WASHING MACHINE

IN S T RUCTI ON B O OK LET

EW F 840
EW F 104 0
EW F 124 0

132 985 610 GB

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 Dear customer, Transport damages
Please read these operating instructions carefully When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not
and pay particular attention to the safety notes damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the
indicated in the first pages. We recommend that you Service Centre.
keep this instruction booklet for future reference and
pass it on to any future owners.

Contents

Warnings 3 Sorting the laundry 13

Temperatures 13
Disposal 4 Before loading the laundry 13
Tips for environmental protection 4 Maximum loads 13
Laundry weights 13
Technical specifications 4 Removing stains 13
Detergents and additives 14
Installation 5
Unpacking 5 Operating sequence 15-17
Positioning 5 International wash code symbols 18
Water inlet 5 Washing programmes 19
Water drainage 6 Special programmes 20
Electrical connection 6
Maintenance 21
Your new washing machine 7 Bodywork 21

Description of the appliance 7 Detergent dispenser drawer 21

Drain pump 21
Detergent dispenser drawer 7
Water inlet filter 22
Use 8 Emergency emptying out 22
Control panel 8 Frost precautions 22
Controls 8-11
Something not working? 23-24
Programme information 11-12
Washing hints 13-14

The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning:
The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) emphasize information that is
particularly important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance.
The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use
of the appliance.

Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with this symbol.

Our contribution to the protection of the

environment: we use environmentally
friendly paper.

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 Warnings

The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before

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installing or using the appliance.

Installation • Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the

appliance is not in use. This preserves the door
• All internal packing must be removed before using seal and prevents the formation of musty smells.
the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to
the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective • Always check that water has emptied out before
transit devices are not removed or are not opening the door. If not, drain the water following
completely removed. Refer to the relevant the instructions in the instruction book.
paragraph in the instruction book. • Always unplug the appliance and shut the water
• Any electrical work required to install this tap after use.
appliance must be carried out by a qualified
electrician.
General safety
• Any plumbing work required to install this
appliance must be carried out by a qualified • Repairs to the machine must be carried out only
plumber. by qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons could cause serious
• After having installed the machine, check that it is
danger. Contact your local Service Centre.
not standing on its electrical supply cable.
• Never pull the power supply cable to remove the
• If the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor,
plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug
ensure that air can circulate freely between the
itself.
feet and the floor.
• During high temperature wash programmes and
during the drying cycle the door glass may get
Use hot. Do not touch it!

• This appliance is designed for domestic use. It

must not be used for purposes other than those Child safety
for which it was designed.
• Children are often not aware of how dangerous
• Only wash and dry fabrics which are designed to electrical appliances can be. When the machine is
be machine washed and dried. Follow the working, children should be carefully supervised
instructions on each garment label. and not be allowed to play with the appliance.
• Do not overload the appliance. Follow the • The packaging components (e.g. plastic film,
instructions in the instruction book. polystyrene) can be dangerous to children -
• Make sure that all pockets are empty. Objects danger of suffocation! Keep them out of children’s
such as coins, safety pins, pins and screws can reach.
cause extensive damage. • Keep all detergents in a safe place out of
• Do not machine wash garments saturated with children’s reach.
petroleum, methylated spirits, trichlorethylene, etc. • Make sure that children or pets do not climb into
If such fluids have been used to remove stains the drum.
prior to washing, wait until they have completely
• When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the
evaporated from the fabric before placing
electrical supply cable and destroy the plug with
garments in the appliance.
the remaining cable. Disable the door catch in
• Place small items such as socks, belts, etc. in a order to prevent children from becoming trapped
cloth bag or pillowcase to prevent them getting inside while playing.
trapped between the drum and the tub.
• Use only the recommended quantities of fabric
softener. An excessive amount could damage the
laundry.

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 Disposal

Packaging materials The symbol on the product or on its packaging

The materials marked with the symbol are indicates that this product may not be treated as
recyclable. household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to
>PE<=polyethylene the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
>PS<=polystyrene product is disposed of correctly, you will help
>PP<=polypropylene prevent potential negative consequences for the
This means that they can be recycled by disposing environment and human health, which could
of them properly in appropriate collection containers. otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please
Machine
contact your local city office, your household waste
Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. disposal service or the shop where you purchased
Help to keep your country tidy! the product.

