Electrolux Eww 148540 W User Manual

							You can select now a new programme.
OPENING THE DOOR
After the programme has started (or during
the delay time) the door is locked, if you
need to open it, set first the machine to
PAUSE by pressing the button 8.
If the icon 2.8 disappears after some mi-
nutes, the door can be opened.
If the icon 2.8 does not go off, this means
that the machine is already heating or that
the water level is too high. 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 8.
AT THE END OF THE PROGRAMME
The machine stops automatically. Three
blinking zeros ( 
 ) appear on the dis-
play.
The pilot light of button 8 goes off. Some
acoustic signals sound for a few minutes.If a programme or an option that ends with
water left in the tub has been set, the icon
2.8 remains displayed to indicate that the
water must be emptied out before opening
the door.
The drum continues to run at regular inter-
vals until the water draining.
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 8.
At the end of the programme, the icon 2.8
disappears and the door can be opened.
Turn the programme selector 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 finish-
ed after a few minutes the energy saving
system will be enabled. The brightness ofthe display is reduced. By pressing any but-
ton the appliance will come out of the ener-
gy saving status.
USE - DRYING
DRYING ONLY
Warning!
The recommended load size is 4 kg for cot-
tons and linen, 3 kg for synthetic items and
1.5 kg for wool.
Important! For wool items the timed drying
is the only drying available (Drying Time
button).
By pressing Drying Time button it is
also possible to dry up to 6 kg of cot-
ton items (see the «Drying Pro-
gramme » table).
Warning!The water tap must be open and the
drain hose must be positioned in the
sink or connected to the drain pipe.
1. Load the laundry.
2. Select a spin cycle at the maximum
spin speed allowed for the type of laun-
dry in order to obtain the best drying
performances.
3. Select the drying programme for Cot-
tons, Synthetic or Wool in the Drying
sector of the programme selector dial.
4. If you wish to select an automatic dry-
ing (for cottons and synthetic items on-
ly), press the button 5 until the icon
corresponding to the required dryness
degree appears on the display marked
with the icon  .
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							5. If you wish to select a timed drying,
press the button 6 until the time you
want appears on the display (see the
«Drying Programme» table). Every time
you press this button the drying time in-
creases by 5 minutes.
Note!
The programme time will automatically
increase by some minutes.
6. Press button 8 to start the programme.
The time remaining is updated every
minute.
7. At the end of the programme, the buz-
zer sounds. Three blinking «0.00» zeros
appear on the display. The door locked
icon 2.8 is on.
During the last 10 minutes of the drying
cycle the appliance performs an anti-
crease phase. Through this time the
door is locked. The display shows three
flashing zeros «0.00».
At the end of the anti-crease phase the
door locked icon 2.8 disappears.
If you wish to open the door before or
during the anti-crease phase or to in-
terrupt it, press any button or turn the
programme selector dial to any pro-
gramme position (except O).8. Turn the selector dial to the O position
to switch the machine off.
9. Remove the laundry from the drum.
Note!
The different type of cottons (towelling,
sheets, shirts, and so on) or any laundry
items rolling up during the spinning phase
may result in partial dryness. In the excep-
tional case that at the end of the cycle the
laundry remains slightly wet, we suggest
that you unfold the rolled up items, redis-
tribute them evenly in the drum and select
an additional drying cycle of 20-30 minutes.
If you set only 10 minutes of drying
phase with the drying time button (6),
the appliance performs only a cooling
phase.
USE - WASHING & DRYING
NON-STOP PROGRAMME - WASHING
AND AUTOMATIC DRYING
The maximum load size is 4 kg for cotton
and 3 kg for synthetic.
Caution! Do not use a dosing
device/ball when carrying out a
washing and drying programme.
1. Load the laundry.
2. Add detergent and fabric softener.
3. Switch the machine on by turning the
selector dial to the set washing pro-
gramme/fabric.4. Select the required options by pressing
the relevant buttons.
If possible, do not select a spin
speed lower than that proposed by
the appliance to avoid too long a
drying time therefore saving ener-
gy.
In any case the reduction of the spin
speed is only possible after selecting
drying.
For cottons and synthetic the lowest
value you can select is 900 r.p.m.
5. Set the dryness degree by pressing
button 5. The display shows the whole
duration of the washing and the set
drying cycle.
6. Start the programme by pressing but-
ton 8. The time remaining is updated
every minute on the display.
7. At the end of the programme turn the
selector dial to the O position to switch
the machine off. Remove the laundry.
