Electrolux Ews 86110 W User Manual

							user manual
Washing Machine
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CONTENTS
Safety information   2
Product description   4
Control panel   5
First use   7
Daily use   7
Helpful hints and tips   9Washing programmes   11
Care and cleaning   13
What to do if…   17
Technical data   20
Installation  20
Subject to change without notice
 SAFETY INFORMATION
Important! Read carefully & keep for future
reference.
• The safety of Your appliance complies
with the industry standards and with legal
requirements on the safety of appliances.
However, as manufacturers, we feel it is
our duty to provide the following safety
notes.
• It is most important that this instruction
book should be retained with the appli-
ance for future reference. Should the ap-
pliance be sold or transferred to another
owner, or should you move house and
leave the appliance, always ensure that
the book is supplied with the appliance in
order that the new owner can get to
know the functioning of the appliance
and the relevant warnings.
• You MUST read them carefully before in-
stalling or using the appliance.
• Before first starting up, check the appli-
ance for any damage incurred during
transport. Never connect up a damaged
appliance . If parts are damaged, contact
your supplier.
• If the appliance is delivered in the winter
months when there are minus tempera-
tures. Store it at room temperature for 24
hours before using for the first time.
General safety
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications
or attempt to modify this product in any
way.
• During high temperature wash pro-
grammes the door glass may get hot. Do
not touch it!• Make sure that small pets and children
do not climb into the drum. To avoid this,
please check into the drum before using.
• Any objects such as coins, safety pins,
nails, screws, stones or any other hard,
sharp material can cause extensive dam-
age and must not be placed into the ma-
chine.
• Only use the advised quantities of fabric
softener and detergent. Damage to the
fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to
the manufacturer’s recommendations of
quantities.
• Wash small items such as socks, laces,
washable belts etc in a washing bag or
pillow case as it is possible for such
items to slip down between the tub and
the inner drum.
• Do not use your washing machine to
wash articles with whalebones, material
without hems or torn material.
• Always unplug the appliance and turn off
the water supply after use, cleaning and
maintenance.
• Under no circumstances should you at-
tempt to repair the machine yourself. Re-
pairs carried out by inexperienced people
may cause injury or serious malfunction-
ing. Contact your local Service Centre.
Always insist on genuine spare parts.
Installation
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be
taken when moving it.
• When unpacking the appliance, check
that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not
use it and contact the Service Centre.
• All packing and transit bolts must be re-
moved before use. Serious damage can
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							occur to the product and to property if
this is not adhered to. See relevant sec-
tion in the user manual.
• After having installed the appliance,
check that it is not standing on the inlet
and drain hose and the worktop is not
pressing the electrical supply cable
against the wall.
• If the machine is situated on a carpeted
floor, please adjust the feet in order to al-
low air to circulate freely under the appli-
ance.
• Always be sure, that there is no water
leakage from hoses and their connec-
tions after the installation.
• If the appliance is installed in a location
subject to frost, please read the “dangers
of freezing” chapter.
• Any plumbing work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a
qualified plumber or competent person.
• Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a
qualified electrician or competent person.
Use
• This appliance is designed for domestic
use. It must not be used for purposes
other than those for which it was de-
signed.
• Only wash fabrics which are designed to
be machine washed. Follow the instruc-
tions on each garment label.
• Do not overload the appliance. See the
Washing Programme Table.
• Before washing, ensure that all pockets
are empty and buttons and zips are fas-
tened. Avoid washing frayed or torn arti-
cles and treat stains such as paint, ink,
rust, and grass before washing. Under-
wired bras must NOT be machine wash-
ed.
• Garments which have been in contact
with volatile petroleum products should
not be machine washed. If volatile clean-
ing fluids are used, care should be taken
to ensure that the fluid is removed from
the garment before placing in the ma-
chine.
• Never pull the power supply cable to re-
move the plug from the socket; always
take hold of the plug itself.• Never use the appliance if the power
supply cable, the control panel, the work-
ing surface or the base are damaged so
that the inside of the washing machine is
accessible.
Child safety
• This appliance is not intended for use by
person (including children) with reduced
physical sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge unless
they have been given supervision or in-
struction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
• The packaging components (e.g. plastic
film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to
children - danger of suffocation! Keep
them out of children’s reach.
• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of
children’s reach.
• Make sure that children or pets do not
climb into the drum. To prevent children
and pets becoming trapped inside the
drum the machine incorporates a special
feature. To activate this device, rotate the
button (without pressing it) inside the
door clockwise until the groove is hori-
zontal. If necessary use a coin.
To disable this device and restore the
possibility of closing the door, rotate the
button counterclockwise until the groove
is vertical.
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							PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry
with low water, energy and detergent consumption. Its new washing system allows to-
tal use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.
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1Detergent dispenser drawer
2Control panel
3Door opening handle
4Drain pump
5Adjustable feet
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							Detergent dispenser drawer
 Compartment for detergent used for
prewash and soak phase or for stain re-
mover used during the stain action phase (if
available). The prewash and soak detergent
is added at the beginning of the wash pro-
gramme. The stain remover is added dur-
ing the stain action phase.
