Electrolux EWF 12470 W manual

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    User Manual EWF 10470 W - EWF 12470 W EWF 14470 W W ashing Machine 132979220.qxd 30/08/2006 12:03 Pagina 1[...]

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    electrolux 3 W elcome to the world of Electrolux Thank you for choosing a first class product fr om Electrolux, which hopefully will provide you with lots of pleasur e in the future. The Electr olux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make your life mor e comfortable. Y ou find some examples on the cover in this manual. Ple[...]

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    4 contents electrolux Contents Safety information ..............................5 Product description ...........................7 Control panel .....................................8 Use ....................................................9 W ashing hints ..................................16 International wash code symbol ......19 W ashing program[...]

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    safety information electrolux 5 Safety Information In the interest of your safety and to ensure the corr ect use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully , including its hints and warnings. T o avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thor ou[...]

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    6 safety information electrolux ● If the appliance is installed in a location subject to frost, please r ead the “ dangers of freezing ”chapter . ● Any plumbing work requir ed to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person. ● Any electrical work requir ed to install this appliance should be carr[...]

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    electrolux product description 7 Product description Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle Drain pump Adjustable feet 5 4 3 2 1 Prewash W ash Fabric Softener V arious pr ogramme charts in different languages are supplied with the appliance. One is on the front side of the detergent dispenser drawer and the others are attached[...]

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    8 electrolux control panel Control panel Programme selector dial T emperature button Spin reduction button Easy iron button Extra Rinse button Delay Start button Display Start/Pause button “Time Manager” buttons 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 5 1000 900 700 95º 60º 40º 30º 9 132979220.qxd 30/08/2006 12:03 Pagina 8[...]

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    use electrolux 9 Use First Use ● Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions. ● Remove the polystryrene block and any material from the drum. ● Pour 2 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, witho[...]

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    10 electrolux use Select the requir ed programme T ur n the programme selector dial to the requir ed programme. The Start/Pause light starts to flash and the Display shows the duration of the selected programme. The selector dial is divided into following sections: ● Cottons ● Synthetics ● Delicates ● Wool , Handwash , Lingerie , Silk , Jae[...]

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    use electrolux 11 Press the Spin button r epeatedly to change the spin speed, if you want your laundry to be spun at a speed differ ent from the one pr oposed by the washing machine. The relevant light will light up. Maximum speeds are: EWF 10470 W ● for cotton and jeans: 1000 rpm; ● for synthetics, wool, handwash and lingerie: 900 rpm; ● for[...]

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    12 electrolux use Select the Extra Rinse option This button can be selected with all programmes except the wool, hand wash, lingerie and jeans programmes. The machine performs some additional rinses. This option is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents, and in areas wher e the water is very soft. Select the Delay start Before you st[...]

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    use electrolux 13 Display The display shows the following information: Duration of the selected programme After selecting a programme, the duration is displayed in hours and minutes (for example 2.05 ). The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric. After the programme has started, the[...]

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    14 electrolux use End of programme When the programme has finished a flashing zero is displayed, the “door” pilot light and the Start/Pause light go out and the door can be opened. Heating phase During the washing cycle the display shows a temperature icon to indicate that the appliance has started the heating phase of the water in the tub. 2.0[...]

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    use electrolux 15 15 electrolux columns and margins Select the “Time Manager” option This function allows you to modify the washing time, automatically proposed by the washing machine. By pressing the “Time Manager” button repeatedly , the duration of the washing cycle can be increased or decr eased. A soil level icon will appear on the dis[...]

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    16 electrolux use Cancelling a programme T ur n the selector dial to O to cancel a programme which is running. Now you can select a new programme. Opening the door after the programme has started First set the machine to pause by pressing the Start/Pause button. If the “door” light goes off, the door can be opened. If the “door” light does [...]

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    W ashing hints Sorting the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer’ s washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens. T emperatures Before loading the laundry Never wash whites and coloureds together . Whites may lose their “whiteness” in the wash. [...]

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    18 electrolux washing hints Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain remover , lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain; treat several times. Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth. Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removin[...]

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    Follow the product manufactur er’ s recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer . Quantity of detergent to be used The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and har dness of the water used. W ater hardness is classified in so-cal[...]

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    20 electrolux International wash code symbol International wash code symbols These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help y ou choose the best wa y to treat your laundry . Energetic wash Delicate wash Max. w ash temperature 95°C Max. w ash temperature 60°C Max. w ash temperature 40°C Max. w ash temperature 30°C Hand wash Do not wash [...]

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    W ashing pr ogrammes Programme/ T emperature T ype of laundry Options Description of programme Cottons Normal 95°- White and coloured cotton : e.g. sheets, tablecloths, household linen, shirts, blouses, underwear . Spin Red. Main wash from 95°C to (cold) 3 rinses Long spin Cottons Eco 95°-60°-40° White and coloured cotton economy , lightly-nor[...]