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							NON-STOP PROGRAMME - WASHING
AND TIMED DRYING
The recommended load size is 4 kg for cot-
ton, 3 kg for synthetic and 1.5 for wool.
By pressing Drying Time button it is al-
so possible to dry up to 6 kg of cotton
items (see the «Drying Programme » ta-
ble).
Caution! Do not use a dosing
device/ball when carrying out a
washing and drying programme.
1. Load the laundry and add detergent
and fabric softener.
2. Switch the machine on by turning the
selector dial to the set washing pro-
gramme/fabric.
3. Select the required options by pressing
the relevant buttons.
If possible, do not select a spin
speed lower than that proposed by
the appliance to avoid too long a
drying time therefore saving ener-
gy.
In any case the reduction of the spin
speed is only possible after selecting
drying.
The lowest values you can select are
the following:
– 900 r.p.m. for cottons and synthetics
and 700 r.p.m. for delicate fabrics
– 900 r.p.m. ( or 1000 r.p.m. depend-
ing on the model) for wool.4. Set the drying time by pressing button
5. The display shows the whole dura-
tion of the washing and the set drying
cycle.
If you set only 10 minutes of drying
phase at the end of the wash, the dis-
play shows the total duration of the
programme that includes also the un-
rolling and the cooling phase.
5. Start the programme by pressing but-
ton 8. The time remaining is updated
every minute on the display.
6. At the end of the programme turn the
selector dial to the O position to switch
the machine off and remove the laun-
dry.
FLUFF IN THE FABRICS
During the WASHING AND/OR DRYING
PHASE, certain types of fabric, such as
sponge, wool, sweatshirt, could release
fluff.
The released fluff could stick to the fabrics
during the next cycle.
This drawback increases with technical fab-
rics.
To prevent the fluff in your clothes, it is
recommended:
• To do not wash dark fabrics after you
washed and dried light colored fabrics
(new sponge, wool, sweatshirt especially)
and vice versa.
• To air-dry this type of fabrics when they
are washed the first time.• To clean the drain filter.
• After the drying phase, thoroughly clean
the empty drum, the gasket and the door
with a wet rag.
To remove the fluff inside the drum, run
a special programme to clean it:
• Empty the drum and clean the drum, the
gasket and the door with a wet rag.
• Turn the programme selector to the rinse
programme.
• Activate the cleaning function by pressing
at the same time button 
 (9) and but-
ton 6 until the display shows CLE.
•Press button 8 to start the programme.
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							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.
TEMPERATURES
95° or 90°for normally soiled white cot-
tons and linen (e.g. tea cloths,
towels, tablecloths, sheets...)
60°/50°
for normally soiled, colour fast
garments (e.g. shirts, night
dresses, pyjamas....) in linen,
cotton or synthetic fibres and
for lightly soiled white cotton
(e.g. underwear)
40°-30°-
Cold
for delicate items (e.g. net cur-
tains), mixed laundry including
synthetic fibres and woollens
bearing the label «pure new
wool, machine washable, non-
shrink»
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.
Make sure that no metal objects are
left in the laundry (e.g. hair clips, safety
pins, pins).
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.
MAXIMUM LOADS
Recommended loads are indicated in the
washing programme charts.
General rules:
•Cotton, linen: drum full but not too
tightly packed;
•Synthetics: drum no more than half full;
•Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum
no more than one third full.Washing a maximum load makes the most
efficient use of water and energy.
For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load
size.
LAUNDRY WEIGHTS
The following weights are indicative:
The following weights are indicative:
bathrobe1200 g
quilt cover700 g
man’s work shirt600 g
sheet, man’s pyjamas500 g
tablecloth250 g
pillow case, towelling towel,
night dress, man’s shirt200 g
tea cloth, ladies’ briefs, nap-
kin, blouse, men’s under-
pants100 g
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.
1) do not use acetone on artificial silk
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							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 ofthe 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.
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.
A water softener must be added when
water has a medium-high degree of
hardness (from degree of hardness II).
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
The quantity of detergent can then al-
ways be adjusted to degree of hard-
ness 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
DRYING HINTS
PREPARING THE DRYING CYCLE
As a dryer, the appliance works on the con-
densation principle.
Therefore, the water tap must be open
and the drain hose must drain water in-
to a sink or into the drain pipe, even
during the drying cycle.
Attention!
