Electrolux Ewt 1342 Instruction Book

							WASHING MACHINE
INSTRUCTION BOOK
EWT 1342
146 8300 00 - 04/05GB
 
						

							CONTENTS
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 control panel .........................................  4
The display...................................................  4
Configuration of your appliance....................  5
Language .....................................................  5
Clock ............................................................  5
Permanent extra rinse..................................  5
Brightness ....................................................  5
Contrast .......................................................  6
Audible signal volume ..................................  6
How to do a wash ?........................................  7
Loading the washing ....................................  7
Proportioning of detergents..........................  7
Select the desired programme .....................  7
Select the temperature .................................  7
Select the spinning speed, the rinse 
hold or Silence cycle options .......................  7
Select the desired options ............................  8
How to change a programme 
during its cycle ? ..........................................  9
Cancelling a programme ..............................  9
How to open the lid during 
a washing cycle ? .........................................  9
End of programme .......................................  9
Memories .....................................................  9
Programs table..............................................  10
Washing guide..............................................  11
Sorting and preparing your washing ..........  11
Washing load depending on 
the nature of the material ...........................  11
Detergents and additives ...........................  11
International symbols for care of textiles ....  12
Care and cleaning.........................................  13
Descaling the washing machine ................  13
The surface ................................................  13
The detergents dispenser ..........................  13
The drain filter ............................................  13
Operating problems......................................  14
Guarantee......................................................  15
After sales service........................................  15FOR THE INSTALLER...................................  16
Warnings.......................................................  16
Technical characteristics.............................  16
Installation.....................................................  17
Unpacking ..................................................  17
Position ......................................................  17
Moving your washing machine ..................  17
Leveling .....................................................  17
Water inlet..................................................  17
Drain ..........................................................  18
Electrical connection ..................................  18
 
						

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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 re-
levant warnings.
These warnings have been written for your safety and for the safety of others. Please read these comments care-
fully 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 deli-
very 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 characteristics
of this washing machine. This could be dangerous for
you.
 Your washing machine is intended for normal domestic
use. Do not use it for commercial or industrial purpo-
ses 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 sup-
ply 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, boraches,
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 evaporated 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 «propor-
tioning of detergents» section.
 Always unplug the washing machine before cleaning 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 program
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 evacuated,
thus preventing the formation of frost or ice that can dama-
ge 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 tempe-
rature is above 0°C.
1.3. Scrapping
All materials marked with the   symbol can be recycled.
Put them in a waste tip (ask for information from your mu-
nicipal 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 surface of your
washing machine.
The symbol   on the product or on its packaging indi-
cates that this product may not be treated as household
waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable col-
lection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correct-
ly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health, which could othe-
rwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product. For more detailed information about recycling of
this product, please contact your local city office, your hou-
sehold waste disposal service or the shop where you pur-
chased the product.
1.4. Protection of the environment
We recommend that the following instructions should be
followed to achieve savings in water and energy and the-
refore to contribute to protection of the environment:
 If possible, use the washing machine at full capacity
rather than with partial loads (however, do not overload
the drum).
 Only use the Prewash or Soak function for very dirty
washing.
 Use a detergent dose adapted to the water hardness
(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 control panel 
1 - Program selector and «Stop» position 3 - Pushbuttons and their functions
2 - Display 4 - «Sart/Pause» pushbutton
2.2. The display
COTTON12.45
Cycle end15.05
95C 1000              
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The detergent dispenser
1 - prewash           
2 - wash 
3 -  softener   
(do not exceed the MAX mark)
4 - softener overflow (if overfilled).
4
1
3 2
Indications about the choosed programme
Real time
End cycle time
Temperature
Spinning speed 
Rinse hold / Silence cycleSupplementary options
 
						

