Electrolux EWS 106540 W manual

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    user manual Washing Machine EWS 106540 W EWS 126540 W[...]

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    Electrolux. Thinking of you. Share more of our thinki ng at www.electrolux.com Contents Safety information 2 Product description 4 Control panel 5 Table of Symbols 7 First use 7 Personalisation 7 Daily use 8 Helpful hints and tips 11 Washing programmes 12 Care and cleaning 15 What to do if… 20 Technical data 22 Consumption values 22 Installation [...]

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    Installation • This appliance is h eavy. Care should be taken when moving it. • When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre. • All packing and transit bolts must be re- moved before use. Serious damage can occur to the product an d to property if this is not adhered to.[...]

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    Product description Your new appliance meets all modern requir ements for effective treatm ent of laundr y with low water, energy and detergent consum ption. Its new washing system allows total use of detergent and reduces wate r consumption so saving energy. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Control panel 3 Door opening han dle 4 Ratin g [...]

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    Programme Chart Various programme charts in different lan- guages are supplied with the appliance. One is on the front side of the detergent dispenser drawer and the others are attached into the user manual assy. The chart in the drawer can be replaced easily: remove the chart from the drawer by pulling it towards the right and insert the chart wit[...]

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    Display 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.12 2.11 2.10 The display shows the following information: 2.1: Temperature value 2.2: Temperature icons , Cold . During the washing cycle the display shows the temperature icon animated to indicate that the appliance ha s started the heating phase of the water in the tub. 2.3: Spin value 2.4: Spin speed[...]

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    In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be displayed, for example (see paragraph «What to do if...»). • Delay Time value 2.10: Soil de gree icons • Intensive • Normal • Daily • Light • Quick • Super Quick • Refresh • Super Refresh (see paragraph «Select Time Manager op- tion»). 2.11: Cloc k icon After the prog[...]

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    By pressing the 4 and 5 buttons simultane- ously for about 6 seconds , the acoustic signal is deactivated (ex cept if there is a fault). By pressing these 2 buttons again, the acoustic signal is reactivated. Child safety lock This device permits yo u to leave the appli- ance unattended and not to worry that chil- dren might be injured by or cause d[...]

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    Select the required programme by turning the programme selector dial (1) Turn the programme selector dial to the re- quired programme. The washing machine will propose a temperature and automatically select the maximum spin value provided for the programme you have chosen. You can change these values by operating the corre- sponding buttons. The gr[...]

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    Start the programme by pressing button 8 To start the selected programme, press the button 8 , the green pilot light of the button 8 stops blinking. The icon 2.8 appears on the display to indicate that the appliance starts operating and the door is locked. To interrupt a programme which is running, press the button 8 : the green pilot light starts [...]

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    If a programme or an option that ends with water left in the tub has been selected, the icon 2.8 remains displayed to indicate that the water must be emptied out before open- ing the door. Follow the below instru ctions to empty out the water: 1. Turn the programme selector dial to . 2. Select the draini ng or spinning pro- gramme. 3. Reduce the sp[...]

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    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 en- vironment. Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances which, in large quantities, can upset the delicate balance of na ture. The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric (d[...]

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    Programme Maximum and Minimum Tempe rature Cycle Descrip tion Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options Detergent Compartment DELICATES 40° - Cold Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed: 700 rpm Max. load 3 kg - Reduced load 1,5 kg 1) Delicate fabr ics: acrylics, viscose, polyester. SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN RINSE HOLD NIGHT CYCL[...]

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    Programme Maximum and Minimum Tempe rature Cycle Descrip tion Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options Detergent Compartment DRAIN Draining of wat er Max. load 6 kg For emptying out the w ater of the last rinse in pro- grammes with the option select ed, which ends with water left in th e tub. SPIN Drain and long spin Maximum [...]

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    Programme Maximum and Minimum Tempe rature Cycle Descrip tion Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options Detergent Compartment 14 MINUTES 30° Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed: 700 rpm Max. load 2 kg Short washing cycle ideal fo r laundry which only needs freshening up. SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN RINSE HOLD SPORT LIGHT 30° Ma[...]

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    Cleaning the dispenser drawer The detergent dispense r drawer should be cleaned regularly. The washing powder an d additive dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly. Remove the drawer by pressing the catch downwards and by pulling it out. Flush it out under a tap, to remove any traces of accumulated powder. To aid cleaning, the to p part of the[...]

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    Drain pump The pump sh ould be in spec ted regularly and particularly if: • the appliance does not empty and/or spin; • the appliance makes an unusual noise dur- ing draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump; • a problem with water draining is detected (see chapter “What to do if...” for more de- tails). Wa[...]

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    7. Remove foreign bodies and fluff from the pump seat and from the pump impeller. 8. Check caref ully whether the pump im- peller rotates (it rotates jerkily). If it doesn’t rotate , pl ease contact your Service Centre. 9. Replace the filter in to the pump by in- serting it correctly into the special guides. Sc rew the pum p cover firm ly by turn[...]

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    Warning! When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump. Nev er remove the pump cove r during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty. When refitting the pump cover , ensure it is securely re-tightened so as to stop leaks and yo ung children being ab[...]

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    6. When yo u intend to start the machine up again, make sure that the room temper- ature is above 0°C. What to do if… Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without ca lling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed below. During mach[...]

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    Problem Possible ca use/Solution There is water on the fl oor: Too much detergent or unsuitable det ergent (creates too much foam) has been used. • Reduce the detergent quan tity or us e another one. Check whether there are any leaks fr om one of the inlet hose fittings. It is not always easy to see this as the water runs do wn the hose; check to[...]

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    Mod. ... ... ... Prod. No. ... ... ... Ser . No. ... ... ... M o d . . . . . .. .. . P ro d . N o . .. . .. . . . S e r. N o . . . . . . . .. . Technical data Dimensions Width Height Depth Depth (Overall dimensions) 60 cm 85 cm 44 cm 48 cm Electrical connection Voltage - Overall power - Fuse Information on the electrical connect ion is given on the[...]

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    Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be re- moved before using the appliance. You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitt ed 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 polystyrene base from the bot tom. 2. Re[...]

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    Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Ma ke sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Check that the machine does not touch the wall or other kitchen units. Le vel the washing ma- chine by raising or lowe ring the feet. The feet may be tight to adjust as they incorporate a self locking nut, bu[...]

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    The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do not wis h to move the tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose specially designed for this type of use. Water-stop device The inlet hose is prov ided with a water stop device, which protects against damage caused by water leaks in the hose which could develop due to na tu[...]

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    Electrical connection Information on the el ectrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door. Check that your domest ic electrical installa- tion can take the maximum load required, al- so taking into account any other appliances in use. Connect the machine to an earthed socket. The manufacturer does not acce[...]

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