Before starting the drying programme, re-
duce the loads of washed laundry, in order
to obtain good performances.LAUNDRY NOT SUITABLE FOR
DRYING
• Particularly delicate items such as syn-
thetic curtains, woollen and silk, gar-
ments with metal inserts, nylon stock-
ings, bulky garments such as anoraks,
bed covers, quilts, sleeping bags and du-
vets must not be machine dried.
• Avoid drying dark clothes with light col-
oured fluffy items such as towels as
these can attract the fluff.
• Remove the laundry when the appliance
has finished drying.
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							• To avoid a static charge when drying is
completed, use either a fabric softener
when you are washing the laundry or a
fabric conditioner specifically for tumble
dryers.
• Garments padded with foam-rubber or
materials similar to foam-rubber must not
be machine dried; they represent a fire
hazard.
• Also, fabrics containing residue of setting
lotions or hair sprays, nail solvents or
similar solutions must not be machine
dried in order to avoid the formation of
harmful vapours.
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 re-circulation
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.
GARMENT LABELS
For drying, follow the indications given on
the manufacturer’s labels:• = May be tumble dried
•
 = Drying at high temperature
•
 = Drying at reduced temperature
•
 = Do not tumble dry.
DRYING CYCLE DURATION
The drying time may vary depending on:
• speed of the final spin
• dryness degree required (iron dry, store
dry)
•type of laundry
• weight of the load size .
The average drying time for a timed drying
are indicated in the «Drying programmes»
chapter. The experience will help you to dry
your laundry in a more suitable way, ac-
cording to the different fabrics. Take note of
the duration drying time of the already per-
formed cycles.
ADDITIONAL DRYING
If the laundry is still damp at the end of the
drying programme, select a short drying cy-
cle again.
Warning! Do not over dry the
laundry in order to avoid creasing
of fabrics or garment’s shrinking.
WASHING PROGRAMMES
Programme - Maximum and Minimum Tempera-
ture - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed -
Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of LaundryOptionsDetergent Com-
partment
Bomull
90° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Spin at the maximum speed
Max. load 8 kg - Reduced load 4 kg
White and coloured cotton (normally soiled items).SPIN REDUCTION
NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE HOLD
NO SPIN
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
1)
Bomull + Förtvätt
90° - Cold
Prewash - Main wash - Rinses
Spin at the maximum speed
Max. load 8 kg - Reduced load 4 kg
White or coloured cottons with prewash phase
(heavily soiled items).SPIN REDUCTION
NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE HOLD
NO SPIN
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
1)
 2)
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							Programme - Maximum and Minimum Tempera-
ture - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed -
Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of LaundryOptionsDetergent Com-
partment
Syntet
60° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm
Max. load 4 kg - Reduced load 2 kg
Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured
garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.SPIN REDUCTION
NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE HOLD
NO SPIN
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
1)
Fintvätt
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 700 rpm
Max. load kg 4 - Reduced load kg 2
Delicate fabrics: acrylics, viscose, polyester.NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE HOLD
NO SPIN
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
1)
Ylle / Handtvätt 40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 1000 rpm
Max. load 2 kg
Washing programme for machine washable wool as
well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fab-
rics.
SPIN REDUCTION
NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE HOLD
NO SPIN
Silke
30° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 700 rpm
Max. load 1 kg
Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and
mixed synthetic items.SPIN REDUCTION
NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE HOLD
NO SPIN
Rinse
Rinse - Long spin
Spin at the maximum speed
Max. load 8 kg
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin
cotton garments which have been washed by hand.
To intensify the rinsing action, select the option EX-
TRA RINSE. The appliance will add some additional
rinses.SPIN REDUCTION
NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE HOLD
NO SPIN
EXTRA RINSE
Drain
Draining of water
Max. load 8 kg
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in pro-
grammes with the option selected, which ends with
water left in the tub.  
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							Programme - Maximum and Minimum Tempera-
ture - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed -
Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of LaundryOptionsDetergent Com-
partment
Spin
Drain and long spin
Spin at the maximum speed
Max. load 8 kg
Separate spin for hand washed garments and after
programmes with the option selected, which ends
with water left in the tub. You can choose the spin
speed by pressing the relevant button to adapt it to
the fabrics to be spun.SPIN REDUCTION 
Bomull ekonomi
90° - 40°
Main wash - Rinses
Spin at the maximum speed
Max. load 8 kg
White and fast coloured cotton.