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3. CONFIGURATION OF YOUR 
APPLIANCE
When your appliance is connected to the electrical
network, turn the programme selector on the Cotton posi-
tion. You can then configurate your washing machine ac-
cording the following parameters :
3.1. Language
When you switch on your washing machine for the first
time (programme selector on the cotton programme), the
language that will appear in the display window will be En-
glish.
Note: If you want to change this language, please follow
the following instructions :
 Press the Spin   and Options buttons simulta-
neously for at least 2 seconds,
 Press the Change button to select the required lan-
guage,
 Press the Exit  button to confirm your choice.
3.2. Clock
Setting the time is important because the end of cycle time
display depends on it. To set the time :
 Press the Options button until the Setup option
appears,
 Press the Change button once to go into the Setup
option,
 Press the Options button to select the Clock menu,
 The time changes in minute stages just by pressing
the Change button. The time changes in 10 minute
stages by holding the Change button down.
 Press the Exit  button to confirm your choice. Then
press it once more to go back to the programme selec-
tion.
3.3. Permanent extra rinse
Your washing machine is economical with water. But in
some cases, depending on the hardness of the water or if
you have sensitive skin, it may be useful to rinse with more
water.
 Press the Options button until the Setup option
appears,
 Press the Change button once to go into the Setup
option,
 Press the Options button to select the Rinse +
menu,
 Press the Change button to select the Rinse + option
or not (YES / NO in the display window),
 Press the Exit button to confirm your choice. Then
press it once more to go back to the programme selec-
tion
When Rinse + mode is selected two additional rinses
take place in the Cotton programmes and one extra rinse
for the Synthetics and Delicates programmes. In addition,
the symbol   will appear in the options line in the display
window.
3.4. Brightness
To set the brightness of the display window:
 Press the Options button until the Setup option
appears. 
 Press the Change button once to go into the Setup
option.,
 Press the Options button to select the Brightness
menu,
 Press the Change button to set the required bri-
ghtness level,
 Press the Exit  button to confirm your choice. Then
press it once more to go back to the programme selec-
tion.
Language :
ENGLISH
OptionsChangeExit
Clock:16.04
Set time:
OptionsChangeExit
Rinse+
Yes
OptionsChangeExit
Brightness:
I--------->--------I
OptionsChangeExit
 
						

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3.5. Contrast
To set the contrast of the display window :
 Press the Options button until the Setup option
appears, 
 Press the Change button once to go into the Setup
option,
 Press the Options button to select the Contrast
menu,
 Press the Change button to set the required contrast
level,
 Press the Exit button to confirm your choice. Then
press it once more to go back to the programme selec-
tion.
3.6. Audible signal volume
To set the audible signal volume: 
 Press the Options button until the Setup option
appears,
 Press the Change button once to go into the Setup
option,
 Press the Options button to select the Sound menu,
 Press the Change button to set the required sound
level : normal, low, no sound,
 Press the Exit  button to confirm your choice. Then
press it once more to go back to the programme selec-
tion.
SOUND:
Normal
OptionsChangeExit
Contrast:
I--------->--------I
OptionsChangeExit
 
						

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4. HOW TO DO A WASH?
Before the first wash in your washing machine, we recom-
mend that you should do a preliminary wash at 90°C with
detergent but without any washing to clean the tub.
4.1. 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 extended.
4.2. Proportioning of detergents 
Your washing machine was designed to reduce water and
detergent consumption, therefore reduce the doses
recommended by detergent manufacturers.
Pour the powder detergent dose into the wash
compartment   and into the prewash compartment   if
you chose the «prewash» option. Pour the softener into
the compartment   and Javel water 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 guide.
4.3. Select the desired programme
Turn the programme selector to
choose the desired programme.
The appropriate message will ap-
pear in the display window. The
display window will show the time
the selected programme cycle will
finish, with the calculation based
on the maximum load for each
type of material. The Start/ Pause
button light will start to flash. If you have a small load to
wash, at the start of the cycle the display window will still
show the end of the cycle as if it were a maximum load.
The duration display will be gradually adjusted while the
cycle is running through.
4.4. Select the temperature
Keep pressing the Temperature button to increase or
reduce the temperature if you want your washing washed
at a different temperature from the one selected by the
washing machine. Some programmes do not allow you to
change the temperature (the selection error message will
appear in the display window).
The maximum temperature available message will appear
on the second line of the display window (instead of cycle
end at). The temperature selected will appear in the
corner of the 3rd line of the display window.
4.5. Select the spinning speed, the rin-
se hold or Silence cycle options 
Press the button Spinning   to change the spin speed
if you want your washing to be spun at a different speed
from the one selected by the washing machine.
By pressing the spin speed button you can also choose the
0 no spin option, Rinse hold option   and Silence cycle
option . 
 The 0 no spin option : stops all spin phases and
increases the number of rinses for the Cottons and
Synthetics programmes.
 Rinse hold   option : the washing machine will not
empty the last rinse water and so the washing will not
crease.
 Silence  cycle   option : the washing machine will not
empty the last rinse water and so the washing will not
crease.  As all the spin phases will be cut out the
washing cycle will be less noisy and can be selected at
night. Rinses on the Cotton and Synthetics program-
mes will use more water. 
The relevant message will appear on the second line of the
display window. The spin speed selected will be indicated
on the 3rd line above the Spin   button.
After a rinse hold or Night silence cycle you can choose
one of the following programmes:
 DRAIN : To drain the water, select the drain   pro-
gramme using the programme selector then press the
Start/Pause button.
 SPIN : to spin the washing choose the spin   or the
delicate spin   programmes with the programmes
selector : select the spinning speed using the «spin
» button and then press the START/PAUSE button.
A
COTTONS13.45
Cycle end at :16.07
60°C1300
OptionsChangeExit
COTTONS13.45
Max. 95°C16.07
60°C1300
OptionsChangeExit
 
