Electrolux Ewf 14470 W User Manual

							ProblemPossible cause/Solution
The washing machine does not start:
The door has not been closed. • Close firmly the door.
The plug is not properly inserted in the power
socket.
• Insert the plug into the power socket.
There is no power at the socket.
• Please check your domestic electrical installa-
tion.
The main fuse has blown.
• Replace the fuse.
The selector dial is not correctly positioned and
the button 8 has not been pressed.
• Please turn the selector dial and press the but-
ton 8 again.
The delay start has been selected.
• If the laundry is to be washed immediately,
cancel the delay start.
The machine does not fill:
The water tap is closed. • Open the water tap.
The inlet hose is squashed or kinked. 
• Check the inlet hose connection.
The filter in the inlet hose or the inlet valve filter are
blocked. 
• Clean the water inlet filters (See Cleaning the
water inlet filters for more details).
The door is not properly closed. 
• Close firmly the door.
The machine fills then empties immediately:The end of the drain hose is too low.
• Refer to relevant paragraph in «Water drain-
age» section.
The machine does not empty and/or does not
spin:
The drain hose is squashed or kinked. • Check the drain hose connection.
The drain filter is clogged. 
• Clean the drain filter.
An option or a programme that ends with the wa-
ter still in the tub or a that eliminates all the spin-
ning phases has been selected.
• Disable the option.
• Select the draining or the spinning programme.
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
• Redistribute the laundry.
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							ProblemPossible cause/Solution
There is water on the floor:
Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (cre-
ates too much foam) has been used.
• Reduce the detergent quantity or use another
one.
Check whether there are any leaks from one of
the inlet hose fittings. It is not always easy to see
this as the water runs down the hose; check to
see if it is damp.
• Check the water inlet hose connection.
The drain hose is damaged.
• Change it with a new one.
The cap on the filter has not been replaced or the
filter has not been properly screwed in after clean-
ing action.
• Put the cap back on the filter or screw the filter
fully in.
Unsatisfactory washing results:
Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has
been used.
• Increase the detergent quantity or use another
one.
Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to
washing.
• Use commercial products to treat the stubborn
stains.
The correct temperature was not selected.
• Check if you have selected the correct tem-
perature.
Excessive laundry load.
• Introduce into the drum less laundry.
The door will not open:
The programme is still running.
• Wait the end of washing cycle.
The door lock has not been released.
• Wait until the pilot light 9 has gone off.
There is water in the drum.
• Select drain or spin programme to empty out
the water.
The machine vibrates or is noisy:
The transit bolts and packing have not been re-
moved.
• Check the correct installation of the appliance.
The support feet have not been adjusted
• Check the correct levelling of the appliance.
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
• Redistribute the laundry.
Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.
• Load more laundry.
Spinning starts late or the machine does not
spin:
The electronic unbalance detection device has
cut in because the laundry is not evenly distrib-
uted in the drum. The laundry is redistributed by
reverse rotation of the drum. This may happen
several times before the unbalance disappears
and normal spinning can resume. If, after some
minutes, the laundry is still not evenly distributed
in the drum, the machine will not spin.
• Redistribute the laundry.
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							ProblemPossible cause/Solution
The machine makes an unusual noise:
The machine is fitted with a type of motor which
makes an unusual noise compared with other
traditional motors. This new motor ensures a soft-
er start and more even distribution of the laundry
in the drum when spinning, as well as increased
stability of the machine.
No water is visible in the drum:Machines based on modern technology operate
very economically using very little water without
affecting performance.
If you are unable to identify or solve the prob-
lem, contact our service centre. Before tele-
phoning, make a note of the model, serial
number and purchase date of your machine:
the Service Centre will require this informa-
tion.
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Technical data
DimensionsWidth
Height
Depth
Depth (Overall dimensions)60 cm
85 cm
60 cm
63 cm
Electrical connection
Voltage - Overall power - FuseInformation on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate,
on the inner edge of the appliance door.
Water supply pressureMinimum
Maximum0,05 MPa
0,8 MPa
Maximum LoadCotton6 kg
Spin SpeedMaximum1000 rpm (EWF 10470W)
1200 rpm (EWF 12470W)
1400 rpm (EWF 14470W)
Consumption values
ProgrammeEnergy consumption
(KWh)Water consumption
(litres)Programme duration
(Minutes)
White Cottons 95°2.061For the duration of
the programmes,
please refer to the
display on the con-
trol panel.
Cottons 60°1.358
Cotton ECO 60° 1)1.0254
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							ProgrammeEnergy consumption
(KWh)Water consumption
(litres)Programme duration
(Minutes)
Cottons 40°0.758
Synthetics 40°0.550
Delicates 40°0.5560
Wool/ Handwash 30°0.2553
1) «Cotton Eco» at 60°C with a load of 6 kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy
label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards.
The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative, as it
may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet water temperature
and on the ambient temperature.
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 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
polystyrene base from the bottom.
2. Remove the power supply cable and the
draining and inlet hose from the hose
holders on the rear of the appliance.
3. Unscrew the three bolts.
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							4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers.
5. Open the porthole and remove the poly-
styrene block fitted on the door seal.
6. 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 machine on a flat hard floor. Make
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. Level the washing ma-
chine by raising or lowering the feet. The feet
may be tight to adjust as they incorporate a
self locking nut, but the machine MUST be
level and stable. If necessary, check the set-
ting with a spirit level. Any necessary adjust-
ment can be made with a spanner. Accurate
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							levelling prevents vibration, noise and dis-
placement of the machine during operation.
Caution! Never place cardboard, wood
or similar materials under the machine to
compensate for any unevenness in the
floor.
Water inlet
Warning! This appliance must be
connected to a cold water supply.
1. Connect the water inlet hose supplied
with the machine to a tap with a 3/4
thread. Always use the hose supplied
with the appliance.
Important! Do not use the hose from
your previous machine to connect to the
water supply.
2. The other end of the inlet hose which
connects to the machine can be turned
as showed in the picture.
Do not place the inlet hose downwards.Angle the hose to the left or right depend-
ing on the position of your water tap.
3. Set the hose correctly by loosening the
ring nut. After positioning the inlet hose,
be sure to tighten the ring nut again to
prevent leaks.
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.
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 in the pipes.
Water drainage
The end of the drain hose can be positioned
in three ways.
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Hooked over the edge of a sink using
the plastic hose guide supplied with the
machine. In this case, make sure the end
cannot come unhooked when the ma-
chine is emptying. This could be done by
tying it to the tap with a piece of string or
attaching it to the wall.•
In a sink drain pipe branch. This branch
must be above the trap so that the bend is
at least 60 cm above the ground.
•Directly into a drain pipe at a height of
not less than 60 cm and not more than 90
cm. The end of the drain hose must always
be ventilated, i.e. the inside diameter of the
drain pipe must be larger than the outside
diameter of the drain hose. The drain hose
must not be kinked.
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 Centre.
Electrical connection
Information on the electrical connection is
given on the rating plate on the inner edge of
the appliance door.
Check that your domestic 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 accept
any responsibility for damage or
injury through failure to comply with
the above safety precaution.
The power supply cable must be
easily accessible after installing the
machine.
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							Should the appliance power supply
cable need to be replaced, this must
be carried out by a Service Centre.
Environment concerns
The symbol    on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product may
not be treated as household waste. Instead
it should be taken to the appropriate
collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of this product. For more
detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local council,
your household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
Packaging materials
The materials marked with the symbol 
 are
recyclable.
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