Electrolux EWN 14991 W manual

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    User Manual EWN 14991 W - EWN 14991 S W ashing Machine 132972250 EN.qxd 13/04/2007 14.11 Pagina 1[...]

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    electrolux 3 W elcome to the world of Electrolux Thank you for choosing a first class product fr om Electrolux, which hopefully will provide you with lots of pleasur e in the future. The Electr olux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make your life mor e comfortable. Y ou find some examples on the cover in this manual. Ple[...]

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    4 contents electrolux Contents Safety information ..............................5 Product description ...........................7 Control panel .....................................8 Use ....................................................9 W ashing hints ..................................22 International wash code symbol ......25 W ashing program[...]

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    safety information electrolux 5 Safety Information In the interest of your safety and to ensure the corr ect use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully , including its hints and warnings. T o avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thor ou[...]

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    6 safety information electrolux ● If the appliance is installed in a location subject to frost, please r ead the “ dangers of freezing ”chapter . ● Any plumbing work requir ed to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person. ● Any electrical work requir ed to install this appliance should be carr[...]

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    electrolux pr oduct description 7 Product description Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle Drain pump Adjustable feet 5 4 3 2 1 Prewash W ash Fabric Softener 4 1 2 3 5 EWN 14991 W Start/ Pause Time Manager Temp. Spin OK Option Favourite 2 1 Special Time Manager EN001 Detergent dispenser drawer Y our new appliance meets all m[...]

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    8 electrolux contr ol panel Control panel Programme selector dial Display T emperature button Spin reduction button Options buttons Confirm button Start/Pause button Time manger buttons 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 4 5 7 3 6 8 2 Start/ Pause Time Manager T emp. Spin OK Option EWN 14991 W 8Kg Direct Spray Favourite 2 1 Special Time Manager 132972250 EN.qxd 13/[...]

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    use electrolux 9 Use First Use ● Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions. ● Remove the polystryrene block and any material from the drum. ● Run a cotton cycle at 95°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing r esidue from the drum and tub. Setting the language When sw[...]

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    10 electrolux use Y ou can choose between different levels from 0 to 9 ( 0 = min. - 9 = max.). Press Ok button to confirm your choice. Setting the contrast The Contrast setting allows you to modify the optical characteristic of the display . By pressing the Option buttons, you can increase or decr ease the contrast. Y ou can choose between differen[...]

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    use electrolux 11 If you press any key after the programme has started with «child lock» enabled, the display shows the message « Machine is locked, use key combination to unlock it. » . At the end of the programme it is necessary to press simoultaneously and buttons for 5 seconds until the display will show the message « Machine unlocked » t[...]

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    12 electrolux use (*) Only with Cottons , Synthetics and Delicates programmes. The Start/Pause button light will start flashing. The selector dial is divided into following sections: ● Cottons , Syn the tic s , Delicates . ● Economy programmes : Cottons , Synthetics . ● Spin , Delicate spin , Drain , Rinses . ● Special : Mini 30’ , , Hand[...]

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    use electrolux 13 The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric. After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute. Programme pr ogress display After you have pressed the Start/Pause button, the display of the the machine shows which phase of the programme was[...]

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    14 electrolux use End of programme When the programme has finished the messages « Door Unlocked » and « Finished » appear alternatively . The door icon remains lighted-on to inform that the wash cycle has finished and the door can be opened. If your laundry is not removed during 10 minutes after the programme is finished, the backlight of the d[...]

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    use electrolux 15 No spin option eliminates all the spin phases and increases the number of rinses for cottons, synthetics, deli- cates and silk. Rinse Hold : by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics fr om creasing. When the pr ogramme has finished the display shows the icon of the selected prog[...]

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    16 electrolux use Press the Ok button to activate and confirm your choice, press it again to deactivate the selected option. Once you have completed the selection of the options, press T emp . or Spin buttons or simply wait 10 seconds to return the display in the default status. The selected icons will be shown on the display . Prewash : select thi[...]

