Electrolux Ewt 1011 Instruction Book

							WASHING MACHINE
INSTRUCTION BOOK
EWT 1011
EWT 811
146 5410 01 - 10/03GB
 
						

							2 FOR THE USER...............................................3
Warnings..........................................................3
Usage .........................................................3
Precautions against frost ............................3
Scrapping ....................................................3
Protection of the environment .....................3
Washing machine description...................... 4
The detergents dispenser ...........................4
The control panel ........................................4
How to do a wash ? 5
Loading the washing ...................................5
Proportioning of detergents ........................5
Choice of the required program ..................5
Choice of the spinning speed .....................5
Choice of the required option ......................5
«Delayed start» pushbutton ........................5
«Quick wash» pushbutton...........................5
«Rinse plus» pushbutton.............................5
«Spinning» pushbutton................................5
Starting the program ...................................5
Action during a program .............................6
Adding washing...........................................6
Modifying the current program.....................6
Cancelling the program ...............................6
End of program ...........................................6
Programs table ...............................................7
Washing guide ...............................................8
Sorting and preparing your washing............8
Washing load depending on the nature of the
material .......................................................8
Detergents and additives ............................8
International symbols for care of textiles .....9
Care and cleaning........................................ 10
Descaling the washing machine ...............10
The surface ...............................................10
The detergents dispenser .........................10
The drain filter ...........................................10
Operating problems .....................................11
Guarantee .....................................................12
After Sales Service.......................................12FOR THE INSTALLER..................................13
Warnings ......................................................13
Technical characteristics ...........................13
Installation ...................................................14
Unpacking ................................................14
Position ....................................................14
Moving your washing machine .................14
Leveling ....................................................14
Water inlet ................................................14
Drain ........................................................15
Electrical connection ................................15
CONTENTS
 
						

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A. FOR THE USER 
1. WARNINGS
Keep this user’s manual with your washing machine. If you sell your washing machine or give it away, make sure that
it is accompanied by its user’s manual. The new user can then be informed of how the washing machine operates
and read relevant warnings.
These warnings have been written for your safety and for the safety of others. Please read these comments
carefully before installing and using your washing machine. Thank you for your attention.
1.1. Usage
•When you receive your washing machine, unpack it
or have it unpacked immediately. Check its general
appearance. Make any reserves in writing on the
delivery form and keep a copy.
•Your washing machine was designed for use by
adults. Make sure that children do not touch it or
use it as a toy.
•Do not modify or attempt to modify the characteris-
tics of this washing machine. This could be dange-
rous for you.
•Your washing machine is intended for normal
domestic use. Do not use it for commercial or
industrial purposes or for any purpose other than
that for which it was designed : to wash, to rinse
and to spin.
•Unplug the power suplly plug and close the water
supply tap every time after using your washing
machine.
•Only wash articles that can resist machine
washing. Refer to the instructions on the label for
each article.
•Do not wash underwear with bones, or any material
without hems, or torn materials in your washing
machine.
•Remember to remove all coins, safety pins, bora-
ches, screws, etc., before each wash. They can
cause serious damage if they are left in your
washing.
•Do not put articles in your washing machine if you
have used a solvent, alcohol, trichloroethylene, etc.,
to remove stains from them. If you must use these
stain removers, wait until the product has evapora-
ted before putting the articles in the drum.
•Collect all small articles such as socks, belts, etc.,
in a small cloth bag or pillow case.
•Use the quantity of detergent indicated in the «pro-
portioning of detergents» section.
•Always unplug the washing machine before clea-
ning it and doing any maintenance.
1.2. Precautions against frost
If your washing machine is exposed to temperatures
below 0°C, take the following precautions :
•Close the tap and disconnect the water supply pipe.
•Put the end of this pipe and the drain pipe into a
bowl on the floor.•Select the «Drain» programme and make sure it
works until it is complete.
•Switch the washing machine off by putting the pro-
gram selector to the «Off»
* position or pressing on
the «On/Off»* key.
•Unplug the washing machine.
•Screw in the water inlet pipe and install the drain
pipe.
Water that remained in the pipes will then be evacua-
ted, thus preventing the formation of frost or ice that can
damage your washing machine.
The next time you want to use your washing machine,
make sure that it is installed in a room in which the tem-
perature is above 0°C.
1.3. Scrapping
All materials marked with the  symbol can be recy-
cled. Put them in a waste tip (ask for information from
your municipal offices) so that they can be recovered
and recycled.
When you take your washing machine to the tip, make
sure that everything that could be dangerous is out of
service ; cut the power supply cable flush with the sur-
face of your washing machine.
1.4. Protection of the environment
We recommend that the following instructions should
be followed to achieve savings in water and energy and
therefore to contribute to protection of the environment:
•If possible, use the washing machine at full capacity
rather than with partial loads (however, do not over-
load the drum).
•Only use the Prewash or Soak function for very
dirty washing.
•Use a detergent dose adapted to the water hard-
ness (see «proportioning of detergents» section)
and to the amount of washing and how dirty it is.
*depending on model
 
