Electrolux Ewn 14991 W User Manual

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 by pressing Temp.or Spinbutton the
display returns the default status.
If you press any key after the
programme has started with «child lock»
enabled, the display shows the
message «Machine is locked, use
key combination to unlock it.». 
At the end of the programme it is
necessary to press simoultaneously
and  buttons for 5 seconds
until the display will show the message
«Machine unlocked» to select a new
programme.
Load the laundry
Open the door by carefully pulling the
door handle outwards. Place the laundry
in the drum, one item at a time, shaking
them out as much as possible. Close
the door.
Measure out the detergent and the
fabric softener
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it
stops. Measure out the amount of
detergent required, pour it into the main
wash compartment  and, if you wish
to carry out a programme with the
«prewash», pour it into the
compartment marked  .
	

If required, pour fabric softener into the
compartment marked  (the amount
used must not exceed the “MAX” mark
in the drawer). Close the drawer gently.
Select the required programme
Turn the programme selector dial to the
required programme. When the
appliance is switched on, a frielndly
jingle can be heard, at the same time
the Electrolux logo appears on the
display and, for few seconds, a short
description of the selected programme
is shown in last 2 rows of the display.
After having selected the programme,
the appliance will propose on the
display the following information:
temperature
spin speed
selected option icons
soil degree (*)
washing programme duration
end of washing cycle
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(*) Only withCottons ,Synthetics
and Delicates programmes.
The Start/Pausebutton light will start
flashing.
The selector dial is divided into following
sections:
●Cottons , Synthetics , Delicates
.
●Economy programmes  : Cottons
, Synthetics 
.
●Spin  , Delicate spin 
, Drain ,
Rinses .
●Special :Mini 30’  ,
,Handwash
, Wool  , Silk  , Shirts  ,
Lingerie , Blanket , Curtains 
and Jeans  .
●Favourite programmes  :1, 2.
The selector dial can be turned either
clockwise or anticlockwise. Position Oto
Reset programme/ Switching OFF of the
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At the end of the programme the
selector dial must be turned to
position O, to switch the machine off.
Attention!
If you turn the programme selector dial
to another programme when the
machine is working, on the display will
appear the following message: «Please
turn programme selector in the last
used position.».
The machine will not perform the new
selected programme.
Display
Note!
The DISPLAY is used for setting a large
number of functions and combine them
with each other using only a few control
elements (1 programme selector dial
and 8 buttons). This simple control
method is made easy thanks to the
interactive display. Interactive means
that the washing machine display
changes to reflect each step you have
entered. This ensures that only those
settings that make sense are made. You
are able to see the current settings at
any time in the information panel and in
the option row.
The display shows the following
information:
Duration of the selected programme
After selecting a programme, the
duration of the washing programme (A)
and the extimated end of cycle (B) are
displayed in hours and minutes (for
example 
2.05).
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The duration is calculated automatically
on the basis of the maximum
recommended load for each type of
fabric.
After the programme has started, the
time remaining is updated every minute.
Programme progress display
After you have pressed the Start/Pause
button, the display of the the machine
shows which phase of the programme
wash is performing. 
On the display you can see the symbol
of the selected type of fabric, the
current phase, the duration of the wash
programme and the end of cycle. 
When the machine performs the
washing phase the display shows also
some animated bubbles that simulate
the moving of the water.
					

	

	
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Delay
The selected delay time value (up to 20
hours max.) appears on the right side of
the display close to the relevant icon 
that it is lighted-on.
The delay time value decreases every
minute.
Alarm codes
In the event of operating problems,
some alarm codes can be displayed, for
example «Cannot fill water. Please
check that the tap is open and then
press »(please see paragraph
“Something not working”).


					

	
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End of programme
When the programme has finished the
messages «Door Unlocked» and
«Finished» appear alternatively.
The door  icon remains lighted-on to
inform that the wash cycle has finished
and the door can be opened.
If your laundry is not removed during 10
minutes after the programme is finished,
the backlight of the display switches off
and the energy saving system will be
enabled.
Only the Start/Pausebutton pilot light
is flashing to indicate that the appliance
has to be switched off.
By pressing any buttons the appliance
will come out from the energy saving
status and you could set another
washing programme or swich off the
appliance.
Programme Option buttons
Depending on the programme, different
functions can be combined. These must
be selected after choosing the desired
programme and before depressing the
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Select the temperature
Press this button repeatedly to increase or
decrease the temperature, if you want
your laundry to be washed at a
temperature different from the one
proposed by the washing machine.
Maximum temperatures are 95°C for
white cottons, 60°C for coloured
cottons and synthetics, 40°C for
delicates, wool and fabrics to be
handwashed, 30°C for silk, while 
corresponds to cold wash. 
Select the spin speed or No spin or
Night Cycle or Rinse Hold option
Press the Spinbutton repeatedly to
change the spin speed, if you want your
laundry to be spun at a speed different
from the one proposed by the washing
machine. 
Maximum speeds are:
●for Cotton: 1400 rpm;
●for Jeans: 1200 rpm;
●for Wool and Handwash: 1000 rpm
●for Synthetics, Shirts and Lingerie: 900
rpm;
●for Delicate fabrics, Mini 30’, Silk,
Blanket and Curtains: 700 rpm.