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    Delicates +Prewash 40°- 30°- Delicate fabrics , heavy soiled fabrics. Main wash from 40° to (cold) 3 rinses Short spin Wool 40°-30°- Specially tested programme for wool garments bearing the “Pure new wool, non- shrink, machine washable” label. Spin red. Main wash from 40° to (cold) 3 rinses Short spin Lingerie 40° Max. load 1 kg Special [...]

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    Max. Cottons load ........................6 .0 kg Synthetics/Delicates load ..............2.5 kg Wool and Handwash load ............2 .0 kg Lingerie/Silk ..................................1 .0 kg Jeans ............................................3 .0 kg W ashing pr ogrammes Rinse Separate rinse cycle for cotton hand washed items. 3 rinses Long spin[...]

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    24 electrolux programme information Programme information W ool and Handwash W ashing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with the “hand washing” care symbol . The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by Woolmark for the washing of machine washable W oolmark products pr ovi[...]

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    Rinses With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton garments which have been washed by hand. The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final spin at maximum speed. The spin speed can be reduced by depr essing button . Drain For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the Rinse Hold and Night Cycle option or at [...]

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    26 electrolux care and cleaning Care and cleaning Y ou must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply , before you can carry out any cleaning or maintenance work. Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing, a[...]

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    Cleaning the 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. Proceed as follows: • Disconnect the appliance. • If necessary wait until the water has cooled down. • Open the pump door . • Pl[...]

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    Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty . When replacing the cover , ensure it is securely r etightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it. Cleaning the water inlet filter If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime deposit, the water[...]

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    Something not working Certain problems ar e due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer . Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed below . During machine operation it is possible that the red Start/Pause pilot light flashes and one of the followin[...]

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    30 electrolux something not working Malfunction Possible cause Solution The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: ● The drain hose is squashed or kinked. E20 ● The drain pump is clogged. E20 The the option or or programme has been selected. ● The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. ● Check the drain hose connection. ● Cl[...]

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    Malfunction Possible cause Solution 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. ● Check the correct installation of the appliance. ● Check the corr[...]

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    Malfunction Possible cause Solution If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centr e. Before telephoning, make a note of the model, serial number and purchase date of your machine: the Service Centre will requir e this information. Mod. .......... Prod. No. ........... Ser . No . ......... M o d . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    T echnical data Dimensions Width 60 cm 85 cm 63 cm Height Depth W ater supply pressure Minimum 0,05 MPa 0,8 MPa Maximum Cotton Synthetics Delicates Woollens and handwash Jeans Lingerie/Silk Maximum Load 6 kg 2.5 kg 2.5 kg 2 kg 3k g 1k g Maximum Spin Speed 1000 rpm (EWF 10470W) 1200 rpm (EWF 12470W) 1400 rpm (EWF 14470W) Electrical connection V olta[...]

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    34 electrolux consumption value Consumption values W ater consumption (in litres) Programme Energy consumption (in kWh) Programme duration (in minutes) Cottons Normal 95° 2.1 62 Cottons Eco 60° (*) 1.02 54 Cottons + Prewash 2.3 74 Cottons Eco + Prewash 1.4 72 Synthetics 60° 0.85 52 For the duration of the programmes, please r efer to the display[...]

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    The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered pur ely indicative, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry , on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature. It r efers to the highest temperature for each wash programme. (*) The programme “Cottons Eco ” at 60°C is the refer ence programme for th[...]

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    36 electrolux installation Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed befor e using the appliance. Y ou are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again. 1. After r emoving all the packaging, carefully lay machine on it’ s back to remove the polystyr ene[...]

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    6. Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose from the drum and r emove the polystyrene block fitted with the adhesive tape on the door seal. 7. 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 . Ma[...]

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    38 electrolux installation After positioning the inlet hose, be sure to tighten the ring nut again to prevent leaks. 4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance. 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 , long[...]

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    Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V , single-phase, 50 Hz supply . Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load requir ed (2.2 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use. Connect the machine to an earthed socket. The manufacturer declines any responsibility for damage[...]

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    Environment concerns Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are r ecyclable. >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers. Old machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help to keep[...]

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    guarantee conditions electrolux 41 European guarantee This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux, in each of the countries listed in the following page, for the period specified in the appliance guarantee or otherwise by law . If you move fr om one of these countries to another of these countries the appliance guarantee will move with you subject t[...]

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    Customer Service Centres Should you need further assistance please contact your local Customer Service Centre www .electrolux.com à   Albania +35 5 4 261 450 Rr . Pjeter Bogdani Nr . 7 Tirane Belgique/België/Belgien +32 2 363 04 44 Bergensesteenweg 719, 1502 Lembeek Č eská republika +420 2 61 12 61 12 Bud ě jovická 3, Praha 4, 140 21 Da[...]

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