						

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2. WASHING MACHINE DESCRIPTION
1 - Control panel
2 - Lid opening handle
3 - Leveling screws
4 - Filter door
5 - Lever for moving the washing machine
2.1. The detergents dispenser
Symbols
1 - prewash 3 - softener 
(do not exceed the MAX mark)
2 - wash 4 - softener overflow (if overfilled)
2.2. The control panel 
1 - «Delayed start» pushbutton5 - «Spinning speed» pushbutton
2 - «Quick wash» pushbutton6 - Program and information display lights
3 - «Rinse plus» pushbutton7 - Program selector
4 - «Start/Pause» pushbutton
Represented model : EWT 1011
3
1
2
45
31
42
12
345
6
7
 
						

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3. HOW TO DO A WASH ?
Before the first wash in your washing machine, we re-
commend that you should do a preliminary wash at
90°C with detergent but without any washing to clean
the tub.
3.1. Loading the washing
•Lift the machine cover.
•Open the drum by pressing on the locking button A;
the two flaps automatically separate.
•Insert the washing, close the drum and the cover of
your washing machine.
Warning : before you close
the cover of your washing
machine, make sure that the
drum door is properly closed:
• the two flaps latched
together,
• the locking button A exten-
ded.
3.1.1. Proportioning of detergents
Your washing machine was designed to reduce water
and detergent consumption, therefore reduce the do-
ses recommended by detergent manufacturers.
Pour the powder detergent dose into the wash com-
partment  and into the prewash compartment  if
you chose the «prewash» option. Pour in the softener
into the  compartment if you wish.
If you are using a different type of detergent, refer to the
«detergents and additives» section in the washing gui-
de.
3.2. Choice of the required program-
me
The programmes table will tell you which is the appro-
priate programme for your washing type (see § 4). 
Put the programme selector
onto the required program-
me ;  the lights correspon-
ding to the phases making
up the programme will light
up.
3.3. Choice of the required option
The various options
should be chosen after
the programme has been
displayed and before
pressing the Start/Pause
pushbutton.Press the required pushbutton(s) ; the corresponding
lights come on.  When you press again, the lights go off.
When one of these options is not compatible with the
chosen programme, the corresponding light will flash
for a few seconds (see programme table).
3.3.1. «Delayed start» pushbutton
This option delays start of the programme. Select the
number of hours after which you want the programme
to begin by pressing on the pushbutton one or several
times.
3.3.2. «Quick wash» pushbutton
If you select this function, the wash time is reduced
depending on which program you chose.
3.3.3. «Rinse plus» pushbutton
This option adds two rinses on Cotton, Synthetics and
Delicates programmes. It is advised for allergic people
to detergent products and in areas with fresh water.
3.3.4. «Spinning» pushbutton
The maximum spin speed is defined as a function of the
type of washing and depending on the selected pro-
gramme.
However, you can reduce the speed or choose the rin-
se hold*, silence cycle*, drain*, or spinning suppres-
sion* positions.
3.4. Starting the programme
After you chose the washing programme,
press the Start/Pause pushbutton to start
the cycle. The corresponding light stays on.
It is normal that the programme selector
does not turn during the cycle.
When the washing cycle begins, the
«washing» light is on.
3.5. Action during a programme
3.5.1. Adding of laundry
Press the Start/Pause pushbutton :  the corresponding
light flashes as long as the programme is paused.  You
will then hear a double click in the locking device
when the cover opens. Press the same pushbutton
again to resume the programme.
For reasons of safety, you cannot open the cover if the
temperature of the washing water is too high.
A
* depending on model
 