	
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No spinoption eliminates all the
spin phases and increases the number
of rinses for cottons, synthetics, deli-
cates and silk.
Rinse Hold  :by selecting this
option the water of the last rinse is not
emptied out to prevent the fabrics from
creasing. When the programme has
finished the display shows the icon of
the selected programme and the
message «Finished», while on the right
of the display the end cycle and the
current time appear. The buzzer sounds
a short jingle, the Start/Pausalight is
off and the door is locked to indicate
that the water must be emptied out.
To empty out the water:
●select the  (Drain),  (Spin) or 
(Delicate spin) programme
●reduce the spin speed if needed, by
means of the relevant button
●depress Start/Pausebutton
●at the end of the programme, on the
display is shown the  (Door) icon
and the «Door Unlocked» message.
The door canbe opened.
Night Cycle  :by selecting this
option, the machine will not drain the
water of the last rinse, so as not to
wrinkle the laundry. 
As all spinning phases are suppressed,
this washing cycle is very noiseless and
it can be selectionned at night or in
times with a more economical power
rate. On cotton, synthetics, delicates
and silk programmes the rinses will be
performed with more water. 
When the programme has finished the
display shows the icon of the selected
programme, below the icon of the
selected programme and the message
«Finished», while on the right of the
display the end cycle and the current
time appear. The Start/Pause light is
off and the door is locked to indicate
that the water must be emptied out.
To empty out the water, please
read the previous option steps.
Select the options
Depending on the selected programme
only certain options are available and
shown during the selection phase.
Note:Not all the options are compatible
between themselves. The uncompatible
option icons will disappear.
The required options must be selected
after having choosen the desired
programme and before depressing the
Start/Pausebutton.
By pressing the Option buttons,
you can activate the options menu.
Using Upor Downbutton you
can move through all the available
options.
The display will show, using all the
visible area, the selected option in
highlighted mode. The corresponding
icon will appear on the right side of the
display and just below it, a short
message describes the status of the
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Press the Okbutton to activate and
confirm your choice, press it again to
deactivate the selected option. 
Once you have completed the selection
of the options, press Temp.or Spin
buttons or simply wait 10 seconds to
return the display in the default status.
The selected icons will be shown on the
display.
Prewash: select this option if you
wish your laundry to be prewashed before
the main wash (not available for Mini
30’,Wool, Handwash, Silk, Shirts, Lingerie
and  Blanket).
The Prewash ends with a short spin at
650 rpm in programmes for cotton and
synthetic fabrics, whereas in the program
for delicate fabrics the water
is only drained.
 
				


	
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Easy iron: selecting this option
the laundry is gently washed and spun
to avoid any creasing. In this way
ironing is easier. Furthermore the
machine will perform some additional
rinses for cottons and synthetics. This
function can be used only for cotton
and synthetic fabrics. If this option is
selected for cotton programmes, the
spin speed automaticaly will reduce to
900 rpm.
Extra rinse: this option can be
selected with all programmes except
the Mini 30’, Wool, Handwash, Silk,
Shirts, Lingerie and Blanket
programmes. The machine performs
some additional rinses. 
This option is recommended for people
who are allergic to detergents, and in
areas where the water is very soft.
Delay start: this option makes it
possible to delay the starting of the
washing program by 30 min - 60 min -
90 min, 2 hours and then by 1 hour till
20 hours. The delay you have selected
is indicated on the display. The end time
will increase in order to show you the
selected delay.
You must select this option after you
have set the programme and before you
press the Start/Pausebutton.
If you wish to add laundry in the
machine during the delay time you will
press Start/Pausebutton to put the
machine in pause. 
Add the laundry, close the door and
press Start/Pausebutton again.
You can cancel the delay time at any
moment, before you press the
Start/Pausebutton.
Selecting the delayed start.
 By pressing Upor Down
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button you can move through the
options menu till you locate «End
Time».
 Press Okbutton to activate this
option (the visualized time starts to
flash).
 By pressing Upor Down
button you can increase or decrease
the delay time.
 Press Okbutton to confirm your
delay.
 Press Temp.or Spinbutton to return
the display to the default status.
 Press the Start/Pausebutton to start
the programme. The programme will
start after the selected delay has
expired.
Programme End Time


					

