can open the
door.
7. Select the SPIN SPEED or the
RINSE HOLD option 
Press the SPIN SPEED button  repeatedly, in
order to select the desired spin speed or the RINSE
HOLD option . The relevant light will light up.
If you select the RINSE HOLD option  , the
machine will stop at the end of the programme with
the water still in the tub.
EWN 820 EWN 1020
8. Select the desired options
Depress the relevant button to select the required
options. The relevant light illuminates.
9. Start the programme
Press the START/PAUSE button. The relevant light
will stop flashing and only the light relevant to the
phase that is in progress will remain lit.



	

	


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							Pay attention to the level and temperature of the
water in the washing machine!
When you close the door and press the ON/OFF
button again, the washing machine will resume the
programme from the point where it had been
interrupted.
13. End of programme
The machine stops automatically.
If the RINSE HOLD  has been selected, the
porthole is blocked, the light of the START/PAUSE
button goes off, the pilot lights  and  remain
lit, to indicate that the water must be drained.
When the programme has been completed, the pilot
light  will go on again.
Press the SKIP/RESET button repeatedly to
erase the programme that has just been carried
out. If you omit to do this, the next time you
switch the washing machine on, the pilot lights
relevant to the end of the previous cycle will go
on.
Note: when you switch the machine on, if you must
erase the previously performed programme, it is
also sufficient to press the FABRIC button  and
select a new programme.
Press the ON/OFF button  to switch the machine
off. The relevant light will go out.
Remove the laundry from the washing machine.
Check whether the drum is completely empty, by
rotating it with your hand. The purpose of this is to
prevent any items of laundry from remaining
accidentally in the drum, where they might get
damaged in a subsequent wash (e.g. by shrinking)
or bleed colour into another load of laundry.
We advise you to close the water supply tap and
disconnect the plug from the socket.
Leave the door ajar in order to air the washing
machine.
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Washing programmes
* 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.
** In compliance with EC directive 92/75 the consumption figures indicated on the Energy label refer to this
programme at 60°C +  .
The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by Woolmark for the washing of machine washable
Woolmark products provided that the garments are washed according to the instructions on the garment label
and those issued by the manufacturer of this machine. Licence No. M9604.
Type of
laundry and
symbols on
labels
White cotton:
e.g. sheets,
tablecloths,
household
linen

Coloured
cotton:e.g.
shirts,blouses,
underwear,
towels, house-
hold linen

Synthetic
fabricsand
blends: e.g.
shirts,blouses,
underwear

Delicate fab-
rics: e.g.
acrylic fabrics,
viscose, poly-
ester, synthe-
tic blends

Wool

5 kg
5 kg
2.5 kg
2.5 kg
2 kg
2 kg Max
loadProgramme/
temperatureAvailable options
Consumption*
Energy
kWh
Water
litresTime
min.
Cottons 
60°-95°C
Cottons 
60°-40°-30°C
or 
Synthetics 
60°-40°-30°C
or 
Delicates 
40°-30°C 
or 
Wool 
40°-30°C 
or 
Hand wash 
40°-30°C 
or 
Description of
programme
Main wash at 
60°-95°C
3 rinses 
Long spin
Main wash at
60°-40°-30° or
cold wash 
3 rinses 
Long spin
Main wash at 
60°-40°-30° or
cold wash 
3 rinses 
Short spin
Main wash at 
40°-30°C or
cold wash 
3 rinses 
Short spin
Main wash at 
40°-30°C or
cold wash 
3 rinses
Short spin
Main wash at 
40°-30°C or
cold wash 
3 rinses
Short spin
2.3 66 160
1.4 63 130
1.0 58 95
0.55 58 65
0.45 60 55
0.45 60 56
Cottons+**5 kgCottons 
60°C + 
Main wash at 
60°
3 rinses 
Long spin1.06 58 150
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Maintenance
Door seal
Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate
eventual possible objects that could be trapped in
the fold.
Bodywork
Clean the outside of the machine with warm water
and a neutral, non-abrasive household detergent.
Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth.
Important:do not use methylated spirits, solvents
or similar products to clean the bodywork.
Detergent dispenser drawer
After a while, detergents and fabric softeners leave
deposits in the drawer.
Clean the drawer from time to time by rinsing it
under a running tap. To remove the drawer from the
machine, press the button in the rear left-hand
corner.
To facilitate cleaning, the top part of the additive
compartment can be removed.

		





Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer
recess: clean it with an old toothbrush. Refit the
drawer after cleaning.
Drain filter
The drain filter collects threads and small objects
inadvertently left in the laundry. Check regularly that
the filter is clean.
Open the filter door by pulling it towards the right.
Place a container under the filter to catch any
spillage.
Release the emergency emptying hose, place it in
the container, and remove its cap by unscrewing it.
When no more water comes out, unscrew the filter
and remove it.
Clean the filter under a running tap, then refit it,
screwing it fully in.
Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose,
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Water inlet filter
If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill,
check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not
blocked.
Turn off the water tap.
Unscrew the hose from the tap.
Clean the filter with a stiff brush.
Screw the hose back onto the tap.
Emergency emptying out
If the water is unable to drain, 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;
 Place a bowl on the floor under the filter and place
the end of the emergency emptying hose into the
bowl. The water should drain by gravity into the
bowl. When the bowl is full, screw the cap on
again. Empty the bowl. Repeat the procedure until
water stops flowing out.
 Clean the filter if necessary.
 At the end screw the filter again.
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 inlet hose and that of the
emergency emptying hose in a bowl placed on the
floor and let the water drain out.
 Screw the water inlet hose back on and put the
emergency emptying hose back in its place after
having screwed the cap on again.
When you intend to start the machine up again,
make sure that the room temperature is above 0°C.


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							Something not working?
Problem Possible cause
 The machine does not start up: The door is not firmly closed.
 The machine is not plugged in or there is no power
at the socket.
 The main fuse has blown.
 The START/PAUSE button has not been
depressed.
 The machine does not fill: The water tap is closed.
 The inlet hose is squashed or kinked. 
 The filter in the inlet hose is blocked. 
 The door is not properly closed. 
 The machine fills then empties
immediately: The end of the drain hose is too low. Refer to
relevant paragraph in “water drainage” section.
 The machine does not empty and/or
does not spin: The drain hose is squashed or kinked. 
 The RINSE HOLD  option has been selected.
 The drain filter is clogged.
 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 cover of the drain filter has not been correctly
screwed in after cleaning.
 The cap on the emergency emptying hose has not
been replaced after cleaning the filter.
 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.
Problems which you can resolve yourself.
During machine operation it is possible that  the END pilot light  flashes to indicate that the machine is not
working:
1 flash = the machine does not fill
2 flashes = the machine does not empty 
4 flashes  = the door has not been closed
At the same time the buzzer sounds.
Once the problem has been eliminated, press the START/PAUSE button to restart the programme. If after all
checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.
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