Tips for environmental protection

To save water, energy and to help protect the • With adequate pre-treatment, stains and limited
environment, we recommend that you follow these soiling can be removed; the laundry can then be
tips: washed at a lower temperature.
• Normally soiled laundry may be washed without • Measure out detergent according to the water
prewashing in order to save detergent, water and hardness, the degree of soiling and the quantity of
time (the environment is protected too!). laundry being washed.
• The machine works more economically if it is fully
loaded. Do not overload!

Technical specifications
DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm
Width 60 cm
Depth 59 cm

MAXIMUM LOAD Cotton 5.0 kg

Synthetics 2.0 kg
Delicates 2.0 kg
Woollens 1.0 kg

SPIN SPEED 0850 rpm max. (EWF 840)

1000 rpm max. (EWF 1040)
1200 rpm max. (EWF 1240)

POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY 220-230 V/50 Hz

TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 2200 W
MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION 10 A

WATER PRESSURE Minimum 0,05 MPa

Maximum 0,8 MPa

This appliance complies with the following EEC Directives:

73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 relating to low voltage
89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 relating to electromagnetic compatibility.

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 Installation

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Unpacking 7. Plug all the holes with the plugs which you will
find in the envelope containing the instruction
All transit bolts and packing must be booklet.
removed 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. Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the two
rear bottom screws. Slide out the two plastic
pins.
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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.
P1129 P0001 Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or
out. Never place cardboard, wood or similar
2. Lay the machine on its back, taking care not to
materials under the machine to compensate for any
squash the hoses. This can be avoided by
unevenness in the floor.
placing one of the corner packing pieces
between the machine and the floor.
3. Remove the polystyrene block from the bottom
of the machine and release the two plastic bags.

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Water inlet
Connect the water inlet hose to a tap with a 3/4"
4. Very carefully slide out the left polythene bag, thread.
removing it towards the right and then Do not use already employed hoses for water
downwards. connection.
5. Very carefully slide out the right polythene bag,
removing it towards the left and then upwards.

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Important!
Before connecting up the machine to new pipework
6. Set the machine upright and remove the or to pipework that has not been used for some
remaining rear screw. Slide out the relevant pin. time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush
out any debris that may have collected in the pipes.

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 The other end of the inlet hose which connects to The drain hose must not be kinked.
the machine can be turned in any direction. Simply
loosen the fitting, rotate the hose and retighten the
fitting, making sure there are no water leaks

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For a correct functioning of the machine the

P0021 drain hose must remain hooked on the proper
support piece situated on the top part of the
The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too back side of the appliance.
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. Electrical connection
This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230
V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply.
Water drainage Check that your domestic electrical installation can
The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three take the maximum load required (2.2 kW), also
ways: taking into account any other appliances in use.
Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic Connect the machine to an earthed socket.
hose guide supplied with the machine. In this
case, make sure the end cannot come unhooked
The manufacturer declines any responsibility
when the machine is emptying.
for damage or injury through failure to comply
This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece
with the above safety precaution.
of string or attaching it to the wall.
Should the appliance power supply cable
need to be replaced, this should be carried
out by our Service Centre.

Please ensure that when the appliance is

installed the power supply cable is easily
accessible.

P0022

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.

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 Your new washing machine

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This new machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and
detergent consumption.
• The automatic cooling of the washing water from 95° to 60°C before draining will prevent old drain pipes
from being deformed.
• The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woolens with extreme care.
• The unbalance detection device prevents vibration during spinning.
• The ECO valve allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.
• The programme selector dial combines the function of different fabrics and special cycles selection,
making it easier to set the programme.

