Electrolux EWF 16981 W - Manuals

6 safety information electrolux ● If the appliance is installed in alocation subject to frost, please readthe “ dangers of freezing ”chapter. ● Any plumbing work required to installthis appliance should be carried outby a qualified plumber or competentperson. ● Any electrical work required to instal...

electrolux product description 7 Product description Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle Drain pump Adjustable feet 5 4 3 2 1 Prewash Wash Fabric Softener Various programme charts in differentlanguages are supplied with theappliance. One is on the front side ofthe detergent ...

8 electrolux control panel Control panel Programme selector dial Display Temperature button Spin reduction button Options buttons Confirm button Start/Pause button Time manger buttons 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 3 4 5 8 7 2 6 Temp Spin Ok Options Start/Pause Time 1 2 3 132978151 EN.qxd 04/12/2006 16:05 Pagina...

use electrolux 9 Use First Use ● Ensure that the electrical and waterconnections comply with theinstallation instructions. ● Remove the polystryrene block andany material from the drum. Setting the language When switching on the appliance for thefirst time, by turning the programmeselector dial, you...

use electrolux 11 Select the required programme Turn the programme selector dial to therequired programme. When theappliance is switched on, a frielndlyjingle can be heard, at the same timethe Electrolux logo appears on thedisplay and, for few seconds, a shortdescription of the selected programmeis ...

12 electrolux use Display Note! The DISPLAY is used for setting a largenumber of functions and combine themwith each other using only a few controlelements (1 programme selector dialand 8 buttons). This simple controlmethod is made easy thanks to theinteractive display. Interactive meansthat the was...

use electrolux 13 Delay The selected delay time value (up to 20hours max.) appears on the right side ofthe display close to the relevant icon that it is lighted-on.The delay time value decreases everyminute. Alarm codes In the event of operating problems,some alarm codes can be displayed, forexample...

14 electrolux use Select the spin speed or No spin orNight Cycle or Rinse Hold option Press the Spin button repeatedly tochange the spin speed, if you want yourlaundry to be spun at a speed differentfrom the one proposed by the washingmachine. Maximum speeds are: ● for Cotton:1200 rpm for model EWF ...

use electrolux 15 Select the options Depending on the selected programmeonly certain options are available andshown during the selection phase. Note: Not all the options are compatible between themselves. The uncompatibleoption icons will disappear. The required options must be selectedafter having ...

16 electrolux use Extra Rinse: this option can be selected with all programmes exceptthe Wool, Handwash, Silk programmesand Miniprogramme. The machineperforms some additional rinses. This option is recommended for peoplewho are allergic to detergents, and inareas where the water is very soft. Stain:...

use electrolux 17 Cancelling the delayed start • Depress “Start/Pause” button to pause the appliance. • By pressing Up or Down button you can move through theoptions menu till you locate «EndTime». • Press Ok button to activate this option (the visualized time starts to flash). • By pressing Down bu...

18 electrolux use Favorite: Programme settings that are frequently used can be saved (e.g.cotton, 60°C, 1200 rpm, with Prewashand Extra Rinse).There are 3 memory spaces availablefor this purpose in the last 3 position ofthe programme selector dial. Thesaved programme can be selected inthe same way a...

use electrolux 19 • by pressing the Up or Down button you can move through thefollowing list: Temperature Guide, SpinSpeed Guide, Option Guide, StainGuide and Demo Mode • press the Ok button to enter into the selected help Guide and by pressingthe Up or Down you can read all the explanations of thes...

20 electrolux use The availability of these soil level iconschange according to the type of fabricas shown in the chart. Select the Start/Pause To start the selected programme, pressthe “Start/Pause” button; the green pilot light stops flashing.On the display will appear the icon, andalternatively t...

use electrolux 21 Opening the door after theprogramme has started First set the machine to pause by pressingthe “Start/Pause” button. The corresponding message will appear onthe display.If the “door” icon and the message «Door unlocked» will appear on the display, thedoor can be opened.If the “door”...

columns and margins electrolux 22 22 electrolux washing hints Washing hints Sorting the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on eachgarment label and the manufacturer’swashing instructions. Sort the laundry asfollows: whites, coloureds, synthetics,delicates, woollens. Temperatures Before loading the...

washing hints electrolux 23 Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain remover, lay the garment on a softcloth and dab the stain; treat severaltimes. Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay the garment on a softsurface and dab the stain with thefingertips and a cotton cloth. Rust: oxalic ...