This programme can be selected for slightly or nor-
mally soiled cotton items. The temperature will de-
crease and the washing time will be extended. This al-
lows to obtain a good washing efficiency so saving
energy.SPIN REDUCTION
NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE HOLD
NO SPIN
EXTRA RINSE
Filt
40° - 30°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 700 rpm
Max. load 2.5 kg
For a single washable synthetic blanket or duvet.  
Torkning - Ylle
Drying wool programme. It can be used with timed
drying only.  
Torkning - Syntet
Drying synthetic programme. It can be used with
timed drying or with automatic drying (dryness de-
gree: store dry).  
Torkning - Bomull
Drying cotton programme. It can be used with timed
drying or with automatic drying (dryness degree: extra
dry, store dry, iron dry).  
O = OFF
For cancelling the programme which is running or to
switch the machine off .  
1) If you select the Super Quick option by pressing the buttons 9, we recommend that you reduce the maximum load
as indicated in this chart. Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results. If you select
the Refresh or Super Refresh option, we recommend that you reduce the load even more.
2) If using liquid detergents, a programme without PREWASH must be selected.
DRYING PROGRAMMES
AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES
Degree of DryingType of FabricMax Load
EXTRA DRY
Ideal for towelling materialsCotton and linen (bath-
robes, bath towels, etc)4 kg
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							Degree of DryingType of FabricMax Load
STORE DRY
Suitable for items to put away without ironingCotton and linen (bath-
robes, bath towels, etc)4 kg
STORE DRY
Suitable for items to put away without ironingSynthetics and mixed fab-
rics (jumpers, blouses, un-
derwear, household linen)3 kg
IRON DRY
Suitable for ironingCotton and linen (sheets,
tablecloths, shirts, etc.)4 kg
TIMED PROGRAMMES
Degree of DryingType of FabricDrying
LoadSpin Speed
(rpm)Suggested
drying time
(minutes)
EXTRA DRY
Ideal for towelling materialsCotton and linen
(bathrobes, bath
towels, etc)6 kg
4 kg
2 kg1400200-220
125-135
75-85
STORE DRY1)
Suitable for items to put away
without ironing
Cotton and linen
(bathrobes, bath
towels, etc)6 kg
4 kg
2 kg1400190-210
115-125
65-75
STORE DRY
Suitable for items to put away
without ironingSynthetics and
mixed fabrics
(jumpers, blouses,
underwear, house-
hold linen)
3 kg
1 kg900115-125
45-55
IRON DRY
Suitable for ironingCotton and linen
(sheets, tablecloths,
shirts, etc.)6 kg
4 kg
2 kg1400160-180
95-105
55-65
WOOL DRYWool (jumpers)1.5 Kg1000140-170
1) In compliance with EC directive EN 50229 the cotton reference programme for the data entered in the Energy
Label must be tested dividing the maximum washing load by two equal parts and drying with DRYING TIME each
of them.
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 softening powder manu-
facturers instructions. This will help to pre-
vent the formation of lime deposits.
AFTER EACH WASH
Leave the door open for a while. This helps
to prevent mould and stagnant smells form-
ing inside the appliance. Keeping the dooropen after a wash will also help to preserve
the door seal.
MAINTENANCE WASH
With the use of low temperature washes it
is possible to get a build up of residues in-
side the drum.
We recommend that a maintenance wash
be performed on a regular basis.
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 proper-
ties.
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							EXTERNAL CLEANING
Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance
with soap and water only, and then dry
thoroughly.
Important! Do not use methylated spirits,
solvents or similar products to clean the
cabinet.
CLEANING THE DISPENSER DRAWER
The detergent dispenser drawer should be
cleaned regularly.
The washing powder and additive dispens-
er drawer should be cleaned regularly.
Remove the drawer by pressing the catch
downwards and by pulling it out.
1
2
Flush it out under a tap, to remove any
traces of accumulated powder.
To aid cleaning, the top 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 wash-
ing to clean off any cleaning agent resi-
dues.
Programme: Short Cotton Programme
at maximum temperature and add ap-
prox. 1/4 measuring cup of detergent.
DOOR SEAL
Check from time to time the door seal and
eliminate eventual possible objects that
could be trapped in the fold.
DRAIN PUMP
Regularly examine the drain pump and
make sure that it is clean.
Clean the pump regularly and/or if:
• The appliance does not drain the water.
• The drum cannot turn.
• The appliance makes an unusual noise
because of the blockage of the drain
pump.
• A problem with water draining is detected
(see chapter “What to do if...” for more
details).
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