						

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4.6. Select the desired options
Depending on the programme selected only certain
options are available and visible during the selection
period. In addition not all options are compatible with
each other. The incompatible options symbols will di-
sappear from the display window. 
The Options button allows you to move from one option
symbol to another, the Change button allows you to se-
lect or change the status of the various symbols and the
Exit button allows you to return to the previous selection.
The various functions must be selected after choosing the
desired programme and before pressing the Start/Pause
button.
When you press the Options button all the symbols for
options compatible with the selected programme will ap-
pear in the display window.
The first option will begin to flash. Its name and status will
appear in the display window.  If you want to change the
option status press the Change button. A line will appear
below the option symbols indicating that the option has
been selected. To select other options press the Options
button again and proceed as before.
When you have finished selecting options, press the Exit
button and the selected symbols will remain in the display
window.
Note : to change options already selected, repeat the abo-
ve procedure.
Important : When selecting options, if you press the Tem-
perature, Spin or Start/Pause buttons, these functions
will be carried out.
4.6.1.  Occasional rinse+ option
This option can be selected for all programmes except Wo-
ol, Hand wash and the short programme. The washing ma-
chine will add two rinses for Cotton programmes and just
one for Synthetics, Delicates and Silk programmes.This option is recommended for sensitive skins and in re-
gions where the water is very soft.
You can select this option for all programmes permanently
(see paragraph 3.3) or just for one particular programme.
4.6.2.  Short / extra short option
This option can be used for slightly soiled Cotton fabrics,
Synthetics or Delicates to obtain good washing results in a
very short time. The washing time will be reduced depen-
ding on the type of washing and the temperature selected.
Two options can be selected: the Short or the Extra
short option;  these will be shown in the display window.
4.6.3.   Delay start option
With this option you can postpone the start of a washing
programme by 30, 60, 90 minutes, two - 20 hours. The time
you have selected is shown in the display window.
You must select this option after selecting the programme
and before pressing the Start/Pause button. You can chan-
ge or cancel the delayed start option at any time before
pressing the Start/Pause button. If you have already
pressed the Start/Pause button and you wish to change or
cancel the delayed start, proceed as follows :
 Set the washing machine to Pause by pressing the
Start/Pause button
 Deselect the Delayed Start option by changing the sta-
tus,
 Press the Start/ Pause button to start the programme.
Important ! The lid will be locked during the delayed start
period. If you need to open it you must first of all set the
washing machine to Pause by pressing the Start/Pause
button. After closing the lid again, press the Start/Pause
button. The deferred start cannot be selected with the Spin
and Drain programmes.
4.6.4.   Pre-wash option
Select this option if you want your washing to be pre-
washed before the main wash (cant be used with Wool,
Hand wash, Silk and Flash 30 programmes).
Pre-washing ends with a short spin for Cotton and Synthe-
tics programmes whereas the water is only drained in De-
licates programmes.
4.6.5.   Intensive option
For very dirty washing. This option can only be selected for
Cotton and Synthetics programmes. The washing time will
be increased depending on the temperature of the cycle
and the type of fabric.
4.6.6.   Easy iron option
When choosing this option the washing is washed and
spun gently to avoid any creasing. Because of this ironing
is easier. This option can be used for Cotton and Synthetic
fabrics. In addition the washing machine will carry out ad-
ditional rinses for Cotton and Synthetics programmes.
If this option is used with Cotton programmes, the spin
speed will be automatically reduced to 1000 rpm.
4.6.7.   Economyѝoption
This option can be selected only for synthetics lightly or
normally soiled with a temperature of 40°C or higher. The
washing time will be prolonged.
COTTONS13.45
Max. 1300 rpm16.07
60°C1000
OptionsChangeExit
COTTONS13.45
Cycle end at :16.07
60°C1000  
OptionsChangeExit
 
						