24 electrolux washing hints Follow the product manufacturer’srecommendations on quantities to useand do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer. Quantity of detergent to be used The type and quantity of detergent willdepend on the type of fabric, load size,degree of soiling and h...

International wash code symbol electrolux 25 International wash code symbols These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way 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 ...

26 electrolux washing programmes Washing programmes Programme/Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of programme Cottons Normal 95°- White and colouredcotton: e.g. sheets, tablecloths, householdlinen, shirts, blouses,underwear. Spin Reduction / / / / / / Main wash from 95°Cto (cold)3 rinse...

Programme information 28 electrolux programme information Miniprogramme This is a complete programme that can be combined withthe following options: spin speed reduction, no spin, rinsehold or night cycle, delayed start.To be used for laundry which is lightly soiled or which needsfreshening up.Max l...

programme information electrolux 29 Programme information Rinses With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cottongarments which have been washed by hand.The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final spin atmaximum speed. The spin speed can be reduced by depressing thecorresponding bu...

30 electrolux care and cleaning Care and cleaning You must DISCONNECT the appliancefrom the electricity supply, before youcan carry out any cleaning ormaintenance work. Descaling The water we use normally containslime. It is a good idea to periodically usea water softening powder in themachine. Do t...

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 assafety pins, coins etc. blocking thepump. Proceed as follows:• Disconnect the appliance. • If necessary wait until the water has cooled...

32 electrolux care and cleaning Never remove the pump cover during awash cycle, always wait until theappliance has finished the cycle, and isempty. When replacing the cover, ensureit is securely retightened so as to stopleaks and young children being able toremove it. Cleaning the water inlet filter...

Something not working Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can besolved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local ServiceCentre, please carry out the checks listed below. During machine operation it is possible that it is possible tha...

34 electrolux something not working Malfunction Possible cause Solution The machine does notempty and/or does not spin: ● The drain hose is squashedor kinked. (Cannot drain the water. Please check that thefilter is clean and then pressSTART) ● The drain pump is clogged. (Cannot drain the water.Pleas...

Malfunction Possible cause Solution The machine vibrates or isnoisy: ● The transit bolts andpacking have not beenremoved. ● The support feet have notbeen adjusted. ● The laundry is not evenlydistributed in the drum. ● Maybe there is very littlelaundry in the drum. ● Check the correctinstallation of ...

Technical data Dimensions Width 60 cm 85 cm 63 cm Height Depth Water supply pressure Minimum 0,05 MPa 0,8 MPa Maximum CottonSyntheticsDelicatesHandwashSilkMiniprogramme Maximum Load 7 kg 3 kg3 kg2 kg1 kg 3 kg Maximum Spin Speed 1200 rpm (EWF 12981 W)1400 rpm (EWF 14981 W)1600 rpm (EWF 16981 W) Elect...

38 electrolux consumption value The consumption data shown on thischart is to be considered purelyindicative, as it may vary depending onthe quantity and type of laundry, on theinlet water temperature and on theambient temperature. It refers to thehighest temperature for each washprogramme. (*) The ...

Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must beremoved before using the appliance. You are advised to keep all transitdevices so that they can be refitted if themachine ever has to be transportedagain. 1. After removing all the packaging, carefully lay machine on it’s back toremove the ...

40 electrolux installation 6. Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose from the drum and remove thepolystyrene block fitted with theadhesive tape on the door seal. 7. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the correspondingplastic plug caps supplied in the bagcontaining the instru...

3. Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut. After positioning the inlet hose, besure to tighten the ring nut again toprevent leaks. 4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Always use the hose suppliedwith the appliance. The inlet hose must not be lengthened. Ifit is too short and y...

42 electrolux installation Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate ona 220-230 V, single-phase, 50 Hzsupply. Check that your domestic electricalinstallation can take the maximum loadrequired (2.2 kW), also taking intoaccount any other appliances in use. Connect the machine to an ea...

Environment concerns Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled bydisposing of them properly inappropriate collection containers. Old machine Use authorised disp...

European guarantee This appliance is guaranteed byElectrolux, in each of the countries listedin the following page, for the periodspecified in the appliance guarantee orotherwise by law. If you move from oneof these countries to another of thesecountries the appliance guarantee willmove with you sub...

Customer Service Centres Should you need further assistance please contact your local Customer ServiceCentre 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...