						

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3.5.2. Modifying the current programme
Before modifying the current programme, you must put
the washing machine to pause by pressing on the
«Start/Pause» pushbutton. If it is impossible to make
the modification, the corresponding light flashes for few
seconds. If you decide to change the programme in any
case, you will need to cancel the current programme
(see below).
3.5.3. Cancelling the programme
If you want to cancel a programme, turn the programme
selector knob to the «off» position of the programme
selector.
You can then select a new programme after cancelling
the previous one.
3.6. End of programme
The washing machine stops automatically. You will
hear a double click in the locking device when the
cover opens.  The cycle end light goes on.
If you choose the rinse hold position*, the rinse hold li-
ght* illuminates to inform you that water has to be drai-
ned before you can open the cover. To terminate the
cycle, you can then spin the washing by choosing the
spinning programme or drain it by choosing the drai-
ning programme.
Turn the programme selector knob to the Off position.  
Take out the laundry.  
Pull out the power supply plug and close the water sup-
ply tap.
Note:  we recommend that you should leave the cover
and the drum open after use to air the washing drum.
*depending on model
 
						

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4. PROGRAMS TABLE 
The following does not show all possibilities, but simply the most frequent settings.
Program
Washing typeLoadPossible
optionsTempera-
turesApproximate
consumptions
°CliterskWhmin
COTTON + prewash
COTTON 
White or color, for exam-
ple normally dirty work
clothes, bed linen, table
linen, underwear, towels.5,0 kg
Delayed start
Quick wash
(excepted on E60°)
Rinse plus
Spinning90
E 60 (*)
4063
42
582,10
0,95
0,65
140-150
140-150
115-125
SYNTHETICS  
Synthetic fabrics, under-
wear, color fabrics, non-
iron shirts, blouses.2,5 kg50570,9085-95
DELICATE 
For all delicate mate-
rials, for example cur-
tains.2,5 kg40520,6065 - 75
HAND WASH 
Very delicate washing
marked «wash by hand».1,0 kg
Delayed start
Spinning30530,3045 - 55
WOOL  
Machine washable wool
marked «pure wool,
washable in machine,
non shrinking».1,0 kg40530,3550 - 60
FLASH
For only slightly dirty ma-
terials, except for wool.2,5 kg30430,3030 - 40
EASY IRONING 1,0 kg40650,4085 - 95
Rinse 
Hand washed washing
may be rinsed with this
program.
Depending on the 
nature of textiles.3 rinsings with liquid additive.
Spin drying.420,0530 - 40
(*) Reference program for tests according to standard IEC 456 (E60° Cotton program).
(Data provided for guidance and subject to change depending on usage conditions)
 
						

