Electrolux EW 1477 F, EW 1677 F, EW 1277 F, EW 1077 F manual Something not working?

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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 and at the

same time the light , the light of the START/PAUSE button and one of the following lights start to flash:

-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

 

immediately:

relevant paragraph in “water drainage” section.

 

 

 

 

 

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 filter is clogged. (E20)

 

 

 

 

• There is water on the floor:

• Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent

 

 

(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.

 

 

 

Unsatisfactory washing results:

• Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has

 

 

been used.

 

 

• Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to

 

 

washing.

 

 

• The correct temperature was not selected.

 

 

• Excessive laundry load.

 

 

 

The machine vibrates or is

• The transit bolts and packing have not been

 

noisy:

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.

 

 

 

The door will not open:

• The programme is still running.

 

 

• The door lock has not yet released.

 

 

• The water level is above the bottom edge of the door.

 

 

• The machine is heating the water.

 

 

 

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Contents RUS Dear customer Contents General safety Child safety DisposalTips for environmental protection Packaging materialsTechnical specifications Water PressureInstallation UnpackingPositioning Water inletWater drainage Electrical connectionConnect the machine to an earthed socket Your new washing machine Description of the applianceDoor locked pilot light Detergent dispenser drawerUse Delay Start button Anti-crease buttonQuick wash button Extra rinse buttonDelayed start Alarm codesDuration of the selected Programme Incorrect option selectionProgramme progress display START/PAUSE buttonFunctions Programme information Temperatures Laundry weightsSorting the laundry Before loading the laundryDetergents and additives Quantity of detergent to be usedDo not use acetone on artificial silk DegreesDry cleaning Energetic wash Delicate washBleaching IroningSwitch the machine on Place the laundry in the drumMeasure out the detergent Select the desired programmeSelect the required options Start the programmeAt the end of the programme Programme chart Washing programmesSpecial programmes Programme Additional Max Consumption SectionProgramme Description Functions Load Energy KWh Min BlueMaintenance BodyworkDrain filter Water inlet filterFrost precautions Emergency emptying outSomething not working? Spinning starts late or Laundry is not spun enough