	
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Cancelling the delayed start
 Depress Start/Pausabutton to
pause the appliance.
 By pressing Upor Down
button you can move through the
options menu till you locate «End
time».
 Press Okbutton to activate this
option (the visualized time starts to
flash).
 By pressing Downbutton you can
decrease the «End time» to the
current time.
 Press Okbutton to confirm your
choice.
 Press Temp.or Spinbutton to return
the display to the default status.
 Depress Start/Pausabutton to start
immediately the programme.
Favourite: Programme settings
that are frequently used can be saved
(e.g. cotton, 60°C, 1200 rpm, with
Prewash and Extra Rinse).
There are 3 memory spaces available
for this purpose in the last 3 position of
the programme selector dial. The
saved programme can be selected in
the same way as any other wash
programme by means of the selector
dial.
Saving Favourite programme:
 select the desired programme and
required options
 press the Optionbuttons to
activate the options menu
 by pressing the Up or Down
locate the «Save Favourite» option
and depress OKbutton
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 by pressing  or  select the
number of Favourite(1-2) in which
you wish memorize your customized
programme.
 press the Okbutton to save the
selected programme. On the display
appears the message «Saved» in
highlighted mode.
 by pressing Temp.or Spinbutton the
display returns the default status.
To change the memorized programme
setting repeat the procedure from the
beginning. 
Note
If the memory space is already used by
a programme previously selected, the
display will show ther message
«Favourite already used.  Press OK
to overwrite it. Press  and 
to cancel.». Depress then OKbutton
to memorize the new programme.
The Favourites programme cannot be
erased, but you can only overwrite
them with another preferred washing
programmes (see Note).
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Wash Guide:this appliance is
provided of a wash guide menu that
you allow to select the most suitable
temperature, spin speed and options
to wash your laundry.
In the Wash Guide menu you can also
locate a Stain Guide, that contains
important informations on how to
remove the most rappresentative
stains, and a Demo Mode ideal for
shop floor demonstrations (not suitable
for the customer).
Selecting the Wash Guide:
 press the Optionbuttons to
activate the options menu
 by pressing the Up or Down
button you can locate the Wash
Guide option
 press the Okbutton to enter into the
Wash Guide menu
 by pressing the Upor Down
button you can move through the
following list: Temperature Guide, Spin
Speed Guide, Option Guide, Stain
Guide and Demo Mode
 press the Okbutton to enter into the
selected help Guide and by pressing
the Upor Downyou can
read all the explanations of the
selected one.
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 to consult the informations of another
Guide you must return to the Wash
Guide menu selecting the «Back»
symbol and repeat the
procedure starting from the 4th point.
 by pressing Temp.or Spinbutton the
display returns to the default status.
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This function allows you to modify the
washing time, automatically proposed by
the washing machine. By pressing the
«Time managerbuttons «
+/-»
repeatedly, the duration of the washing
cycle can be increased or decreased.
The Time manageroption cannotbe
selected with Economy programme.
The soil level icon  visualized on the
display will change to indicate which
type of soil degree you have chosen.
(*) Max. load for cotton: 4 kg.
Max. load for synthetic and 
delicate: 2 kg.
Note
Once the programme has started the
Time manager option cannot be
changed.
The availability of these soil level icons
change according to the type of fabric
as shown in the chart.
Soil
LevelIconType of fabric
IntensiveFor heavy soiled items
NormalFor normal soiled items
DailyFor daily soiled items
LightFor slightly soiled items
QuickFor very slightly soiled items
Super
Quick (*)For items used or worn for a
short time
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Select the Start/Pause
To start the selected programme, press
the Start/Pausebutton; the green
pilot light stops flashing.
On the display will appear the icon,
and alternatively the name and the
running phase of the selected
programme to indicate that the
appliance starts operating and the door
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To interrupt a programme which is
running, depress the Start/Pause
button: the green pilot light starts to
flash and the icon and the current
phase of the selected programme
appears on the display to indicate that
the appliance is paused.
To restart the programme from the
point at which it was interrupted,
pressthe Start/Pausebuttonagain.
If you have chosen a delayed start, the
machine will begin the countdown.
Altering an option or a running
programme
It is possible to change only the
options vizualised on the display by
means of  and  buttons before
the programme carries them out.
Before you make any change, you
must pause the washing machine by
pressing the Start/Pausebutton.
Changing a running programme is
possible only by resetting it. Turn the
programme selector dial to “O”and
then to the new programme position,
press the Okbutton to cancel the
previous washing programme. The
washing water in the tub will not
emptied out. Start the new programme
by depressing the Start/Pausebutton
again.
Interrupting a programme
Depress the Start/Pausebutton to
interrupt a programme which is
running, the corresponding light starts
to flash. Depress the button again to
restart the programme.FabricSoil Level
Cottons
95°CXXXXXX
60/50°CXXXXXX
40°CXXXXXX
30°CXXXXXX
(cold)XXXXXX
Synthetics
Delicates
60/50°CXXXX
40°CXXXX
40°CXXXX
30°CXXXX
30°CXXXX
(cold)XXXX
(cold)XXXX
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