Electrolux Ewt 1342 Instruction Book
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11 6. WASHING GUIDE 6.1. Sorting and preparing your washing • Sort the washing by type and care symbol (see chap- ter 6.4: International symbols for care of textiles): nor- mal wash for strong washing that can resist energetic wash and spin; delicate wash for delicate washing that should be treated more carefully. For mixed loads composed of articles of different types of fibers, choose a program and temperature suitable for the most fragile fiber. Wash white washing and color washing separately. Otherwise, the white washing may be colored or look gray. New clothes very often have too much color. Prefera- bly wash new clothes separately for the first time. Res- pect 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. 6.2. 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 machine. 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 water retention capacity. This is why in general the drum should be filled: completely, but without excessive pressure for cotton 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 de- licate material. 6.3. Detergents and additives Only use detergents and additives suitable for use in a washing machine. Read the manufacturers instructions and respect sections 2 and 4.2. Powder detergents can be used without restriction; liquid detergents should be poured either in the proportioning bowl directly in the drum, or in the wash compartment pro- vided that the washing machine is started immediately; detergents in tablets or doses must be put into the wash compartment of the detergents 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 wa- ter and how dirty the washing is. If the water is soft, you can reduce the doses slightly. In- crease the doses slightly if the water is hard (it is recom- mended to use a water softener) or if the washing is very dirty or stained. You can ask the water distribution company in your region or any other competent authority to find out the degree of hardness of your water.
12 6.4. International symbols for care of textiles NORMAL WASH Wash at 95°CWash at 60°CWash at 40°CWash at 30°C Delicate 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
13 7. CARE AND CLEANING Do not do any cleaning operation until you have unplugged the washing machine. 7.1. Descaling the washing machine Normally there is no need to descale the washing machine if the detergent was correctly proportioned. If descaling is necessary, use a special non-corrosive pro- duct specially designed for washing machines that you can find in the shops. Respect the proportion and frequency of descaling shown on your packaging. 7.2. The surface Clean the surface of your washing machine using lu- kewarm water and a mild detergent. Never use alcohol, solvents or similar products. 7.3. The detergents dispenser From time to time, you must clean the detergents dispen- ser in order to eliminate the possible wastes of the deter- gents and then to avoid an operating problem. The detergent dispenser is very easy to remove for a light cleaning. Disassembly: Press the clips on each side of the detergents dispenser and pull it upwards. You can thus clean it using run- ning water and a brush or a twis- ted cloth. Check that the siphons at the back of the detergents dis- penser are not blocked. Reassembly : Put the detergents dispenser in the notches until they lock. 7.4. The drain filter Clean the filter at the bottom of the washing machine regu- larly. 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 re- lease residual water. Remove the filter: Unscrew the cap all the way and take it off. Clean it tho-roughly with running water. Put the as- sembly back and screw it in the clockwise direction. 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
14 8. OPERATING PROBLEMS Many checks have been carried out during the manufacture of your washing machine. During machine operation it is pos- sible that one of the following messages appears on the display : Problem with the water supply ............................... «No incoming water. Check tap & hose» Problem with water draining.................................... «No drain. Check drain hose / filter» Lid open................................................................... «Door not closed. Please check» Once the problem has been eliminated, press the START/PAUSE button to restart the programme. If after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre. Symptom Cause The washing machine will not start or will not fill: the washing machine is not correctly connected, the elec- trical installation is not working, the cover of your washing machine and the drum flaps are not correctly closed (Door not closed. Please check) you did not control the program start correctly, there is a power failure, the water supply is closed off (No incoming water. Check tape & hose) the water tap is closed (No incoming water. Check tap & hose) the water inlet is blocked (No incoming water. Check tap & hose) The washing machine fills up but empties again immediately: the drain siphon is attached too low (see installation sec- tion). The washing machine will not spin or will not empty: the drain pipe is blocked or kinked (No drain. Check drain hose / filter) the drain filter is blocked (Filter blocked / Pump blocked) the anti-unbalance mass safety device has tripped; bad distribution of washing in the drum, The RINSE HOLD option, NIGHT CYCLE or NO SPIN has been selected. the height of the drain siphon is wrong. There is water on the floor around the washing machine: excess detergent has made too much foam that over- flowed (Excess detergent), the detergent is not suitable for washing machine, the drain siphon is not hooked on properly, the drain filter was not put back into place, the water inlet pipe is leaking. Washing results are not satisfactory: the detergent is not suitable for machine washing, there is too much washing in the drum, the washing program is not appropriate, there is not enough detergent. The machine is vibrating or noisy: not all the packing was removed from the machine (see unpacking section), the washing machine is not leveled and properly packed, the washing machine is too close to the wall or furniture, the washing is not well distributed in the drum, the load is not sufficient. The washing cycle is much too long : the water inlet is blocked (No incoming water. Check tap & hose) there was a power supply failure or the water was cut off, the motor temperature safety device tripped, the water inlet temperature is lower than normal, the foam detection safety system tripped (too much deter- gent) and the washing machine evacuated the foam, the anti-unbalance mass safety device tripped, an additio- nal phase was added to distribute the washing in the drum better.