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5. WASHING GUIDE
5.1. Sorting and preparing your 
washing
•Sort the washing by type and care symbol (see
chapter 5.4: International symbols for care of texti-
les):  normal wash for strong washing that can
resist energetic wash and spin;  delicate wash for
delicate washing that should be treated more care-
fully.  For mixed loads composed of articles of diffe-
rent types of fibers, choose a program and
temperature suitable for the most fragile fiber.
•Wash white washing and color washing separa-
tely.  Otherwise, the white washing may be colored
or look gray.
•New clothes very often have too much color.  Prefe-
rably wash new clothes separately for the first time.
Respect wash separately and wash several
times separately care instructions.
•Empty pockets and spread out the washing.
•Take off all loose buttons, pins and hooks and eyes.
Close zip fasteners, tie knots in laces and straps.
•Turn clothes made of several layers of textiles (slee-
ping bags, anoraks, etc.), colored hosiery and wool
and textiles with add-on decorations, inside out.
•Wash small delicate items (socks, tights, bras, etc)
in a washing net.
•Treat curtains with special care. Remove curtain
hooks and put net curtains in a net bag or a sachet.
5.2. Washing load depending on the 
nature of the material
The quantity of washing that you put in your drum must
not exceed the maximum capacity of your washing ma-
chine.  This capacity may vary depending on the nature
of your textiles.  Reduce the quantity of washing if it is
very dirty or if you have terry cloth type materials.
Not all textiles have the same volume and the same wa-
ter retention capacity.  This is why in general the drum
should be filled:
•completely, but without excessive pressure for cot-
ton and linen, and for mixed washe,
•half full for treated cottons and synthetic fibers,
•about one third full for very delicate articles such as
net curtains and wool.
For a mixed wash, fill the drum as required for the most
delicate material.
5.3. Detergents and additives
Only use detergents and additives suitable for use in a
washing machine. Read the manufacturers instruc-
tions and respect sections 2.1 and 3.2. 
Powder detergents can be used without restriction;  li-
quid detergents should be poured either in the propor-
tioning bowl directly in the drum, or in the wash
compartment provided that the washing machine is
started immediately;  detergents in tablets or doses
must be put into the wash compartment of the deter-
gents dispenser in your washing machine.
The quantity of detergent to be used depends on the
amount of washing to be washed, the hardness of the
water and how dirty the washing is.
If the water is soft, you can reduce the doses slightly.
Increase the doses slightly if the water is hard (it is re-
commended to use a water softener) or if the washing
is very dirty or stained.
You can ask the water distribution company in your re-
gion or any other competent authority to find out the de-
gree of hardness of your water.
 
						

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5.4. International symbols for care of textiles
NORMAL
WASH
Wash at 
95°CWash at
60°CWash at 
40°CWash at 
30°CDelicate 
wash by 
handDo not wash
DELICATE 
WASH
JAVEL WATERBleaching with chlorine (Javel water) allowed 
(only cold and with a dilute solution)Do not bleach with chlorine (Javel water)
IRONINGHigh temperature
(max 200°C)
Average temperature 
(max 150°C)Low temperature
(max 100°C)Do not iron
DRY 
CLEANINGDry cleaning 
(all usual solvents)Dry cleaning 
(all solvents except 
trichloroethylene)Dry cleaning
(only oil solvents 
and R113)Do not dry clean
High 
temperature
Moderate
Temperature
DRYINGDry washing 
spread outDry washing 
hung upDry washing
on hangerDrying in drum 
allowedDo not dry
in drum
 
						

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6. CARE AND CLEANING 
Do not do any cleaning operation until you have
unplugged the washing machine.
6.1. Descaling the washing machine
Normally there is no need to descale the washing ma-
chine if the detergent was correctly proportioned.
If descaling is necessary, use a special non-corrosive 
product specially designed for washing machines that 
you can find in the shops.  Respect the proportion and 
frequency of descaling shown on your packaging.
6.2. The surface
Clean the surface of your washing machine using lu-
kewarm water and a mild detergent.  Never use alco-
hol, solvents or similar products.
6.3. The detergents dispenser
From time to time, you must clean the detergents dis-
penser in order to eliminate the possible wastes of the
detergents and then to avoid an operating problem. 
The detergent dispenser is very easy to remove for a li-
ght cleaning.
Disassembly:
Press the clips on each side of
the detergents dispenser and
pull it upwards.
You can thus clean it using
running water and a brush or a
twisted cloth.  Check that the
siphons at the back of the de-
tergents dispenser are not
blocked.
Reassembly :
Put the detergents dispenser in
the notches until they lock.
6.4. The drain filter
Clean the filter at the bottom of the washing machine
regularly.  The filter* light  comes on if the filter is blo-
cked. In this case clean it immediately. If you wash
washing that is very fluffy, clean it after each wash.
•Open the door, with a screwdriver for example:
•Drain residual water:
Put a receptacle under the
drain.  Turn the cap in the anti-
clockwise direction until it is
vertical to release residual wa-
ter.
•Remove the filter:
Unscrew the cap all the way
and take it off.  Clean it tho-
roughly with running water.
Put the assembly back and
screw it in the clockwise direc-
tion.
After cleaning the filter, you are required to closed the
door. In fact, for reasons of safety, the door must be
closed when the appliance is working.
*depending on model