Description of the appliance

1 Detergent dispenser drawer and programme chart 1 2
2 Control panel
3 Door handle
95°

4 Drain pump
E60° 850
60° 700
E40°
600
40°
500
30°

30° 60°
40° E60°
850rpm A+A 30° 40°

5 Adjustable feet
40° 30°
EWF 840

Detergent dispenser drawer

Prewash
Main wash
Fabric softener, starch

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 Use

Control panel

95°
E60° 850
60° 700
E40° 600
40° 500
30°

30° 60°
40° E60°
850rpm A+A 30° 40°
40° 30°
EWF 840

1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9
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1 Programme chart
4 Spin speed button
A programme chart is in the interior part of the
Press this button repeatedly to change the spin
detergent dispenser drawer.
speed, if you want your laundry to be spun at a
speed different from the one proposed by the
2 Programme selector dial
washing machine.
The selector dial is divided into following sections: Maximum speeds are:
• Cotton, linen (blue section) • Model EWF 840:
• Synthetics (green section) for cottons, synthetics and wool: 850 rpm;
• Delicates, wool, soak, rinses, softeners, drain, spin for delicates and miniprogramme: 700 rpm
and mini-programme (grey section) • Model EWF 1040:
for cottons: 1000 rpm;
95°
for synthetics, wool: 900 rpm;
E60°
60° for delicates and miniprogramme: 700 rpm
E40°
40° • Model EWF 1240:
30°
for cottons: 1200 rpm;
30° 60°
40° E60°
for synthetics, wool: 900 rpm;
30° 40°
40° 30° for delicates and miniprogramme: 700 rpm
Rinse hold position : When you choose this
option, the machine will not drain the water of the
The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or
last rinse, so as not to wrinkle the laundry.
anticlockwise.
At the end of the programme, the porthole remains
Position E 60°, E 40° corresponds to the
lit, the light of the START/PAUSE button goes off,
ENERGY SAVING programme for cotton items.
the pilot lights and remain lit, to indicate that
Position E 60° corresponds to the ENERGY
the water must be drained.
SAVING programme for synthetic items.
At the end of the programme the selector dial must To empty out water there are 2 possibilities
be turned to position 0, to switch the machine OFF. • Select programme (draining):
“ ” corresponds to cold wash. The water is emptied out without spinning.
• Select programme . Select the spin speed by
3 Prewash button means of the relevant button and then depress the
Select this option if you wish your laundry to be START/PAUSE button. The water is emptied out
prewashed before the main wash (not available for and the laundry is spun at the selected spin
wool and handwash cycle, miniprogramme and silk). speed.
The Prewash ends with a short spin at 650 rpm in Attention! Before selecting programme
programmes for cotton and synthetic fabrics, , the selector dial has to be positioned on O
whereas in the program for delicate fabrics the (cancelling).
water is only drained.

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5 Programme option buttons SUPER RINSE : this option can be selected with
Depending on the program, different functions can all programmes, except the wool programme and
be combined. These must be selected after handwash.The machine will add 2 rinses to the
choosing the desired program and before selected program.
depressing the START/PAUSE button . This option is recommended for people who are
When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding allergic to detergents, and in areas where the water
pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again, is very soft.
the pilot lights go out.
If an incorrect option is selected, the pilot lights flash
for about 2 seconds and the message Err is displayed.
6 DELAY START button
Press these buttons to select the following options: The wash programme can be delayed from 30 min –
60 min – 90 min, 2 hours and then by 1 hour up to a
NIGHT CYCLE : maximum of 23 hours by means of this button.
When you choose this option, the machine will not Selecting the delayed start
drain the water of the last rinse, so as not to wrinkle
• Select the programme and the required options.
the laundry.
As all spinning phases are suppressed, this • Select the delay start.
washing cycle is very noiseless and it can be • Depress START/PAUSE button : the machine
selectionned at night or in times with a more starts its hourly countdown.
economical power rate. The programme will start after the selected delay
On cotton and synthetic programmes the rinses will has expired.
be performed with more water.
Cancelling the delayed start
To complete the cycle, choose one of the following
programmes: • Depress START/PAUSE button .
Drain • Depress DELAY START button until the
To drain the water select (Drain) programme by required time is displayed: the symbol 0’ is
means of the selector dial, then press the displayed.
START/PAUSE button. • Depress START/PAUSE button again.
Spin
To spin the laundry choose (spin) programme 7 Display
by means of the selector dial; select spin speed by The display shows the following information:
means of button and then press the
Cancelling – Duration of the programme –
START/PAUSE button.
Delayed start – Incorrect option selection – Alarm
Important! code – End of programme.
Before choosing the programme (Drain),
(Spin) the selector dial has to be positioned on O Cancelling
(Reset).