 Compartment for powder or liquid de-
tergent used for main wash. If using liquid
detergent pour it just before starting the
programme.
 Compartment for liquid additives (fabric
softener, starch).
Follow the product manufacturer’s recom-
mendations on quantities to use and do not
exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent
dispenser drawer. Any fabric softener or
starching additives must be poured into the
compartment before starting the wash pro-
gramme.
CONTROL PANEL
Below is a picture of the control panel. It shows the programme selector dial as well as
the buttons and the pilot lights. These are presented by relevant numbers on the fol-
lowing pages.
1234567
1PROGRAMME selector dial
2SPIN reduction button
3OPTIONS button
4EXTRA RINSE button
5START/PAUSE button
6DELAY START button
7Pilot LightsProgramme Selector Dial
It allows you to switch the appliance on/off
and/or to select a programme.
Spin Reduction
By pressing this button you can change the
spin speed of the selected programme.
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							No spin
By selecting this option, all spinning phases
are suppressed and replaced by a drain, so
as not to wrinkle the laundry. Recommen-
ded for extremely delicate fabrics. On some
programmes the rinses will be performed
with more water.
Rinse hold
By selecting this function the water of the
last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the
fabrics from creasing. Before opening the
door it will be necessary to empty out the
water. To empty out the water, please read
the paragraph «At the end of the pro-
gramme».
Prewash
By selecting this option the machine per-
forms a prewash cycle before the main
wash phase. The washing time will be pro-
longed. This option is recommended for
heavily soiled laundry.
Daily
By pressing this button the washing dura-
tion will be reduced. To be used for lightly
soiled laundry.
Super Quick
Short cycle for lightly soiled items or for
laundry which needs only freshening up.
We recommend you to reduce the fabrics
loading.
Extra Rinse
This appliance is designed to save energy.
If it necessary to rinse the laundry using an
extra quantity of water (extra rinse), select
this option. Some additional rinses will beperformed. This option is recommended for
people who are allergic to detergents, and
in areas where the water is very soft.
Delay Start
The start of the programme can be delayed
by 3, 6 or 9 hours by means of this button.
Start Pause
This button allows you to start or to inter-
rupt the selected programme.
Indicator pilot lights
7.1
7.2
7.3
When switching on the appliance, both pilot
lights 7.1 (Prewash/Wash) and 7.2 (Rinse/
Spin) illuminate. After you have pressed the
button 5, the only light corresponding to the
running phase remains lit.
If you select the draining programme any
light will illuminate.
At the end of the cycle the light 7.3 (End) il-
luminates and, if there is not water left in
the tub, the door can be opened.
Table of symbols
Selector dial symbols:
Cotton
 EcoEconomy (Energy sav-
ing programme)
Cold wash
Synthetic
Delicate
 Wool/Handwash
Rinse
Drain
Spin
Mini
Push buttons and pilot lights:
No Spin
Rinse Hold
Extra Rinse
Delay Start
 + Prewah/Washing
 + Rinse/Spin
End
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							FIRST USE
• Ensure that the electrical and water
connections comply with the installa-
tion instructions.
• Remove the polystyrene block and
any material from the drum.
• Pour 2 litres of water into the main
wash compartment 
 of the deter-
gent drawer in order to activate theECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle
at the highest temperature without
any laundry in the machine, to re-
move any manufacturing residue
from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a
measure of detergent into the main
wash compartment and start the
machine.
DAILY USE
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 fab-
ric softener
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops.
Measure out the amount of detergent re-
quired, pour it into the main wash compart-
ment 
 or in the appropriate compartment
if the selected programme/option it requires
(see more details in «Detergent dispenser
drawer»).
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 by
turning the programme selector dial (1)
Turn the programme selector dial to the re-
quired programme. The washing machine
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							will automatically select the maximum spin
value provided for the programme you have
chosen. You can change this value by
pressing the corresponding button. The
green pilot light of the button 5 starts to
flash.
The selector dial can be turned either clock-
wise or counterclockwise. Turn to position
 to reset programme/Switching the ma-
chine off.
At the end of the programme the selec-
tor dial must be turned to position 
 ,
to switch the machine off.
Caution! If you turn the programme
selector dial to another programme
when the machine is working, the red
pilot light of button 5 will blink 3 times
to indicate a wrong selection. The
machine will not perform the new
selected programme.
Select the spin speed or No Spin by
pressing button 2
When selecting a programme, the appli-
ance proposes automatically the maximum
spin speed provided for that programme.
(See Washing programmes for the maxi-
mum allowed spin speed).
Press this button repeatedly to change the
spin speed, if you want your laundry to be
spun at a different speed. The relevant pilot
light illuminates.
Select the available options by
pressing buttons 3 and 4
Depending on the programme, different
functions can be combined. These must be
selected after choosing the desired pro-
gramme and before starting the pro-
gramme.
When these buttons are pressed, the corre-
sponding pilot lights illuminate. When they
are pressed again, the pilot lights go out. If
an incorrect option is selected, the integra-
ted red pilot light of the button 5 flashes for
3 times.
