Electrolux EWTS 13420 W User Manual

8 description of the appliance / personalisation

The symbols
description of the appliance / personalisation 7
1 Time manager 4 Cycle running
2 Temperature 5 Length of cycle or Timer delay
Description of the appliance 3 Child safety countdown

1
1 The control panel 2 8.88
2 Lid handle
3 Filter access cover 1 2 3 4 5

4 Lever for moving the appliance Personalisation

5 Adjustable levelling feet Child safety To deactivate child safety, repeat the
This option provides two types of process.
3 4 locking :
- if the option is activated after the cycle Audible signal
has started, no changes to the options When a button is depressed, an audible
Dispenser box 5 or program are possible. signal sounds, at the end of a program-
Prewash The cycle runs and you must deactivate me or to indicate a fault.
Wash the option to run a new cycle. To deactivate, turn appliance on and
Softener (do not fill above the MAX - if the option is activated before the press •Prewash• and •Rinse plus•
symbol M ) cycle has started, the appliance cannot simultaneously until the beep sounds.
be started. The signal is only active if alarm sounds.
To activate child safety, turn appliance
on and press •Rinse plus• and •Delay
start• simultaneously until the
The control panel confirmation symbol comes on in the
1 Programme selector 4 •Start/Pause• pushbutton display.
2 Pushbuttons and their functions To reactivate it, repeat the same
5 •Time Manager• pushbuttons process.
3 Display

The appliance memorises the selection

of this option.

1 2 3 4 5
 how to run a wash cycle 9 10 how to run a wash cycle

How to run a wash cycle? Proportioning of detergents progress, the appliance will ignore the a •Spin• or •Drain• programme to finish
Your washing machine has been desi- new selected programme. •Err• flashes the cycle.
Using for the first time gned to reduce your water and deter- and the •Start/Pause• pushbutton
gent consumption. You can therefore flashes red for a few seconds then the •Night silence plus•
reduce the amounts recommended by current cycle display reappears. The washing machine does not empty
detergent manufacturers. the water after the final rinse which pre-
! Ensure the electrical and water con- Pour the amount of washing powder into Selecting the temperature vents the washing from creasing. Be-
nections comply with the installation the washing and prewash com- Press the •Temperature• cause there are no spin cycles, the
instructions. partments if you have selected the pushbutton repeatedly to in- washing programme is very quiet and
! Remove the polystyrene insert and "prewash# option. Pour fabric softener crease or decrease the tem- can be selected at night. In Cotton and
all other items inside the drum. into the compartment if necessary . perature if you want your Synthetics programmes, the rinsing cy-
! Run an initial wash cycle at 90°C, If you use another detergent type, refer washing to be washed at a cle uses more water.
without any washing but with deter- to the section "detergents and different temperature to the
gent to clean the water tank. additives# in the washing guide. one selected by the applian- Selecting options
ce. The symbol means a You must select the different options af-
Daily use Selection of desired programme cold wash. ter selecting the programme and before
Loading washing You can find the right programme for pressing the •Start/Pause• pushbutton
! Open the lid of the appliance. different types of washing in the Selecting the spin speed (see •Programme table•). Press the de-
! Open the drum by depressing the loc- programme table (see "Programme Press the •Spin• pushbut- sired button(s) ; the corresponding lights
king button A : The two shutters table#). ton to change the spin come on. If pressed again, the lights go
unlock automatically. speed, if you want your out. If one of the options is not compati-
! Load the washing, close the drum washing to be spun at a dif- ble with the selected programme, •Err•
and the lid of your washing machine. ferent speed to the one se- flashes on the display and the •Start/
lected by the appliance. You Pause• pushbutton flashes red.
can also select •No spin•*,
A •Rinse hold•* or •Night silen- !Prewash" option
ce plus• *.
The maximum speeds are :
for Cotton, Jeans, Cotton AA : 1100 rpm
(EWT 11420W), 1000 rpm (EWT
Turn the programme selector to the 10420W),
required programme. The "Start/Pause# for Handwash, Wool : 900 rpm (EWT The appliance runs a prewash at 30°C
pushbutton flashes green. 11420W), 1000 (EWT 10420W), max. The prewash finishes with a short
Before closing the lid of your appliance, The symbols which correspond to the for Synthetics, Easy iron, Lingerie, spin cycle for cotton or synthetic pro-
ensure that the drum is properly closed : different stages of the cycle are Sport: 900 rpm, grammes, and with an empty cycle for
! When the two shutters are closed, displayed ( Wash, Rinse, for Delicates, Silk : 700 rpm. delicates programmes.
! locking button A released. Drain, Spin).
At the end of the programme, if you have !Rinse plus" option
selected •Rinse and hold• or •Night si- The washing machine will add one or
lence plus• , you then need to select more rinses during the cycle. This option
If you turn the programme selector to
is recommended for people with
another programme while a cycle is in
*depending on model sensitive skin and in soft water areas.
 how to run a wash cycle 11 12 how to run a wash cycle