QUICK WASH : this option can be used for If a programme has been cancelled – programme
lightly soiled items (not for wool, hand wash, silk selector dial on position O – display and all the lights
and miniprogramme) in order to obtain a good are off.
washing program in a short time. The washing time
will be reduced according to the type of fabric and Duration of the selected programme
the selected temperature.
After selecting a programme, the duration is
NO IRON : selecting this button the laundry is
displayed in hours and minutes (for example 2.05).
gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In
this way ironing is easier. Furthermore the machine
will perform 6 rinses instead of 3 for cotton and 4
rinses instead of 3 for synthetics. This function can
be used for cotton and synthetic fabrics.
For cottons maximum spin speed is automatically
reduced to 900 rpm (EWF 1040, EWF 1240).

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 The duration is calculated automatically on the basis
of the maximum recommended load for each type of End of programme
fabric.
After the programme has started, the time remaining When the programme has finished a flashing zero is
is updated every minute. displayed.

Delayed start

The selected delay (23 hours max) set by means

of the relevant button appears on the display for
3 seconds, then the duration of the previously
selected programme is displayed.
The countdown is updated every hour.

8 START/PAUSE button

Incorrect option selection

If an option which is not compatible with the set

This button has two functions:
wash programme is selected, the message Err is
displayed for 2 seconds. Start – Pause.

Start

After having selected the required programme,

press this button to start the machine; the
corresponding pilot light stops flashing.
If you have selected the delayed start, the machine
begins its countdown. The duration of the
programme or the delay appears on the display.

Pause
Alarm codes
To interrupt a programme which is running, depress
In the event of operating problems, some alarm the Start/Pause button: the corresponding pilot light
codes can be displayed, for example E20 (see starts start to flash.
paragraph “Something not working”). To restart the programme from the point at which it
was interrupted, press the START/PAUSE button
again.
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9 Programme progress display •Draining and spin: turn the programme selector
dial to O, select programme (spin), reduce
By selecting the wash programme, the pilot lights eventually the spin speed by means of button
corresponding to the various phases making up the and depress START/PAUSE button.
programme come on. Important!
After the machine has started, only the running
• At the end of the soak (after having emptied out
phase pilot light stays on. When the programme has
the water) you can select the washing programme.
finished, the End pilot light comes on.
Turn first the programme selector dial to O, then
select the programme and depress the
START/PAUSE button.

Softeners

Hand washed garments can be softened with this

programme. The machine performs 1 rinse, followed
by a final spin at the max. speed, which can be
The END pilot light flashes in the event of reduced by depressing button .
operating problems. And the relative alarm code
appears on the display. Drain
E10 = the machine does not fill
E20 = the machine does not empty For emptying out the water of the last rinse in
E40 = the door has not been closed programmes with the Rinse hold , or
To eliminate the problem, see paragraph option.
“Something not working”. Turn first the programme selector dial to O, then
select programme and depress the
Programme information START/PAUSE button.

Wool

Washing programme for machine washable wool Spin

as well as for hand washable woollens and
Separate short spin at the maximum speed 700 rpm
delicate fabrics with the “hand washing” care
for hand washed garments. It has to be used for
symbol.
synthetic, delicate, wool/handwashed, silk items.
Rinses You can reduce the speed by means of button
to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun.
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin
the garments which have been washed by hand. Mini programme
The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final
spin at the maximum speed. This is a complete programme that can be
The spin speed can be reduced by depressing combined with the following options:
button . Spin speed reduction, rinse hold and delayed start.
The final spin is foreseen only for cotton items as in To be used for laundry which is lightly soiled or
the spin programme. which needs freshening up.
Max. load 2.5 kg.
Soak Washing temperature 30 C.
Programme duration 30 minutes.
Select this programme for heavily soiled laundry. Final spin speed 700 rpm
Pour the detergent into the compartment .
This programme is not suitable for wool.
The machine performs a soak at 30°C and stops
with the water in the drum. The water can be
emptied out in 2 ways:
• Draining only by depressing the START/PAUSE
button.
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 Sport shoes

With this programme it is possible to wash one paar

of sport shoes. The shoes would be gently washed
and spinned. Washing temperature 40°C.
This programme cannot be used with and
options.

Note! Don’t wash your sport shoes together with

laundry.

0 = Cancelling

To reset a programme turn the selector dial to O.

Now can a new programme be selected.

