Electrolux EWT 1011 manual

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    WASHING MACHINE INSTRUCTION BOOK EWT 1011 EWT 811 146 5410 01 - 10/03 GB[...]

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    2 FOR THE USER ............................................... 3 Warnings .......................................................... 3 Usage ......................................................... 3 Precautions against frost ............................ 3 Scrapping .................................................... 3 Protection of the environme[...]

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    3 A. FOR THE USER 1. WARNINGS Keep this user’s manual with your washing machine. If you sell your washing machine or give it away, make sure that it is accompanied by its user’s manual. The new user can then be informed of how the washing machine operates and read relevant warnings. These warnings have been written for your safety and for the s[...]

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    4 2. WASHING MACHINE DESCRIPTION 1 - Control panel 2 - Lid opening handle 3 - Leveling screws 4 - Filter door 5 - Lever for moving the washing machine 2.1. The detergents dispenser Symbols 1 - prewash 3 - softener (do not exceed the MAX mark) 2 - wash 4 - softener overflow (if overfilled) 2.2. The control panel 1 - «Delayed start» pushbutton 5 - [...]

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    5 3. HOW TO DO A WASH ? Before the first wash in your washing machine, we re- commend that you should do a preliminary wash at 90°C with detergent but without any washing to clean the tub. 3.1. Loading the washing • Lift the machine cove r . • Open the drum by pressing on the locking button A; the two flaps automatically separate. • Insert t[...]

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    6 3.5.2. Modifying the current programme Before modifying the current programme, you must put the washing machine to pause by pressing on the «Start/Pause» pushbutton. If it is impossible to make the modification, the corresponding light flashes for few seconds. If you decide to change the programme in any case, you will need to cancel the curren[...]

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    7 4. PROGRAMS TABLE The following does not show all possibilities, but simply the most frequent settings. Program Washing type Load Possible options Tempera- tures Approximate consumptions °C liters kWh min COTTON + prewas h COTTON White or color, for exam- ple normally dirty work clothes, bed linen, table linen, underwear, towels. 5,0 kg Delayed [...]

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    8 5. WASHING GUIDE 5.1. Sorting and preparing your washing • Sort the washing by type and care symbol (see chapter 5.4: International symbols for care of texti- les): normal wash for strong washing that can resist energetic wash and spin; delicate wash for delicate washing that should be treated more care- full y . For mixed loads composed of art[...]

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    9 5.4. International symbols for care of textiles NORMAL WASH Wash at 95°C Wash at 60°C Wash at 40°C Wash at 30°C Delicate wash by hand Do not wash DELICATE WASH JAVEL WATER Bleaching with chlorine (Javel water) allowed (only cold and with a dilute solution) Do not bleach with chlorine (Javel water) IRONING High temperature (max 200°C) Average[...]

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    10 6. CARE AND CLEANING Do not do any cleaning operation until you have unplugged the washing machine. 6.1. Descaling the washing machine Normally there is no need to descale the washing ma- chine if the detergent was correctly proportioned. If descaling is necessary, use a special non-corrosive product specially designed for washing machines that [...]

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    11 7. OPERATING PROBLEMS Many checks have been carried out during the manufacture of your washing machine. However, if you face a problem with its operation, please read the following sections before calling the After Sales service. Symptom Cause The washing machine will not start or will not fill: • the washing machine is not correctly connected[...]

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    12 8. GUARANTEE Depends to the Sales Company. 9. AFTER SALES SERVICE If you have an operating problem, refer to the "Operating problems" section. If any work is necessary after you have made all your checks, your washing machine dealer is the first person authorized to take action. Otherwise, you can always call Consumers Help that will i[...]

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    13 B. FOR THE INSTALLER 1. WARNINGS • This washing machine is heav y . T ake care when moving it. • Y ou must remove the packing on the washing machine before use. Failure to remove all transport protection devices can cause damage to the washing machine or nearby furniture. The washing machine must be unplugged while packing is being removed. [...]

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    14 3. INSTALLATION 3.1. Unpacking Packing used to protect internal parts of the washing machine during transport must be removed before the washing machine is put into service for the first ti- me. Remove all packing from the washing machine. Tilt the washing machine sideways and then remove the packing under the motor, and straighten the washing m[...]

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    15 You cannot prolong the water inlet pipe. If it is too short, buy a longer pipe provided for this purpose. 3.6. Drain The drain siphon must be pla- ced inside a drain pipe (or in a washbasin) at a height of between 70 and 100 cm. Make sure that it cannot fall. • Important: the drain pipe must never be prolonged. If it is too short, call a profe[...]

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    The Electrolux Group. The world’s No.1 Choice. The Electrolux Group is the world largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use. More than 55 mil lion Electrolux Group products (such as refrigerators, cookers, washing machines, vaccum cleaners, chain saws and lawn mowers) are sold each year to a value of appro x. USD[...]