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4.6.8. Start the programme
Press the Start/Pause button. The
relevant light will stop flashing.
The message corresponding to
the phase that is running will ap-
pear in the display window. If you
have selected a delayed start  the
washing machine will start its
countdown.
4.7. How to change a programme 
during its cycle ?
Before making any changes you must pause the washing
machine by pressing the Start/Pause button. Any phase
can be changed before the programme starts.
When the programme has started you can only reset the
washing machine by turning the programme selector to
Stop  position O and then selecting a new programme.
The washing water remains in the drum. To empty the wa-
ter before starting a new washing cycle, you must cancel
the programme and select the Drain cycle. Start the new
programme by pressing the Start/Pause button.
4.8. Cancelling a programme
Turn the programme selector to the Stop position O to
cancel the programme that is running. Now you can select
a new programme.
4.9. How to open the lid during a 
washing cycle ?
During the first 10 minutes of a cycle you can open the lid
(the messages Immediate Opening / cycle phase ap-
pear in the display window). You can pause the machine :
the messages Pause / Drum positioning will appear in
the display window.
If the following safety conditions have been observed:
 the washing machine is not in a heating phase greater
than 55°C,
 the drum is not revolving.
It is possible to open the lid. After hearing the double click,
the messages Pause / Door openable will appear in the
display window. You can now open the lid.
If the safety conditions are not met, it is impossible to open
the lid;  the messages Pause / Door locked will appear
in the display window. Press the Start/Pause button to start
the current cycle again.
4.10. End of programme
At the end of the programme the washing machine will
stop automatically, an audible signal will sound (if you
have not selected the No sound option) and the messa-
ges cycle ended / Door openable will appear alterna-
tely.
If you have selected the rinse hold or Silence cycle op-
tions the Start/Pause button light is off. To drain or spin,
turn the programme selector to the Drain, Spin or Delicate
Spin programme. The Door locked message will appear
in the display window.
An electronic system moves the drum to the high position
when the cycle has finished. This system enables you to
load and unload the washing more easily. The lid can be
opened when the locking device sounds a double click (if
the machine is unbalanced which alters the operation, turn
the drum by hand).
Turn the programme selector to the Stop position to turn
the washing machine off. Take the washing out. Remove
the plug and turn off the water supply.
We recommend that you leave the lid and the drum open
after use to air the interior.
Note: after a long period the time on your washing machine
will have to be reset.
4.11. Memories
Frequently used programme settings can be saved. There
are 3 memories available for this. The saved programme
may be selected in the same way as any other washing
programme by using the programme selector.
 Select the programme and washing cycle settings,
 Press the Options button until the Setup option
appears.
 Press the Change button once to go into the Setup
option.
 Select one of the memories using the Options button
: the Memory 1 : store program? message will
appear in the display window.
 To save the selected programme press the Change
button.  The Stored message will appear in the dis-
play window.
 Press the Exit button twice to return to programme
selection.
Note: to change saved programme settings repeat the pro-
cedure from the beginning.
The programmes you have saved can be accessed from
the programme selector under the heading Memories.
COTTONS 13.45
Washing16.07
60°C1000  
OptionsChangeExit
COTTONS16.07
Door openable16.07
60°C1000  
OptionsChangeExit
 
						

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5. PROGRAMS TABLE
The following does not show all possibilities, but simply the most frequent settings.
Program
Washing typeLoadOptions 
possiblesTempera-
turesAppoximate 
consumptions
°CLitreskWh
 COTTON 
White or coloured, for example,
working laundry normally soiled,
bed linen, table linen, underwear,
towels.5,0 kg Rinse +
Short / Extra short
Delay start
Pre-wash
Intensiv
Easy iron90 48 1,70
 COTTON
This program can give the same
washing results as the cotton pro-
gram, and is also suitable for syn-
thetics.5,0 kg Rinse +
Delay start
Pre-wash
Easy iron60 (*) 42 0,85
 SYNTHETICS 
Synthetic fabrics, underwear, color
fabrics, non-iron shirts, blouses.2,5 kg Rinse +
Short / Extra short
Delay start
Pre-wash
Intensiv
Easy iron
Economy60 39 0,85
 DELICATES 
For all delicate materials, for exam-
ple curtains.2,5 kg Rinse +
Short / Extra short
Delay start
Pre-wash40 38 0,55
 HANDWASH 
Very delicate washing marked 
«wash by hand».1,0 kg
Delay start40 45 0,50
 WOOL 
Machine washable wool marked
«pure wool, washable in machine,
non shrinking».1,0 kg 40 38 0,35
 SILK
Machine-washable laundry at 30°C1,0 kg Rinse +
Delay start30 38 0,22
 FLASH 30 min
For only slightly dirty materials, ex-
cept for wool.2,5 kg
Delay start30 40 0,15
 RINSESHand washed washing may be rinsed with
this program.29 0,15
 DRAININGTo do a draining after a rinse hold (silence
cycle).-0,01
 SPINNINGTo do a spinning after a rinse hold (silence
cycle) at max 1300 rpm.-0,03
 DELICATE SPINNINGTo do a short spinning after a rinse hold (si-
lence cycle) at max 700 rpm.-0,02
(*) Reference program for tests according to standard IEC 456 (60° Cotton prog.)
Using