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Laundry weights
Washing hints
The following weights are indicative:
Sorting the laundry bathrobe 1200 g
napkin 100 g
Follow the wash code symbols on each garment
label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions. quilt cover 700 g
Sort the laundry as follows: sheet 500 g
whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens. pillow case 200 g
tablecloth 250 g
Temperatures towelling towel 200 g
95° for normally soiled white cottons and linen tea cloth 100 g
(e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, night dress 200 g
sheets...)
ladies’ briefs 100 g
60° for normally soiled, colour fast garments
man’s work shirt 600 g
(e.g. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas....) in
linen, cotton or synthetic fibres and for man’s shirt 200 g
lightly soiled white cotton (e.g. man’s pyjamas 500 g
underwear). blouse 100 g
(cold) for delicate items (e.g. net curtains), mixed men’s underpants 100 g
30°-40° laundry including synthetic fibres and
woollens.
Removing stains
Before loading the laundry Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water
Never wash whites and coloureds together. Whites and detergent. It is therefore advisable to treat them
may lose their “whiteness” in the wash. prior to washing.
New coloured items may run in the first wash; they Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For dried
should therefore be washed separately the first time. stains, soak overnight in water with a special
Make sure that no metal objects are left in the detergent then rub in the soap and water.
laundry (e.g. hair clips, safety pins, pins). Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain
Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the
and poppers. Tie any belts or long tapes. stain; treat several times.
Remove persistent stains before washing. Rub Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay
particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with
detergent paste. the fingertips and a cotton cloth.
Treat curtains with special care. Remove hooks or Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust
tie them up in a bag or net. removing product used cold. Be careful with rust
stains which are not recent since the cellulose
structure will already have been damaged and the
Maximum loads fabric tends to hole.
Recommended loads are indicated in the Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites
programme charts. and fast coloureds only).
General rules: Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and
Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed; fast coloureds only).
Synthetics: drum no more than half full; Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone (*),
lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain.
Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than
one third full. Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat
stains with methylated spirits. Remove any residual
Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient
marks from white fabrics with bleach.
use of water and energy.
For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.

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 Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and Quantity of detergent to be used
treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any
residual marks with bleach. The type and quantity of detergent will depend on
the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and
Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric hardness of the water used.
first with acetone (*), then with acetic acid; treat any
residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then Water hardness is classified in so-called “degrees”
rinse thoroughly. of hardness. Information on hardness of the water in
your area can be obtained from the relevant water
Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated supply company, or from your local authority.
spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste.
Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on
(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk. quantities to use.
Use less detergent if:
Detergents and additives – you are washing a small load,
Good washing results also depend on the choice of – the laundry is lightly soiled,
detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid – large amounts of foam form during washing.
waste and protect the environment. Although
biodegradable, detergents contain substances
which, in large quantities, can upset the delicate
balance of nature.
The choice of detergent will depend on the type of
fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc.), the colour,
washing temperature and degree of soiling.
All commonly available washing machine detergents
may be used in this appliance:
– powder detergents for all types of fabric,
– powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max)
and woollens,
– liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature
wash programmes (60°C max) for all types of
fabric, or special for woollens only.
The detergent and any additives must be placed in
the appropriate compartments of the dispenser
drawer before starting the wash programme.
If using concentrated powder or liquid detergents, a
programme without prewash must be selected.
The washing machine incorporates a recirculation
system which allows an optimal use of the
concentrated detergent.
Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer
compartment marked just before starting the
programme.
Any fabric softener or starching additives must be
poured into the compartment marked before
starting the wash programme.
Follow the product manufacturer’s
recommendations on quantities to use and do not
exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent
dispenser drawer.

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4. Switch the appliance ON
Operating sequence Turn the selector dial to the desired programme to
switch the appliance on.
Before the first wash we recommend that you pour 2 To switch the appliance off turn it to O.
litres of water into the main wash compartment
of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO
valve. Then run a cotton cycle at 95°C, with the 95°
E60°
60°
machine empty, in order to remove any E40°

manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. 40°

30°
Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash
30° 60°
compartment and start up the machine. 40° E60°
30° 40°
40° 30°

1. Place the laundry in the drum

Open the door.
Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, 5. Select the desired programme
shaking them out as much as possible.
Turn the selector dial to the desired position: the
Close the door.
lights corresponding to the different phases making
up the selected programme light on.