15 9. GUARANTEE Depending to the Sales Company. 10. AFTER SALES SERVICE If you have an operating problem, refer to the Operating problems section. If any work is necessary after you have made all your checks, your washing machine dealer is the first person authorized to take action. Otherwise, you can always call Consumers Help that will inform you of the address of an After Sales Service. When you call the After Sales Service, mention the model and product number of your washing machine, and its serial num- ber. This information is given on the inside of the filter door and on the data plate at the back of the washing machine. If any work is done on your washing machine, insist that your After Sales Service uses manufacturer certified spare parts.The washing machine stops during a washing cy- cle : the water or electricity supply is defective, a RINSE HOLD, NIGHT CYCLE or NO SPIN option was programmed. The lid does not open during the cycle : the washing machine is in a heating phase beyond 55°C the water level is too high the drum is turning The drum is not in high position at the end of the cycle : the drum could not reach the right position due to a persis- tent unbalanced mass; turn the drum manually. The following message «Door not closed. Please check» appears in the display window : the lid is not correctly closed. The following message «No drain. Check drain hose / filter» appears in the display window : the drain filter is blocked, the drain pipe is blocked or kinked, the drain pipe is too high (see «installation»), the drain pump is blocked, the installation siphon is blocked. The following message «No incoming water. Check tap & hose» appears in the display win- dow : the water tap is closed, the water network has been cut off. The following message «Warning : EA6 * / See instructions booklet» appears in the display window : the flaps of the drum door are opened. Softener or Javel water flows through the over- flow orifice when filling. you did not put in the right amount, the siphons at the back of the detergents dispenser are blocked. The following message «Excess detergent» ap- pears in the display window : you did not put in the right amount. The following message «Warning : E / See ins- tructions booklet» appears in the display win- dow or the washing machine will not start or will be in Pause : turn the programme selector on the OFF position and call the After Sales Service. *Depending on the model.Symptom Cause
16 B. FOR THE INSTALLER 1. WARNINGS This washing machine is heavy. Take care when moving it. You must remove the packing on the washing machine before use. Failure to remove all transport protection devices can cause damage to the washing machine or nearby furniture. The washing machine must be unplugged while packing is being removed. Do not allow any one other than a qualified plumber to make the hydraulic connections necessary to install your washing machine. The washing machine must be plugged in to a power outlet with a conform earth. Call a qualified electrician if the electrical installation in your residence is such that you have to modify it before you can connect your washing machine. Please read the instructions in the electrical connec- tions chapter carefully before connecting your washing machine. After installing your washing machine, make sure that it is not standing on its electrical power supply cable. When your machine is installed on a carpeted floor, make sure that the carpet does not close off the venti- lation openings near the bottom of the machine. The power supply cable may be only replaced by the After Sales Service. Your manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damage resulting from a nonconform installation. 2. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS DIMENSIONS Height Width Depth850 mm 400 mm 600 mm VOLTAGE / FREQUENCY TOTAL POWER230 V / 50 Hz 2300 W WATER PRESSURE Connection to the water networkMinimum Maximum0,05 MPa (0,5 bar) 0,8 MPa (8 bars) Type 20x27 This washing machine complies with CEE directive 89-336 about the limitation of radioelectric disturbances and directive CEE 73-23 for electrical safety.
17 3. INSTALLATION 3.1. Unpacking Packing used to protect internal parts of the washing machine during transport must be removed before the washing machine is put into service for the first time. Remove all packing from the washing machine. Tilt the washing machine sideways and then remo- ve the packing under the motor, and straighten the washing machi- ne. Tilt the washing machine back- wards, rotate it by a quarter of a turn on one of its corner to remove the transport base. Open the washing machine lid and remove the immobilization packing and plastic films. Close the lid. Use a 10 mm spanner to remove the two screws and spacers at the back. You can now see the openings that must be closed with the caches in the pack attached to the washing machine; do not forget to fold down the central capsule. Make sure that you have removed all these parts from your washing machine and keep them so that you can use them again if you need them for future transport.If you want to keep your washing machine aligned with the adjacent furniture, you can cut the pipe sup- port strip at the back of your washing machine. Leave the two side closers in place. 3.2. Position Put the washing machine on a flat hard floor in a well ven- tilated room. Make sure that your washing machine does not touch the wall or any other furniture in the room. 3.3. Moving your washing machine If you want to move your washing machine, lift it onto its rollers by pulling the lever at the bottom of the washing machine all the way to the left. When you have put your washing machine into the required location, put the lever back into its initial position. 3.4. Leveling Precise leveling will prevent vibrations, noise and move- ments of the washing machine during operation. Make the washing machine level by adjusting the leveling screw that is too short. Unscrew the stand and locking collar assembly (lift the washing machine if necessary). When the washing machine is sta- ble, maintain the stand on the ground and turn the locking collar as far as posible. 3.5. Water inlet This device (the aqua-control hose) protects against water damage. The water inlet hose may perish due to natural wear : if this happens, this device stops water entering the appliance. The fault is shown when a red mark appears in the window «A». Turn off the water inlet tap and call the After Sales Department. Please install the water inlet hose onto the back of your washing machine :
18 - Screw on the bottom fitting of the water inlet hose as shown in fig.1 and fig.2. - Connect the feed hose connector onto the water inlet tap. - Turn on the water inlet tap. The water inlet hose cannot be extended. If it is too short, please contact the After Sales Department. 3.6. Drain - Assemble the hose holder onto the drain hose. - Place the assembly in a drainage pipe (or in a sink) at a height between 70 and 100 cm. Make sure that it will not fall out. You must provide an air intake at the end of the drainage hose, to avoid any water being siphoned. Important: the drainage hose must not be extended, on any account. If it is too short, contact a qualified engineer. 3.7. Electrical connection You can only connect this washing machine to 230 V sin- gle phase power supply. Check rating of the fuse line: 10 A at 230V. The washing machine must not be connected through an extension cable or a power bar. Check that the earthing connection is conform with the re- gulations in force.
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