Electrolux Ews 10070 W User Manual

							
Your appliance incorporates a recirculation
system which allows an optimal use of the
concentrated detergent.
Follow the product manufacturer’s recom-
mendations on quanti ties 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 manufactur
er’s instructions.
The quantity of dete rgent 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
4very hard> 21> 37
Washing programmes
Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent
Compartment
COTTONS
90°-30°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 800 rpm (EWS 8070 W)
Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm (EWS 10070 W)
Max. load 6 kg - Red. load 3 kg 
1)
For white and coloured cotton  (normally soiled
items).
SPIN, RINSE HOLD,
NIGHT CYCLE, DAI- LY, LIGHT, QUICK, EXTRA RINSE
COTTONS ECONOMY
60°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 800 rpm (EWS 8070 W)
Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm (EWS 10070 W)
Max. load 6 kg
White and fast coloured cottons  .
This programme can be selected for slightly or normally
soiled cotton items. The te mperature will decrease and
the washing time will be extended. This allows to obtain
a good washing efficien cy so saving energy.SPIN, RINSE HOLD,
NIGHT CYCLE, EX- TRA RINSE
COTTONS ECONOMY
40°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 800 rpm (EWS 8070 W)
Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm (EWS 10070 W)
Max. load 6 kg
White and coloured cottons  .
This programme can be selected for slightly soiled cot-
ton items. The temperature  will decrease and the wash-
ing time will be  extended. This allows to obtain a good
washing efficiency  so saving energy.SPIN, RINSE HOLD,
NIGHT CYCLE, EX- TRA RINSE
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Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent
Compartment
COTTONS WITH PREWASH
90°
Prewash - Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 800 rpm (EWS 8070 W)
Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm (EWS 10070 W)
Max. load 6 kg - Red. load 3 kg 
1)
For white cottons  with prewash phase.
SPIN, RINSE HOLD,
NIGHT CYCLE, DAI- LY, LIGHT, QUICK, EXTRA RINSE 2)
COTTONS WITH PREWASH
60°
Prewash - Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 800 rpm (EWS 8070 W)
Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm (EWS 10070 W)
Max. load 6 kg - Red. load 3 kg 
1)
For white or coloured cottons  with prewash phase
(heavily soiled items).
SPIN, RINSE HOLD,
NIGHT CYCLE, DAI- LY, LIGHT, QUICK,
EXTRA RINSE 2)
SYNTHETICS
60°-30°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 800 rpm (EWS 8070 W)
Maximum spin speed 900 rpm (EWS 10070 W)
Max. load 3 kg - Red. load 1,5 kg 
1)
Synthetic or mixed fabrics:  underwear, coloured gar-
ments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.
SPIN, RINSE HOLD,
NIGHT CYCLE, DAI- LY, LIGHT, QUICK, EXTRA RINSE
DELICATES
40°-30°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 700 rpm
Max. load kg 3 - Red. load kg 1.5 
1)
Delicate fabrics:  acrylics, viscose, polyester.
SPIN3), RINSE HOLD,
NIGHT CYCLE, DAI- LY, LIGHT, QUICK,
EXTRA RINSE
WOOL
40°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 800 rpm (EWS 8070 W)
Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm (EWS 10070 W)
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
30°-Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 800 rpm (EWS 8070 W)
Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm (EWS 10070 W)
Max. load 2 kg
Special programme for delicate fabrics with «hand
washing» care symbol.SPIN, RINSE HOLD,NIGHT CYCLE
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Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent
Compartment
RINSES
Rinses
Maximum spin speed 800 rpm (EWS 8070 W)
Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm (EWS 10070 W)
Max. load 6 kg
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cot-
ton garments which have b een washed by hand. The
machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final long spin.
The spin speed can be reduced  by pressing the relevant
button.SPIN, RINSE HOLD,
NIGHT CYCLE, EX- TRA RINSE
DRAIN
Draining of water
Max. load 6 kg
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in pro-
grammes with the Rinse Ho ld and Night Cycle option
selected.  