! Temporary : the "Start/Pause# pushbutton, by pres- Very lightly soiled laundry or half Interrupting a programme
sing the "Delay start# pushbutton load Adding washing
again (0$ indicates immediate start). The availability of these different levels When the !Add washing" light is on,
If you have already pressed the "Start/ varies depending on the selected pro- you can add washing by proceeding as
Pause# pushbutton and you want to gramme type. follows.
change or cancel the delayed start, pro- Press the !Start/Pause" pushbutton :
Press the "Rinse plus# pushbutton . ceed as follows : Start of the programme the corresponding light will flash green
The option is only active for the selected ! To cancel the delayed start and start Press the !Start/Pause" while the appliance is paused and the
programme. the cycle immediately, press "Start/Pau- pushbutton to start the message !Pause" is displayed. The lid
se# and then "Delay start# . Press cycle ; the correspon- can only be opened around 2 minutes
! Permanent : "Start/Pause# to start the cycle. ding light will come on after the washing machine has come to
! To change the timer delay period, you green. a stop. Press the !Start/Pause" pus-
must go through the "Stop# position hbutton again to continue the program-
and reprogramme your cycle. 2.00 me.

Modifying the programme in pro-

Hold down the "Prewash# and "De- gress
lay start# pushbuttons for a few se- The lid will be locked during the delayed It is normal for the programme selector Before making any changes to the cur-
conds. The option is permanently start time. If you need to open it, you to remain stationary during the cycle. rent programme, you need to pause the
activated, even if the appliance is swit- must first pause the appliance by pres- The symbol for the current cycle and the washing machine by pressing the !Start/
ched off. sing the "Start/Pause# pushbutton. After remaining time appear on the display. Pause" pushbutton. If the modification is
To deactivate it, repeat the process. closing the lid again, press the "Start/ not possible, !Err" flashes in the display
Pause# pushbutton. 2H and the !Start/Pause" pushbutton
!Delay start" option flashes red for a few seconds. If you still
Time Manager decide to change the programme, you
30• If a delayed start has been selected, the must cancel the current programme
countdown appears on the display (hour (see below).
by hour, then 90, and minute by minute
from 60 min). Cancelling the programme
If you want to cancel the programme,
Warming up turn the programme selector to the
The washing machine will suggest the !Stop" position.
"Normally soiled laundry# cycle by de-
This option allows you to delay the start fault. The cycle can be made longer or End of the programme
of a wash programme by 30, 60, 90, 2 shorter by using the "Time Manager# The washing machine stops
hours to 20 hours. pushbuttons. The level of soiling of the automatically ; the !Start/Pause"
The selected time appears on the laundry is also indicated. During the cycle, the symbol comes
pushbutton goes out and !0" flashes on
display for a few seconds*. Heavily soiled laundry on when the appliance is reaching the
the display. The lid can only be opened
You can change or cancel the delayed right temperature.
Normally soiled laundry around 2 minutes after the washing
start time at any time before you press
machine has come to a stop.
Lightly soiled laundry
**The light does not come on.
 how to run a wash cycle 13 14 washing guide