95°
E60°
60°
E40°
40°
30°

30° 60°
40° E60°
30° 40°
40° 30°
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The duration of the programme appears in the

2. Measure out the detergent display.
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure
out the amount of detergent recommended by the 6. Select the spin speed or the RINSE
manufacturer in a graduated cup and pour it into the
main wash compartment .
HOLD option
Press the Spin speed button repeatedly, in order to
If you wish to carry out the prewash or soak
select the desired spin speed or the RINSE HOLD
, pour detergent into the appropriate compartment
option .The relevant light will light up.
marked .
If you select the RINSE HOLD option , the
machine will stop at the end of the programme with
3. Measure out the additive
the water still in the tub.
If required, pour fabric softener into the
compartment marked , without exceeding the EWF 840 EWF 1040
«MAX» mark.
850 1000
700 900

600 700

500 500

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 EWF 1240 9. Start the programme
Press the START/PAUSE button . The relevant
1200 light will stop flashing, and only the light relevant to
900 the phase that is in progress will remain lit.
700
500
If you have chosen a delayed start, the washing
machine will begin the countdown.
The display will show the duration of the programme
or the selected delay.

10. How to change a programme during

its cycle
7. Select the required options
Before you make any change, you must pause the
The light corresponding to the depressed button washing machine by pressing the START/PAUSE
illuminates. button.
It is possible to change any phase before the
programme carries it out.
When the programme has started, you can only
reset it by turning the programme selector dial to
«O» and then you can select the new programme.
The washing water remains in the tub.Start the new
programme by depressing the START/PAUSE
button .
Note: To drain the water before starting the new
cycle you have to cancel the programme and select
the DRAIN cycle.
8. Select the DELAY START option
To delay starting of the programme, press the 11. Interrupting a programme
DELAY start button. The figures corresponding to
the selected delay will be displayed for about 3 Depress the START/PAUSE button to interrupt a
seconds, after which the duration of the selected programme which is running, the corresponding
programme will appear on the display. light starts to flash. Depress the same button again
to restart the programme.

12. Cancelling a programme

Turn the selector dial to O to cancel a programme
which is running. Now you can select a new
programme.

13. Opening the door after the

programme has started
During this period it is possible to load other laundry:
First set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the
• depress START/PAUSE button; START/PAUSE button .
• load the laundry; If the door does not open, this means that the
• close the door and depress START/PAUSE button machine is already heating, that the water level is
again. above the bottom edge of the door or that the drum
is turning.
If you cannot open the door but you need to open it
you have to switch the machine off turning
theselector dial to O. After about 3 minutes the door
can be opened (pay attention to the water level and
temperature!). To restart the programme turn the
dial to the previous programme repeating the
options previously selected and press START/
PAUSE button .

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14. At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically.
If the Rinse hold or Night cycle option has
been selected the porthole remains blocked, the
light of the START/PAUSE button goes off, the pilot
lights and or remain lit, to indicate that
the water must be emptied out before opening the
door. The display shows a zero.
Turn the programme selector dial to Reset O to
switch the machine off .
Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully
check that the drum is empty so as to avoid any
forgotten items being damaged in a subsequent
wash (e.g. shrinking) or their colour running into a
load of whites.
If you do not intend to carry out another wash, close
the water tap.
Leave the door open to prevent the formation of
mildew and unpleasant smells.

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 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
95 60 40 30
Max. wash Max. wash Max. wash Max. wash
temperature temperature temperature temperature
95°C 60°C 40°C 30°C
Hand wash Do not
Delicate wash 60 40 40 30 wash
at all

Bleaching Bleach in cold water Do not bleach

Ironing Hot iron Warm iron Lukewarm iron Do not iron

max 200°C max 150°C max 110°C

Dry cleaning Dry cleaning Dry cleaning in Dry cleaning Do not

in all solvents perchlorethylene, in petrol, dry clean
petrol, pure alcohol, pure alcohol
R 111 & R 113 and R 113