SPIN
Drain and long spin
Maximum spin speed 800 rpm (EWS 8070 W)
Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm (EWS 10070 W)
Max. load 6 kg
Separate spin for hand wash ed garments and after pro-
grammes with the Rinse Ho ld 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 
O (=OFF)
For cancelling the programme which is running or to
switch the machine off .  
1) If you select the Quick  option by pressing button  3 , 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 progra mme without PREWASH must be selected.
3) Only for EWS 8070 W model.
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 soften ing powder manufac-
turers instructions. This  will help to prevent
the formation of lime deposits. After each wash
Leave the door open fo
r a while. This helps
to prevent mould and st agnant smells form-
ing inside the applia nce. Keeping the door
open after a wash will also help to preserve
the door seal.
Maintenance wash
With the use of low te mperature 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.
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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 cabin et of the appliance
with soap and water on ly, 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 dispense r drawer should be
cleaned regularly.
The washing powder an d 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 ta p, to remove any traces
of accumulated powder.
To aid cleaning, the to p part of the additive
compartment should be removed. Clean all
parts with water.
Clean the chamber of dispenser drawer with
a brush.
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.
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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 in spected 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 levering on the groove with a coin (or with the suitable
tool, that you can fi nd in the bag con-
taining the instructio n booklet, depend-
ing on the model).
1
2
4. Place a bowl with a small edge close tothe pump to collect any spillage.
5. Pull out the emergency emptying capfrom the filter cover, using a pliers.
6. When no more water comes out, un-screw the pump cover, using a pliers,
and remove the filter. Always keep a rag
nearby to dry up spillage of water when
removing the cover.
1 2
7. Remove any objects from the pump im-
peller by rotating it.
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8. Replace the filter into the pump paying
attention to insert  it properly. When
done, screw it firmly.
9. Replace the emergency emptying cap into the filter cover and fix it firmly.
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  re-tightened so as
to stop leaks and young children being
able to remove it.
Cleaning the water inlet filter
If you notice that the machine is taking longer
to fill, check that the f ilter in the water inlet
hose is not blocked.
1. Turn off the water tap.
2. Unscrew the hose from the tap.
3. Clean the filter in  the hose with a stiff
brush.
4. Screw the hose back onto the tap.
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Emergency emptying out
If the water is not discharged, proceed as
follows to empty out the machine:
1. pull out the plug fr om 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. Remove the emergency emptying cap from the filter.
The water should drain  by gravity into the
bowl. When the bowl is full, refit the cap
into the filter. Empty the bowl. Repeat the
procedure until water stops flowing out; 6. clean the pump if n
ecessary as previously
described;
7. 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. Pull out the plug fr om the power socket.
2. Turn off the water tap.
3. Unscrew the inlet hose.
4. Place the end of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor,  open the emergency
emptying cup of the filter and let water
drain out.
5. Refit the emergenc y emptying cap into
the filter and screw the water inlet hose
back.
6. When you intend to start the machine up again, make sure that the room temper-
ature 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 de tergent 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 ca lling out an engineer.
Before contacting your  local Service Centre,
please carry out the checks listed below.
During machine operatio n it is possible that
the  red pilot light  of button 5 blinks to indi-
cate that the machine is not working. Once the problem has been eliminated,
press the button 
5 to restart the programme.
If after all checks, th e problem persists, con-
tact your local Service Centre.
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ProblemPossible cause/Solution
The washing machine does
not start:
The door has not been closed (the button 5 red light blinks).
•Close the door firmly.
The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket.
• Insert the plug into the power socket.
There is no power at the socket.
• Please check your domestic electrical installation.
The main fuse has blown.
• Replace the fuse.
The programme selector dial is no t correctly positioned and the but-
ton  5 has not been pressed.
• Please turn the selector  dial and press the button 5 again.
The delay start has been selected.
• If the laundry are to be washed immediately, cancel the delay start.
The machine does not fill:
The water tap is closed (the button  5 red light blinks).
•Open the water tap.
The inlet hose is squashed or kinked (the button  5 red light blinks).