Turn the programme selector to the Washing guide Wash loads depending on type of
materials
!Stop" position.
Remove washing The amount of washing placed in the
Unplug and close water inlet tap. drum must not exceed the maximum
Sorting and preparing the washing capacity of the washing machine. This
! Sort washing by type and care label capacity can vary depending on the type
(refer to International symbols section of materials. Reduce the quantity if
We recommend leaving the lid and drum below) : normal wash for tough washing is heavily soiled or made of ab-
open after use to ventilate the water fabrics which can withstand intense sorbant material.
tank. washing and spinning cycles ; deli- Not all textiles have the same volume in
cate wash for delicate fabrics which the drum or the same water absorption
Standby mode need to be treated with care. For levels. In general, the drum must there-
fore be filled :
mixed loads, loads with items of dif-
If the appliance is on but no commands ! to full capacity but avoiding exces-
ferent types of material, choose a
are selected for 10 min before or after a sive pressure on cotton, linen and
programme and a temperature suita-
cycle, it goes into standby mode. The cotton/linen mixtures,
ble for the most fragile material.
screen light goes out and !Start/Pause" ! to half capacity for processed cot-
! Wash whites and colours separately :
flashes slowly. tons and synthetic fibres,
Otherwise, whites will be coloured or
To exit standby mode, simply press any ! to a third of its capacity for very fra-
will turn grey.
pushbutton or turn the programme gile items such as net curtains and
! New coloured clothes often contain
selector. woollens.
excess dye. It is recommended to
wash such items separately the first For mixed loads, fill drum depending on
time. Follow care instructions "wash most fragile materials.
separately# and "wash separately
Detergents and additives
several times#.
Only use detergents and additives desi-
! Empty pockets and unfold items.
gned for use in a washing machine. Re-
! Remove loose buttons, pins and fas-
fer to manufacturer$s recommendations
teners. Close zip fasteners, tie ups
and also Dispenser box and Using the ri-
laces and straps.
ght amount of detergent sections.
! Turn multilayered fabrics (sleeping
We do not recommend mixing different
bags, anoraks, etc.), coloured head-
types of detergents. This may spoil the
wear, wool and material with printed
washing.
designs inside out.
The amount of detergent to be used de-
! Wash small fragile items (socks,
pends on the size of the load, the hard-
tights, bras, etc) in a net bag.
ness of the water and how heavily soiled
! Take special care with curtains.
the washing is.
Remove hooks and place net cur-
If the water is soft, reduce the amount
tains in a net or bag.
slightly. If the water contains lime scale
(a descaler is recommended) or if the
washing is heavily soiled or stained, in-
crease the amount slightly.
 washing guide 15
16 programmes table / consumption
You can obtain information on the hard- case, the wash cycle must be started
ness level of water in your area by con- immediately. Programmes table
tacting your water company or other Detergent tablets or doses must be pla-
competent source. ced in the detergent compartment of Programme / Type of washing Load Possible options
There are no restrictions on the use of your appliance!s dispenser box. Cotton : White or colour, e.g., normally soiled work clo- 5,5 kg
powder detergents. For stain removal before a wash cycle, thes, bed linen, table linen, body linen, towels. Night silence plus
Liquid detergents must not be used please refer to manufacturer!s recom- Prewash
when a prewash has been selected. For mended amounts and instructions. If Synthetics : Synthetic fabrics, body linen, coloured fa- 2,5 kg
Rinse plus
cycles without prewash, they can be ad- you use a detergent to remove stains, brics, non-iron shirts, blouses.
Delay start
ded either via means of a dosing ball, or the wash cycle must be started imme- Delicates : For all delicate materials, for example, cur- 2,5 kg Time manager
in the detergent compartment. In either diately. tains.

International symbols Easy iron : Reduces creasing and makes ironing easier. 1,0 kg Prewash
Rinse plus
NORMAL
WASH
Delay start
Wash at 95°C Wash at 60°C Wash at 40°C Wash at 30°C
Hand wash Do not wash
Jeans : For washing denim clothes. The Rinse plus op- 3,0 kg Night silence plus
DELICATE
WASH tion is activated. Prewash
Delay start
Spin : A spin cycle from 500 to 1100/1000* rpm after a 5,5 kg Delay start
BLEACHING Whitewashing (bleach) allowed (cold only and in dilu- No whitewashing (bleach)
Rinse hold (or Night silence plus).
ted solution)
Drain : Runs an empty cycle after a Rinse hold or (Night 5,5 kg
Silence Plus).