high
temperature
low
temperature

Drying Flat On the line On clothes Tumble dry Do not

hanger tumble dry

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 Programme table

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Programmes for cotton , synthetics , delicates and wool
Consumption*
Type of Max Programme/ Description Available
temperature of programme Energy Water Duration
laundry load options
kWh lt min.
White cotton: Main wash at
e.g. sheets, White Cotton 95°C
5 kg 2.0 53 145
tablecloths, 95°C 3 rinses
household linen Long spin
White cotton, Main wash at
White Cotton
economy**: 60°C
5 kg Economy 0.85 49 127
e.g. shirts, blouses, 3 rinses
underwear, towels E60°C Long spin
Main wash at
Coloured cotton:
Coloured Cottons 60°C
e.g. shirts, blouses, 5 kg 1.2 49 120
60°C 3 rinses
underwear, towels
Long spin
Coloured cotton, Main wash at
economy: Coloured Cottons 40°C
5 kg Economy 0.95 49 110
e.g. shirts, blouses, 3 rinses
underwear, towels E40°C Long spin

Coloured cotton: Main wash at

e.g. shirts, blouses, 5 kg Coloured Cottons - 30°-40°C
0.55 49 117
underwear, towels -30°-40°C 3 rinses
Long spin
Main wash at
Synthetic fabrics:
Synthetics 30°-40°-60°C
e.g. shirts, blouses, 2 kg 0.85 52 93
30°-40°-60°C 3 rinses
underwear
Short spin
Main wash at
Synthetic fabrics, Synthetics 40°C
2 kg Economy 0.45 52 87
Economy 3 rinses
E60°C Short spin
Delicate fabrics: Main wash at 30°
e.g. acrylic fabrics, Delicates -40°C
2 kg 0.5 52 60
viscose, polyester, 30° -40°C 3 rinses
synthetic blends Short spin

Main wash at
1 kg Wool -30°-40°C
Wool 0.35 53 55
-30°-40°C 3 rinses
Short spin

* 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. It
refers to the highest temperature for each wash programme.
** In compliance with EC directive 92/75, the consumption figures indicated on the energy label refer to the
wash programme “E60° ”.

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 Programme table

Special programmes

Programme Consumptions*
Programme Additional Wash load
selector dial Programme
description functions max. Energy Water Duration
position
kWh lt min.

For washing one

Washing at 40°C
paar of sport 1 kg 0.5 60 67
Sport shoes
shoes

To drain depress Soak at 30°C

START/PAUSE stop with water in 5 kg 0.3 17 28
Soak button the tub

3 rinses with liquid

For rinsing hand additive, if required
Long spin at max. 5 kg 0.08 48 45
Rinses washed items
speed

Handwashed
garments can be 1 rinse with softener
5 kg - 18 21
softened with this Spin
Softeners programme

For emptying out

the water of the
last rinse of Water draining / - - 2
Drain programmes with
option

Separate spin for Drain and long spin

cottons at max. speed 5 kg - - 10
Spin

Mini Main wash at 30°C

programme 2 rinses 2 kg 0.3 40 30
Mini 30°C
Short spin

For cancelling
the programme
O which is running -
/ - -
Reset/Off
or to switch the
machine off.

* 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.

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 Maintenance

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Bodywork Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer
recess: clean it with an old toothbrush. Refit the
Clean the outside of the machine with soap and
drawer after cleaning.
water only. Rinse with clean water and dry with a
soft cloth.
Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents
or similar products to clean the bodywork.

Door seal
Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate
eventual possible objects that could be trapped in P0038
the fold.

Drain 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 as safety pins, coins
etc. blocking the pump.
P1050 Proceed as follows:
• Disconnect the appliance.
• If necessary wait until the water has cooled down.
Detergent dispenser drawer • Open the pump door.
After a while, detergents and fabric softeners leave
deposits in the drawer.
Clean the drawer from time to time by rinsing it
under a running tap. To remove the drawer from the
machine, press the button in the rear left-hand
corner.
To facilitate cleaning, the top part of the additive
compartments can be removed. P1114

• Place a container close to the pump to collect any

spillage.
• Release the emergency emptying hose, place it in
the container and remove its cap.
• When no more water comes out, unscrew the
pump cover and remove the pump. Always keep a
rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when
C0129
removing the pump.
C0130

P1115

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 • Remove any objects from the pump impeller by Emergency emptying out
rotating it.
If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to
empty out the machine:
• pull out the plug from the power socket;
• close the water tap;
• if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down;
• open the pump door;
• place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the
emergency emptying hose into the bowl. Remove
its cap. The water should drain by gravity into the
• Put the cap back on the emergency emptying bowl. Whe the bowl is full, put the cap back on the
hose and place the latter back in its seat. hose. Empty the bowl. Repeat the procedure until
water stops flowing out;
• clean the pump if necessary as previously
described;
• replace the emergency emptying hose in its seat
after having plugged it;
• screw the pump cover again and close the door.