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    use electrolux 17 button you can move through the options menu till you locate « End Time ». • Press Ok button to activate this option (the visualized time starts to flash). • By pressing Up or Down button you can increase or decr ease the delay time. • Press Ok button to confirm your delay . • Press T emp. or Spin button to return the di[...]

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    18 electrolux use • by pressing or select the number of Favourite (1-2) in which you wish memorize your customized programme. • press the Ok button to save the selected programme. On the display appears the message «Saved» in highlighted mode. • by pressing T emp. or Spin button the display returns the default status. T o change the memoriz[...]

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    use electrolux 19 • to consult the informations of another Guide you must return to the W ash Guide menu selecting the « Back » symbol and repeat the procedur e starting from the 4th point. • by pressing T emp. or Spin button the display returns to the default status. Select the “Time manager” option 1400 60 02:00 20:33 T emp. Spin Option[...]

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    20 electrolux use Select the Start/Pause T o start the selected pro gramme, pr ess the Start/Pause button; the gr een pilot light stops flashing. On the display will appear the icon, and alternatively the name and the running phase of the selected programme to indicate that the appliance starts operating and the door is locked. 02:00 20:33 Filling [...]

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    use electrolux 21 Cancelling a programme T ur n the selector dial to “O” and then in the new selected programme. Press the Ok button to cancel the programme which is running. Now press the Start/Pause button to start the new programme. Opening the door after the programme has started First set the machine to pause by pressing the Start/Pause bu[...]

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    22 electrolux washing hints W ashing hints Sorting 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, delicates, woollens. T emperatures Before loading the laundry Never wash whites and coloureds together . Whites may lose their ?[...]

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    washing hints electrolux 23 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 turpentine, lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth. Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removin[...]

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    24 electrolux washing hints Follow the product manufactur er’ s recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer . Quantity of detergent to be used The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and har dness of the water used. W ater hard[...]

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    International wash code symbol electrolux 25 International wash code symbols These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help y ou choose the best wa y to treat your laundry . Energetic wash Delicate wash Max. wash temperature 95°C Max. wash temperature 60°C Max. wash temperature 40°C Max. wash temperature 30°C Hand wash Do not wash at a[...]

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    26 electrolux washing pr ogrammes W ashing pr ogrammes Programme/ T emperature T ype of laundry Options Description of programme Cottons 90 - White and coloured cotton : e.g. sheets, tablecloths, household linen, shirts, blouses, underwear . Spin Reduction Time manager // // Main wash from 90°C to (cold) 3 rinses Long spin + + Cottons Eco 90 - 40 [...]

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    washing programmes electr olux 27 Rinse Separate rinse cycle for cotton hand washed items. Spin Reduction // / 3 rinses Long spin Drain For emptying out the last rinse water in programmes with the Rinse Hold or Night Cycle option. Draining of water Spin Separate spin for cottons. Spin Reduction Drain and long spin Programme/ T emperature T ype of l[...]

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    28 electrolux pr ogramme information Programme/ T emperature T ype of laundry Options Description of programme W ashing pr ogrammes Shirts 30 W ashing cycle for lightly soiled shirts Spin Reduction/ Main wash at 30°C 2 rinses Short spin at 900 rpm Lingerie 40 Extremely delicate items such as underwired bras etc. Spin Reduction // Main wash at 40 ?[...]

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    programme information electr olux 29 Programme information Rinses With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton garments which have been washed by hand. The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final spin at maximum speed. The spin speed can be reduced by depressing the corr esponding button. Drain For emptying out the water of th[...]

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    30 electrolux car e and cleaning Care and cleaning Y ou 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, [...]

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    Cleaning the pump The pump should be inspected if • the machine does not empty and/or spin • the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump. Proceed as follows: • disconnect the appliance. • if the appliance is operating, wait, if necessary , until the water has cooled dow[...]

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    32 electrolux car e and cleaning Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the cover . • Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it. • replace the filter into the pump paying attention to insert it properly . When done, screw it firmly • replace the emergency emptying cap into the filter cover and fix it[...]

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    care and cleaning electr olux 33 It is therefor e a good idea to clean it from time to time. T ur n off the water tap. Unscr ew the water inlet hose. Clean the filter using a hard bristle brush. Tighten up the inlet hose. The dangers of freezing If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken: • pull out [...]

