Electrolux Eww 168540 W User Manual

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).
Warning!
1. Disconnect the mains plug from
the mains socket.
2. Do not remove the filter while the
appliance operates. Do not clean
the drain pump if the...

10. Make sure that you tighten correctly the
filter to prevent leakages.
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11. Close the drain pump door.
Warning!
Never remove the pump cover during a
wash cycle, always wait until the appliance
has finished the cycle, and is empty. When
refitting the pump cover, ensure it is se-
curely re-tightened so as to stop leaks and
young children being able to remove it.
CLEANING THE WATER INLET
FILTERS
If you notice that the machine is taking lon-
ger to fill, check that the filter in the water
inlet hose is...

3. unscrew the water inlet hose from the
tap;
4. put the two ends of the inlet hose in a
container and let the water flow out of
the hose.
5. empty the drain pump as described in
the ‘Emergency drain’ section.
6. when the drain pump is empty, install
the water inlet hose again.Warning!
Make sure that the temperature is more
than 0 °C before you use the appliance
again.
The manufacturer is not responsible for
damages caused by low temperatures.
WHAT TO DO IF…
Certain problems are due to lack of simple...

ProblemPossible cause/Solution
The machine does not
empty and/or does not
spin:
The drain hose is squashed or kinked. • Check the drain hose connection.
The drain filter is clogged. 
• Clean the drain filter.
An option or a programme that ends with the water still in the tub
or that eliminates all the spinning phases has been selected.
• Select the draining or spinning programme.
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
• Redistribute the laundry.
There is water on the floor:
Too much detergent...

ProblemPossible cause/Solution
The machine makes an un-
usual noise:The machine is fitted with a type of motor which makes an unusual
noise compared with other traditional motors. This new motor en-
sures a softer start and more even distribution of the laundry in the
drum when spinning, as well as increased stability of the machine.
No water is visible in the
drum:Machines based on modern technology operate very economically
using very little water without affecting performance.
The machine does not...

CONSUMPTION VALUES
ProgrammeEnergy consumption
(KWh)Water consumption
(litres)Programme duration
(Minutes)
White Cottons 90°2.562
For the duration of
the programmes,
please refer to the
display on the con-
trol panel.
Cottons 60°1.763
Cotton Energy Saving
Programme 60° 1)1.0557
Cottons 40°0.9762
Synthetics 40°0.5551
Delicates 40°0.5367
Wool/ Handwash 30°0.3264
1) «Cotton Energy Saving programme » at 60°C with a load of 8 kg is the reference programme for the data entered
in the energy label, in...

2. Remove the power supply cable and
the draining hose from the hose holders
on the rear of the appliance.
3. Unscrew the three bolts.
4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers.
5. Open the porthole. Remove the poly-
styrene block fitted on the door seal.
Remove from the drum the objects
supplied with the machine.
1 2
6. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two
large ones with the corresponding plas-
tic plug caps supplied in the bag con-
taining the instruction booklet.
POSITIONING
Install the machine on...

the hose from your previous machine to
connect to the water supply.
This appliance must be connected
to a cold water supply.
1. Connect the hose with the angled con-
nection to the machine.
2. Do not place the inlet hose downwards.
Angle the hose to the left or right de-
pending on the position of your water
tap.
3. Set the hose correctly by loosening the
ring nut. After positioning the inlet hose,
be sure to tighten the ring nut again to
prevent leaks.
4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4”
thread....

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Information on the electrical connection is
given on the rating plate on the inner edge
of the appliance door.
Check that your domestic electrical installa-
tion can take the maximum load required,
also taking into account any other applian-
ces in use.
Connect the machine to an earthed
socket.
The manufacturer does not accept
any responsibility for damage orinjury through failure to comply
with the above safety precaution.
The power supply cable must be
easily accessible after...

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