IRONING High temperature Mid temperature Low temperature Do not iron Rinses : Hand washed items can be rinsed in this pro- 5,5 kg Night silence plus
(max 200°C) (max 150°C) (max 100°C) gram. Rinse plus
Delay start
Lingerie : For very delicate items, like lingerie. 1,0 kg
DRY Dry cleaning Dry cleaning Dry cleaning Do not dry clean
CLEANING (all common solvents) (all common solvents (only oil-based solvents Silk : Fabric machine washable at 30°C. 1,0 kg
except trichlorethylene and R113)
Handwash : Very delicate items carrying the •wash 1,0 kg Night silence plus
High by hand• label. Delay start
temperature

Mid Wool : Machine washable wool carrying the labels 1,0 kg

temperature
•pure new wool, machine washable, does not shrink•.
DRYING Dry flat Hang dry Dry on clothes Tumble drying Do not tumble dry
hanger permitted Sport : For dirty outside sport clothes. The Prewash op- 2,5 kg Night silence plus
tion is activated. Rinse plus
Delay start
Cotton AA** : White or colour, e.g., normally soiled 5,5 kg Night silence plus
work clothes, bed linen, table linen, body linen, towels. Prewash
Rinse plus
Delay start
* Depending on model.
** Reference programme for test conforming to CEI 456 standard ( Cotton AA 60° programme).
 18 care and cleaning
programmes table / consumption 17

Care and cleaning Drainage filter

Consumption Clean the filter located at the base of the
appliance regularly :
Programme Tempera- Average 1 2
Washing type tures consumption** Unplug the appliance before cleaning.
°C Litres kWh Time
Descaling the appliance
Cotton cold - 90 63 2,10
To descale the appliance, use an appro-
Synthetics cold - 60 45 0,80 priate non-corrosive product designed
for washing machines. Read product la-
Delicates cold - 40 50 0,50
bel for recommended amounts and how 3 4
Easy iron cold - 60 55 0,55 often descaling should be carried out.
Jeans cold - 60 55 0,90
The exterior
Spin - - 0,015 Use warm soapy water to clean the ex-

See display
terior of the appliance. Never use alco-
Drain - - 0,002
hol, solvents or similar products.
Rinses - 32 0,05 5 6
Dispenser box
Lingerie cold - 40 50 0,50 To clean, proceed as follows :
Silk cold - 30 40 0,30 1 2
Handwash cold - 40 45 0,45
Wool cold - 40 45 0,45
7
Sport cold - 40 50 0,70
Cotton AA* 40 - 90 63 1,80
* Reference programme for test conforming to CEI 456 standard (Cotton AA 60° programme) : 3 4
46 L / 0,93 kWh / 140 min
** Average figures which can vary depending on conditions of use.
Consumptions shown refer to the maximum temperature for each programme.

Water inlet filters

To clean the 2 filters, proceed as follows :
5 6 1 2
 operating problems 19 20 operating problems

Operating problems Problems Causes

Numerous checks were carried out on your appliance before it left the factory. Wash is unsatisfactory : ! the detergent is unsuitable for machine
However, should you notice a malfunction, please refer to the sections below before washing,
contacting the after-sales service. ! there is too much washing in the drum,
! the wash cycle is unsuitable,
Problems Causes
! there isn"t enough detergent.
The washing machine " the appliance isn!t plugged in correctly, the
The appliance vibrates, is ! the appliance hasn"t been untied properly (see
doesn!t start or doesn!t fill : electrical installation isn!t working, noisy : untying section),
" the lid of your appliance and the drum shutters ! the appliance isn"t level and is unbalanced,
aren!t closed firmly, ! the appliance is too close to the wall or furni-
" the programme start command hasn!t been
ture,
properly selected,
! washing is unevenly distributed in the drum,
" there is a power failure,
! the load is too small.
" the water supply has been cut off,
" the water inlet tap is closed, the wash cycle is much too ! the water inlet filters are dirty,
" the water inlet filters are dirty, long : ! the power or water supply has been cut off,
" a red tab appears on the water inlet hose. ! the motor overheating detector has been acti-
vated,
The appliance fills but " the drainage U-piece is fixed too low (see instal- ! the water inlet temperature is lower than usual,
empties straight away : lation section). ! the foam detection security system has been
The washing machine " the drain hose is blocked or bent, activated (too much detergent) and the washing
doesn!t rinse or doesn!t " the drainage filter is obstructed, machine has begun draining the foam,
empty : " the out of balance detector has been activated : ! the out of balance detector has been activated :
washing is unevenly distributed in the drum, an extra phase has been added to distribute
" the #Drain$ programme or #Night Silence Plus$ washing more evenly in the drum.
or #Rinse hold$ option have been selected,
The washing machine ! the water or electricity supply is defective
" the height of the drainage U-piece is unsuitable.
stops during a wash cycle : ! a Rinse hold has been selected,
You have found water " too much detergent has caused foam to over- ! the drum shutters are open.
around the washing flow,
The lid doesn"t open at the ! the #immediate opening$* light is not lit,
machine : " the detergent is unsuitable for machine
end of the cycle : ! the temperature inside the drum is too high,
washing,
" the drainage U-piece isn!t attached correctly, ! the lid unlocks 1 - 2 minutes after the end of the
" the drainage filter hasn!t been put back in cycle*.
place, The E40 error code ap- ! the lid isn"t closed properly.
" the water inlet hose is leaking. pears in the display** and
the Start/Pause pushbut-
ton flashes red*** :
 operating problems 21 22 technical specifications / installation

