Electrolux EWS 10770 W manual

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    user manual Washing Machine EWS 10770 W - EWS 12770 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 First use 7 Personalisation 7 Daily use 8 Helpful hints and tips 11 Washing programmes 13 Care and cleaning 17 What to do if… 21 Technical data 23 Consumption values 23 Installation 24 Electrical conne[...]

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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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    Start Pause This button allows you to start or to interrupt the selected programme. Time Manager These buttons allows yo u to modify the pro - gramme duration automatically proposed by the appliance. Display 7.1 7.3 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.2 7.4 The display shows the following information: 7.1: Temperature value 7.2: Temperature icons [...]

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    • Incorrect option selection If an option which is not compatible with the set wash programme is selected, the messa ge Er r is displayed at the bottom of the display for a few seconds and the in- tegrated red li ght of button 8 start flashing. • Alarm codes In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be displayed, for example E20 [...]

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    also when the washing machine is not work- ing. There are two different ways to set this op- tion: 1. Before pressing button 8 : it will be im- possible to start the machine. 2. After pres sing button 8 : it will be impos- sible to change any other programme or option. To enable or disable this option press simul- taneously for about 6 seconds bu t[...]

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    select the maximum spin value provided for the programme you have chosen. You can change these values by operating the corre- sponding buttons. The green pilot light of the button 8 starts to flash. The selector dial can be turned either clock- wise or counterclockwis e. Turn to positi on to reset programme/Switching the ma- chine off. At the end o[...]

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    To interrupt a programme which is running, press the button 8 : the green pilot light starts to blink. To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted, press the bu tton 8 again . If you have chosen a delayed start, the machine will begin the countdown. If an incorrect opti on is selected, the red pilot light of the button 8 bli[...]

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    tention to the water level and tempera- ture!) . 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 au tomati cally. Three blinking zeros ( ) appear on the display and the pilot li ght of butt on 8 goes off. Some acoustic signals sound for a few m[...]

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    Ball point pen and glue: moisten with ace- tone 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. Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any residual marks with[...]

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    Washing programmes Programme Maximum and Minimum Tempe rature Cycle Descrip tion Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options Detergent Compartment COTTONS 90°-C old Main wash - Rinses Spin at maximum speed Max. load 6 kg - Reduced load 3 kg 1) For white and coloured cotton (normally soiled items). SPIN, RINSE HOLD, NO SPIN, NIG[...]

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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 COTTONS ECONOMY 90°-40° Main wash - Rinses Spin at maximum speed Max. load 6 kg White and fas t coloured c otton . This programme can be selected for slightly or normally soiled cotton items. The t em[...]

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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 HANDWASH 40°-C old Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm Max. load 2 kg Special programme for delicate fabrics with «hand washing» care symbol. SPIN, NO SPIN, , RINSE HOLD, NIGHT CYCLE LINGE[...]

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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 SOAK 30° Prewash - Soak for about 40 minutes - Stop with water in the tub Max. load 6 kg Special programme for heavily soiled laundry. The ma- chine performs a soak at 30°C. At the end of this time th[...]

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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 O = OFF For cancelling the programme which is running or to switch the machine off . 1) If you select the Supe r Quick option by pressing button 9 , we recommend that you reduce the maximum load as indi[...]

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    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 agen ts, scouring agents containing chlorine or iron or steel wool. 1. Remove any rust deposits on the drum with a clea[...]

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    5. Pull out the emergency em ptying cap from the filter cover, using a pliers. 6. When no more water comes out, un- screw the pump cover, using a pliers, and remove the filter. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the cover. 1 2 7. Remove any objects from the pump im- peller by rotating it. 8. Replace the filter into t[...]

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    10. Close the pump door. 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 replacing the cover, ensure it is securely re-tightened so as to stop leaks and yo un[...]

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    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 machine operatio n it is possible that the red pilot light of butt on 8 blinks, one of the following alarm c[...]

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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 60 cm 85 cm 44 cm Electrical connection Information on the electrical connect ion is given on the rating plate, on the inner edge of the appliance door. Water su[...]

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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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    tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose specially designed for this type of use. Important! Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected i n the pipes. Water drainage The end of the drain hose can b[...]

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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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