This document is an instruction manual for an Electrolux washing machine, specifically models EW 1010 F. It provides comprehensive information on the appliance's function, installation, usage, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Function Description
The Electrolux EW 1010 F is a washing machine designed for domestic use. It offers various washing programs for different fabric types and soil levels, including options for prewash, main wash, rinses, and spin cycles. The machine incorporates features like an anti-crease button to prevent creasing, an economy button for energy saving, and a temperature selector dial for precise temperature control. It is equipped with a detergent dispenser drawer for prewash, main wash, bleach, and fabric softener, ensuring proper distribution of additives during the cycle.
Important Technical Specifications
- Dimensions:
- Height: 85 cm
- Width: 60 cm
- Depth: 57 cm
- Power Supply:
- Voltage/Frequency: 220-230 V / 50 Hz
- Total Power Absorbed: 2200 W (10 A)
- Water Pressure:
- Minimum: 5 N/cm²
- Maximum: 80 N/cm²
- Maximum Recommended Load:
- Cotton, linen: 5 kg
- Synthetics, delicate fabrics: 2 kg
- Wool: 1 kg
- Spin Speed (Maximum): 1000 rpm
- Compliance: The appliance complies with EEC Directives 73/23 (Low Voltage Directive) and 89/336 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modifications.
Usage Features
The manual details the operating sequence for the washing machine:
- Placing Laundry: Open the loading door by pressing the button, place garments flat inside, and close the door until it clicks.
- Detergent Dispenser: Pull out the drawer, pour detergent into the main wash compartment (and prewash if needed), following manufacturer guidelines.
- Liquid Additives: Pour softener and bleach into their respective compartments, ensuring not to exceed the MAX level.
- Button Selection & Spin Speed: Press any required buttons (e.g., Anti-crease, Economy) and select the desired spin speed using the spin selector dial. Spin speeds vary by fabric: MAX (1000 rpm) for cotton/linen, 850 rpm for synthetics/delicates/wool; MIN (650 rpm) for cotton/linen, 550 rpm for synthetics/delicates/wool.
- Temperature Selection: Turn the temperature selector dial to the desired value. A cold wash can be selected by positioning the dial to
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- Program Selection & Start: Plug into mains, turn on the water tap, ensure the drain hose is correctly positioned, then turn the program selector dial clockwise to the desired program. Press the ON/OFF button to start the machine; the "mains-on" light will illuminate.
- End of Program: The appliance stops automatically. Wait 1-2 minutes before opening the door to allow the electric locking mechanism to release. Depress the ON/OFF button, turn off the water tap, unplug the machine, and remove laundry. Leave the door ajar to eliminate steam.
Washing Hints:
- Sorting: Sort laundry by fabric type, colorfastness, and care symbols. Avoid mixing colored and white garments. Treat anti-crease materials as synthetics, non-resistant fabrics as delicate.
- Wool: Use the specific wool program for pure new wool to prevent shrinking or felting. Spin woollens briefly immediately after washing.
- Pre-wash: Generally not necessary with modern detergents, but recommended for very dirty laundry with a biological detergent.
- Temperatures: White cotton/linen can be washed at 60°C instead of 95°C for energy saving. Fast colored garments can be washed at 40°C instead of 60°C if not excessively dirty. Non-fast colors should not exceed 40°C. Delicate synthetics and wool should not exceed 40°C.
- Load Size:
- Cotton and linen: Drum full but not tightly packed.
- Resistant synthetics: No more than 1/2 of the drum.
- Delicate fabrics and wool: No more than 1/3 of the drum.
- Preparation: Mend tears, secure buttons/zips, remove small objects from pockets, and remove curtain hooks. Treat obstinate stains before washing.
- Detergents & Additives: Use good quality detergents suitable for washing machines. Adjust dosage based on laundry weight, soil level, and water hardness. Increase dosage for hard water or use a water softening product. Powder detergents go into the dispenser drawer. Liquid detergents can be used in the middle compartment if starting immediately without prewash. Liquid fabric softener can prevent static electricity in synthetic garments. Avoid prewash with concentrated detergents and do not use proportioners in the internal drum.
Maintenance Features
- Bodywork: Clean with warm water and a neutral non-abrasive household detergent. Wipe with clean water and dry. Avoid methylated spirit, diluents, or similar products.
- Detergent Dispenser Drawer: Clean regularly with running water to remove detergent and softener deposits. It can be fully removed for easier cleaning; the upper part of the additive compartments can also be removed.
- Drawer Recess: Clean occasionally with an old toothbrush to remove accumulated detergent. After cleaning, replace the drawer and run a rinse cycle without laundry.
- Drain Filter: Regularly check and clean the drain filter to ensure smooth operation. To clean, remove the bottom panel, place a bowl underneath, unscrew the filter by turning it left, remove, and clean under a fast-running tap.
- Water Inlet Filter: If water is hard or contains lime, the filter may clog. Turn off the water tap, unscrew the inlet hose, remove and clean the filter with a hard bristle brush, then replace and tighten the hose.
Troubleshooting:
The manual provides a guide for common issues:
- Machine not starting: Check door, plug, mains fuse, program selector dial, and ON/OFF button.
- Machine not filling: Check tap, water supply, inlet hose (squashed/bent), inlet filter (clogged), and loading door (open/closed).
- Machine emptying as it fills: Check if the drain hose end is too low.
- Machine not draining/spinning: Check drain hose (squashed/bent) and drain filter (clogged).
- Water on the floor: Check for excessive/unsuitable detergent (foam), or leaking joints/tap.
- Machine vibrating/noisy: Check if transit bolts/packing are removed, if the machine is touching anything, and if all feet are resting firmly with lock nuts secured.
If problems persist, contact an authorized Service Centre, providing the make, model, and date of purchase.
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