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    34 electrolux Something not working Something not working Certain problems ar e due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer . Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed below . During machine operation it is possible that it is possible that red Sta[...]

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    columns and margins electrolux 35 Malfunction Possible cause Solution The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: ● The drain hose is squashed or kinked. (Cannot drain the water . Please check that the filter is clean and then press ) ● The drain pump is clogged. (Cannot drain the water . Please check that the filter is clean and then pres[...]

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    36 electrolux something not working Malfunction Possible cause Solution The machine vibrates or is noisy: ● The transit bolts and packing have not been removed. ● The support feet have not been adjusted. ● The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. ● Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum. ● Check the correct installation [...]

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    something not working electrolux 37 Malfunction Possible cause Solution If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centr e. Before telephoning, make a note of the model, serial number and purchase date of your machine: the Service Centre will requir e this information. M o d . . . . . . . . . . . P r o d . N o . . . . .[...]

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    38 electrolux technical data T echnical data Dimensions Width 60 cm 85 cm 63 cm Height Depth W ater supply pressure Minimum 0,05 MPa 0,8 MPa Maximum Cotton Synthetics Delicates Handwash Silk Maximum Load 8 kg 4 kg 4 kg 2 kg 1k g Maximum Spin Speed 1400 rpm (EWN 14491 W - S) Electrical connection V oltage - Overall power - Fuse Information on the el[...]

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    consumption values electrolux 39 Consumption values W ater consumption (in litres) Programme Energy consumption (in kWh) Programme duration (in minutes) Cottons 90° 2.7 72 Synthetics 60° 1.05 58 Delicates 40° 0.65 69 Cottons + 60° 1.36 64 Synthetics + 60° 0.6 54 For the duration of the programmes, please r efer to the display on the control pa[...]

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    40 electrolux installation Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed befor e using the appliance. Y ou are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again. 1. After removing all the packaging, carefully lay machine on it’ s back to remove the polystyr ene [...]

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    installation electrolux 41 6. Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose from the drum and r emove the polystyrene block fitted with the adhesive tape on the door seal. 7. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet. Positioning Install the machin[...]

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    42 electrolux 4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance. The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will have to purchase a new , longer hose specially designed for this type of use . The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too s[...]

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    installation electrolux 43 The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres. An additional drain hose and joining piece is available from your local Service Force Centr e. The joining piece must have an internal diameter of 18 mm. If your drain hose looks like this (see below) you do not requir e the «U» piece. Just push the hose firmly in[...]

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    44 electrolux installation Note Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown. In the interest of the envir onment W ashing machines and dishwashers should be connected to the FOUL drainage system, the water will then be taken to a sewage works for treatment before being disc[...]

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    installation electrolux 45 The wire colour ed green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter «E» or by the earth symbol or coloured gr een and yellow . The wire colour ed blue must be connected to the terminal marked «N» or coloured black. The wire colour ed brown must be connected to the terminal marked «L» or colo[...]

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    46 electrolux environment concerns Environment concerns Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are r ecyclable. >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers. Old machine Use authorised disposal sites f[...]

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    guarantee/customer service electrolux 47 Standard guarantee conditions We, Electr olux, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Electrolux appliance or any part thereof is pr oved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour[...]

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    48 electrolux guarantee/customer service Customer Care For general enquiries concerning your Electrolux appliance, or for further infor - mation on Electrolux pr oducts please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the address below or visit our website at: www .electr olux.co.uk Customer Care Department Electr olux Major Ap[...]

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    Customer Service Centres Should you need further assistance please contact your local Customer Service Centre www .electrolux.com à   Albania +35 5 4 261 450 Rr . Pjeter Bogdani Nr . 7 Tirane Belgique/België/Belgien +32 2 363 04 44 Bergensesteenweg 719, 1502 Lembeek Č eská republika +420 2 61 12 61 12 Bud ě jovická 3, Praha 4, 140 21 Da[...]

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    ANC number: 132 972 250-01-142007 132972250 EN.qxd 13/04/2007 14.15 Pagina 52[...]