For the compatibility among the wash-
ing programmes and the options see
chapter «Washing Programmes».Select the Delay Start by pressing
button 6
Before you start the programme, if you wish
to delay the start, press the button 6 re-
peatedly, to select the desired delay. The
relevant light illuminates.
You must select this option after you have
set the programme and before you start the
programme.
You can cancel or modify the delay time at
any moment, before you press button 5.
Selecting the delayed start:
1. Select the programme and the required
options.
2. Select the delay start by pressing the
button 6.
3. Press button 5:
– the machine starts its hourly count-
down.
– The programme will start after the se-
lected delay has expired.
Cancelling the delayed start after having
started the programme:
1. Set the washing machine to PAUSE by
pressing button 5.
2. Press button 6 once, the light relevant
to the selected delay goes off
3. Press button 5 again to start the pro-
gramme.
The Delay Start can not be selected with
DRAIN programme.
Important! The selected delay can be
changed only after selecting the washing
programme again.
The door will be locked throughout the de-
lay time. If you need to open the door, you
must set the machine to PAUSE (by press-
ing the button 5) and then wait a few mi-
nutes. After you have closed the door,
press the button 5 again.
Start the programme by pressing
button 5
To start the selected programme, press the
button 5, the corresponding green pilot light
stops blinking. The pilot light corresponding
to the running phase illuminates. The appli-
ance starts operating and the door is
locked.
To interrupt a programme which is running,
press the button 5: the corresponding
green pilot light starts blinking.
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							To restart the programme from the point at
which it was interrupted, press the button 5
again. If you have chosen a delayed start,
the machine will begin the countdown.
If an incorrect option is selected, the red pi-
lot light of the button 5 blinks 3 times.
Interrupting a programme
Press the button 5 to interrupt a pro-
gramme which is running, the correspond-
ing green pilot light starts blinking.
Press the button again to restart the pro-
gramme.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to 
 to cancel a pro-
gramme which is running. Now you can se-
lect a new programme.
Opening the door
After the programme has started the door is
locked. If, for any reason, you need to open
it, set firstly the machine to PAUSE by
pressing the button 5. After a few minutes it
will be possible to open the door.
If the door remains locked, this means that
the machine is already heating or that the
water level is too high. In any case, do not
try to force the door!
If you cannot open the door but you need
to open it you have to switch the machine
off by turning the selector dial to 
 . After a
few minutes the door can be opened (pay
attention to the water level and temper-
ature!).After closing the door, it is necessary to se-
lect the programme and options again and
to press button 5.
At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically. The pilot
light of button 5 and the pilot light corre-
sponding to the just finished washing phase
go off. The light 7.3 illuminates. After a few
minutes the door can be opened.
If a programme or an option that ends with
water left in the tub has been selected, the
light 7.3 illuminates but the door remains
locked to indicate that the water must be
emptied out before opening the door.
Follow the below instructions to empty out
the water:
1.
Turn the programme selector dial to 
 .
2. Select the draining or spinning pro-
gramme.
3. Reduce the spin speed if needed, by
pressing the relevant button.
4. Press button 5.
At the end of the programme, the door can
be now opened. Turn the programme se-
lector dial to 
 to switch the machine off.
Remove the laundry from the drum and
carefully check that the drum is empty. If
you do not intend to carry out another
wash, close the water tap. Leave the door
open to prevent the formation of mildew
and unpleasant smells.
Stand by: once the programme has
finished after a few minutes the energy
saving system is enabled with the pilotlights switched on. By pressing any
button the appliance will come out of
the energy saving status.
HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
Sorting out 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, deli-
cates, woollens.
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.
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.
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							Removing stains
Stubborn stains may not be removed by
just water and detergent. It is therefore ad-
visable 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 turpen-
tine, lay the garment on a soft surface and
dab the stain with the fingertips and a cot-
ton cloth.
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
1), lay the garment on a soft cloth
and dab the stain.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above,
then treat stains with methylated spirits.
Treat any residual marks 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
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 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 tem-
perature wash programmes (60°C max)
for all types of fabric, or special for wool-
lens only.
The detergent and any additives must be
placed in the appropriate compartments of
the dispenser drawer before starting the
wash programme.
If using liquid detergents, a programme
without prewash must be selected.
Your appliance incorporates a recirculation
system which allows an optimal use of the
concentrated detergent.
Follow the product manufacturer’s recom-
mendations on quantities to use and do
not exceed the «MAX» mark in the de-
tergent dispenser drawer.
Quantity of detergent to be used
The type and quantity of detergent will de-
pend on the type of fabric, load size, de-
gree of soiling and hardness of the water
used.
Follow the product manufacturers’ instruc-
tions 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 wash-
ing.
Degrees of water hardness
Water hardness is classified in so-called
“degrees” of hardness. Information on hard-
ness of the water in your area can be ob-
tained from the relevant water supply com-
pany, or from your local authority. If the wa-
ter hardness degree is medium or high we
suggest you to add a water softener follow-
ing always the manufacturer’s instructions.
When the degree of hardness is soft, read-
just the quantity of the detergent.
1) do not use acetone on artificial silk
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