Problems Causes Technical specifications

The E20 error code ap- ! the drainage filter is obstructed,
pears in the display** and ! the drain hose is blocked or bent, DIMENSIONS Height 850 mm
the Start/Pause pushbut- ! the drain hose is fixed too high (see "Installa- Width 400 mm
ton flashes red*** : tion# section). Depth 600 mm
! the drainage pump is blocked, LINE VOLTAGE / FREQUENCY 230 V / 50 Hz
! the standpipe is blocked. POWER CONSUMPTION 2300 W
The E10 error code ap- ! the water inlet tap is closed, WATER PRESSURE Minimum 0,05 MPa (0,5 bar)
pears in the display** and ! the water supply has been cut off. Maximum 0,8 MPa (8 bar)
the Start/Pause pushbut- Connection to water supply Type 20x27
ton flashes red*** :
This appliance conforms to the CEE 89-336 directive concerning the limi-
The EF0 error code ap- ! the drainage filter is obstructed, ting of radio-electric interference and the 2006/95/CE directive concer-
pears in the display** and ! the anti-flooding security system has been acti- ning electrical safety.
the Start/Pause pushbut- vated, please proceed as follows :
ton flashes red*** : - close the water inlet tap,
- empty the appliance for 2 minutes before
unplugging, Installation 3 4
- call the after-sales service.
The drainage pump runs ! the anti-flooding security system has been acti-
constantly, even when the vated, please proceed as follows :
appliance is inactive : - close the water inlet tap, Remove all protective packaging for
- empty the appliance for 2 minutes before transit before using for the first time.
unplugging, Keep in case needed for future transit :
5 6
- call the after-sales service. Transporting a non-secured appliance
may damage internal components and
Softener runs directly into ! you have gone past the MAX indicator. cause leakages and malfunctions. The
the drum when filling the appliance can also be damaged through
dispenser box : physical contact.
* Depending on model.
**On some models, the audible signals can sound. Unpacking 7 8
*** After solving any problems, press the "Start/Pause# pushbutton to restart the 1 2
interrupted programme.
 technical specifications / installation 23 24 technical specifications / installation

Untying 4 Drainage Positioning

1 - The connector at Position the appliance on a flat and hard
the end of the flexi- surface in a ventilated location. Ensure
4
ble hose can be at- the appliance does not come into con-
3 tached to all tact with the wall or other furniture.
common types of
standpipe. To move the appliance, proceed as fol-
5 To install your washing machine at the Attach the connec- lows :
same level as surrounding furniture, pro- tor to the standpipe 1 To move your ap-
2 ceed as follows : with the hose clamp supplied with the pliance, place it on
1 appliance*. its rollers by pulling
5 - Fit the U-piece on the lever located at
2
the drainage hose. the base of the ap-
Place everything in pliance hard from
1 a drainage point (or right to left. Once
in a sink) at a height the appliance is in
of between 70 and the desired position, push the lever back
100 cm. Ensure it is to its original position.
Water supply positioned secu-
Install the supplied water inlet hose at rely. Air must be able to enter the end of Accurate levelling avoids vibrations, noi-
the rear of your washing machine by the hose, to avoid any risk of siphoning. se and prevents the appliance from mo-
2 proceeding as follows (Do not reuse an ving when running.
old hose) : 2 3
1 2
The drain hose must never be stretched.
If it is too short, contact a tradesperson.

Electrical connection
3 This washing machine must only be
connected in single-phased 230 V.
3 4 Check the fuse size : 10 A for 230 V.
The appliance must not be connected
with an extension lead or multi-plug
adaptor.
Ensure that the plug is earthed and that
it is in accordance with current norms.

Open the water inlet tap.

Check there are no leaks.
The water inlet hose can not be exten-
ded. If it is too short, please contact the
after-sales service. * depending on model