P1117
Frost precautions
• Screw the pump cover fully in. If the machine is installed in a place where the
• Close the pump door. temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as
follows:
• Remove the plug from the socket.
Water inlet filter
• Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet
If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill, hose from the tap.
check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not
• Place the end of the emergency emptying hose
blocked.
and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the
Turn off the water tap. floor and let water drain out.
Unscrew the hose from the tap. • Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition
Clean the filter with a stiff brush. the emergency emptying hose after having put the
Screw the hose back onto the tap. cap on again.
By doing this, any water remaining in the machine is
removed, avoiding the formation of ice and,
consequently, breakage of the affected parts.
When you use the machine again, make sure that
the ambient temperature is above 0°C.
Important!
Every time you drain the water through the
emergency emptying hose you must pour 2 litres of
P1090
water into the main wash compartment of the
detergent drawer and then run the drain
programme. This will activate the ECO VALVE
device avoiding that part of the detergent remains
unused at next washing.

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 Something not working?
Problems which you can resolve yourself.
During machine operation it is possible that one of the following alarm codes appears on the display:

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- E10: problem with the water supply
- E20: problem with water draining
- E40: door open
Once the problem has been eliminated, press the START/PAUSE button to restart the programme. If after
all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.

Problem Possible cause

• The machine does not start up: • The door is not firmly closed (E40).
• The machine is not plugged in or there is no power
at the socket.
• The main fuse has blown.
• The programme selector dial is not positioned correctly.
• The START/PAUSE button has not been depressed.
• The DELAY START option has been selected.

• The machine does not fill: • The water tap is closed (E10).
• The inlet hose is squashed or kinked (E10).
• The filter in the inlet hose is blocked (E10).
• The door is not properly closed (E40).

• The machine fills then empties • The end of the drain hose is too low. Refer to
relevant paragraph in “water drainage” section.
immediately:
• The machine does not empty • The drain hose is squashed or kinked (E20).
and/or does not spin: • The option or has been selected.
• The drain pump is clogged (E20).

• Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent

• There is water on the floor: (creates too much foam) has been used.
• 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.
• The drain hose is damaged.
• The cap on the emergency emptying hose has not
been replaced after cleaning the pump.

• Unsatisfactory washing results: • Too little or too much detergent has been used.
• An unsuitable detergent has been used.
• Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to
washing.
• The correct programme/temperature was not
selected.
• Excessive laundry load.

• The machine vibrates or is noisy: • The transit bolts and packing have not been removed.
• The support feet have not been adjusted.
• The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
• Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.

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 Problem Possible cause
• The door will not open: • The programme is still running, the drum is turning.
• The door lock has not been released.
• The water level is above the bottom edge of the
door.
• The machine is heating the water.

• Water is not visible in the • The machine, which is the result of modern
technology, runs in a very economical way with
machine: low water consumption. Performance is
nevertheless excellent.

• Spinning starts late or the • The electronic unbalance detection device has cut
in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in
machine does not spin: 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 10 minutes, the
laundry is still not evenly distributed in the drum,
the machine will not spin. In this case, redistribute
the load manually and select the spin programme.

• The machine makes an unusual • The machine is fitted with a type of motor which
makes an unusual noise compared with other
noise traditional motors. This new motor ensures a softer
start and more even distribution of the laundry in
the drum when spinning, as well as increased
stability of the machine.

• Detergent residue is left after the • This is most probably due to non soluble
components contained in modern detergents. It is
wash cycle not a sign of inadequate rinsing. Brush or shake
the garments and, if necessary, wash them again.

• Foam remains after the last rinse • Modern detergents can produce foam even after
rinsing, but this will not affect the quality of the
wash.

If you are unable to identify or solve the problem,

contact our service centre. Before telephoning,
make a note of the model, serial number and
purchase date of your machine: the Service Centre
will require this information.
Pro d. .....
Mo
d.
No. .....
.....
Ser
.....
.
. No.
.....
....

Mod. ..........
Prod. No. ...........
P0042 BD Ser. No. .........

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