• Check the inlet hose connection.
The filter in the inlet hose  is blocked (the button 5 red light blinks).
• Clean the water inlet hose filter.
The door is not properly  closed (the button 5 red light blinks).
•Close the door firmly.
The machine fills then emp-
ties immediately:The end of the drain hose is too low.
• Refer to relevant paragraph  in «water drainage» section.
The machine does not emp-
ty and/or does not spin:
The drain hose is squashed or kinked (the button  5 red light blinks).
• Check the drain hose connection.
The drain filter is clogged (the button  5 red light blinks).
• 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 or unsuitable detergent (creates too much
foam) has been used.
• Reduce the detergent quan tity or use another one.
Check whether there are any leaks fr om 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.
• Check the water inlet hose connection.
The drain or inlet hose is damaged.
• Replace it with a new one.
The emergency emptying cap has not been replaced on the filter or
the filter has not been properly  screwed in after cleaning action.
• Refit the emergency emptying cap  on the filter or screw the filter
fully in.
Unsatisfactory washing re-
sults:
Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used.
• Increase the detergent quantity or use another one.
Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing.
• Use commercial products to treat the stubborn stains.
The correct temperature was not selected.
• Check if you have selected the correct temperature.
Excessive laundry load.
• Reduce the laundry load.
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ProblemPossible cause/Solution
The door will not open:
The programme is still running.
• Wait the end of washing cycle.
The door lock has not been released.
• Wait a few minutes before opening the door.
There is water in the drum.
• Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water.
The machine vibrates is
noisy:
The transit bolts and packin g have not been removed.
• Check the correct instal lation of the appliance.
The support feet have not been adjusted
• Check the correct levelling of the appliance.
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
• Redistribute the laundry.
Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.
• Load more laundry.
Spinning starts late or the
machine does not spin:
The electronic unbalance detectio n device has cut in because the
laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. The laundry is redis-
tributed by reverse rotation of the drum. This may happen several
times before the unbalance disapp ears and normal spinning can re-
sume. 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 load is too small.
• Add more items, redistribute th e load manually and then select
the spinning programme.
The machine makes an un-
usual noise:The machine is fitted with a type  of motor which makes an unusual
noise compared with other traditional motors. This new motor en-
sures 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 tech nology operate very economically
using very little water wi thout affecting performance.
If you are unable to identify or solve the prob-
lem, contact our service centre. Before tele-
phoning, make a note of the model, serial
number and purchase da te of your machine:
the Service Centre will  require this informa-
tion.
Mod. ... ... ...
Prod. No. ... ... ...
          Ser. No. ... ... ...
M od . . .
.  ...  ...
P ro d . N o.
 . .
. ...  ..
           
                  
 S er. N
o. ...  .. .
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Technical data
DimensionsWidth
Height
Depth60 cm
85 cm
44 cm
Electrical connectionInformation on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate,
on the inner edge of the appliance door.
Water supply pressureMinimum
Maximum0,05 MPa
0,8 MPa
Maximum LoadCotton6 kg
Spin SpeedMaximum1000 rpm (EWS 8070 W)
1200 rpm (EWS 10070 W)
Consumption values
ProgrammeWater consumption (litres)Energy consumption (KWh)Programme duration(Minutes)
White Cottons 90°622.1140
Cottons 60°591.3130
Cotton  ECO 60° 1)521.02165
Synthetics 40°450.580
Delicates 40°550.5570
Handwash/Wool 30°500.360
1) «Cottons Eco» at 60°C with a load of 6 kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the
energy label, in complian ce 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 quan tity and type of laundry, on the inlet water temperature
and on the ambient temperature.
Installation
Unpacking
All transit bolts and packing must be re-
moved before using the appliance.
You are advised to keep all transit devices so
that they can be refitt ed if the machine ever
has to be transported again.
1. After removing all the packaging, carefully lay machine on it’s  back to remove the
polystyrene base  from the bottom.
2. Remove the power supply cable and the
draining and inlet hose from the hose
holders on the rear  of the appliance.
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