Electrolux EWFM 14480 W manual

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    User Manual Washing Machine - Drying Board CALIMA EWFM 14480 W[...]

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    Electrolux. Thinking of you. Share more of our thinki ng at www.electrolux.com Contents Safety information 2 Product description 4 Control panel 5 First use 8 Personalisation 8 Daily use 8 Drying Board - How to dry 11 Helpful hints and tips 14 Washing programmes 16 Care and cleaning 18 What to do if.. . 23 Technical data 25 Consumption values 25 In[...]

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    Installation • This appliance is h eavy. Care should be taken when moving it. • When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre. • All packing and transit bolts must be re- moved before use. Serious damage can occur to the product an d to property if this is not adhered to.[...]

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    Product description Your new appliance meets all modern requir ements for effective treatm ent of laundr y with low water, energy and detergent consum ption. Its new washing system allows total use of detergent and reduces wate r consumption so saving energy. 1 2 3 4 5 6 92 mm 8 7 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Control panel 3 Door opening han dle [...]

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    Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for detergent used for pre- wash and soak phase or for stain remover used during the stain action phase (if availa- ble). The prewash and soak detergent is added at the beginning of the wash pro- gramme. The stain remover is added during the stain action phase. Compartment for powder or liquid deter- gent used[...]

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    5 EXTRA RINSE button 6 DELAY START button 7 Display 8 START/PAUSE button 9 DOOR LOCKED pilot light 10 TIME MANAGER buttons Table of symbol s Cottons Synthetics Delicates Easy Iron Jeans Spin Drain Rinses Lingerie Silk Handwash Wool Sport Intensive + Cottons Economy Cold Wash Temperature Rinse Hold Prewash Extra Rinse Delay Start Time Manager Door C[...]

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    Display 7.4 7.5 7.1 7.2 7.3 The display shows the following information: 7.1: • Duration of the selected programme After selecting a programme, the duration is displayed in hours and minutes (for ex- ample 2.05 ). The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of th e maximum recommended load for each type of fabric. After the programme ha[...]

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    First use • Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installa- tion instructions. • Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum. • Pour 2 liters of water into the main wash compartment of the deter- gent drawer in or der to activate the ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle at the highest temperature witho[...]

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    If required, pour fabric softener into the com- partmen t marked (the amount used must not exceed the «MAX» mark in the drawer). Close the drawer gently. Select the required programme by turning the programme selector dial (1) Turn the programme selector dial to the re- quired programme. The washing machine will propose a temperature and automati[...]

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    – The programme will start after the se- lected delay has expired. Cancelling the delayed start after having pressed button 8 : 1. Set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing button 8 . 2. Press button 6 once until the symbol 0’ is displayed 3. Press button 8 again to start the pro- gramme. Important! The selected delay can be changed only aft[...]

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    Press the button again to restart the pro- gramme. Cancelling a programme Turn the selector dial to to cancel a pro- gramme which is running. You can select now a new programme. Opening the door After the programme has s tarted (or during the delay time) the door is locked, if you need to open it, set first the machine to PAUSE by pressing the butt[...]

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    • DO NOT lean on the top and, espe- cially, DO NOT lean on the shelf when it is open, because it could be dam- aged. In any case, if the top or the shelf are damaged, DO NOT try to fix them by your self. Contact your local Service Centre. • DO NOT place detergent, bleach or fabric softener co ntainers on top of the appliance. They can damage th[...]

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    Operating Sequence Shelf closed (Picture 1) Shelf open (Picture 2) Picture 3 Picture 4 1. ACTIVA TE button 2. DRYING DEGREE button 3. DRYING TIME butto n 4. START button min 4 3 2 1 1. Spread o ut the laundry on the top with care (see picture 1). In this case, make sure that the shelf is completely closed. If it's necessary, open the extractab[...]

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    2. Press the ACTIVA TE button to activate the drying board. The integrated light of the START butt on starts blinking. 3. On the base of the kind of fabric and the moisture degree, select the degree of dryness by pressing the DRYING DE- GREE button until the r e levant pilot light goes on. 4. Select the desired time by pressing the DRYING TIME butt[...]

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    Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste. Treat curtains with special care. Remove hooks or tie t hem up in a bag or net. Maximum loads Recommended loads ar e indicated in the washing programme charts. General rules: • Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed; • Synthetics: drum no more than half full[...]

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    Your appliance incorpor ates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent. Follow the product manufacturer’s recom- mendations on quanti ties to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer . Degrees of water hardness Water hardness is classified in so-called “de- grees” of hardn[...]

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    Programme Maximum and Minimum Tempe rature Cycle Descrip tion Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options Detergent Compartment JEANS 60°-C old Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm Max. loa d 3,5 kg With this programme it is possible to wash items like pant s, shirts or jackets in denim and al so jersey realized with [...]

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    Programme Maximum and Minimum Tempe rature Cycle Descrip tion Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options Detergent Compartment HANDWASH 40°-C old Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed 900 rpm Max. load 2 kg Special programme for delicate fabrics wit h «hand washing» care symbol. SPIN RINSE HOLD WOOL 40°-C old Main wash - Ri[...]

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    according to the soften ing powder manufac- turer's instructions. This will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits. After each wash Leave the door open fo r a while. This helps to prevent mould and st agnant smells form- ing inside the appliance. Keeping the door open after a wash will also help to preserve the door seal. Maintenance w[...]

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    Washing drum Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to rusting foreign bodies in the washing or tap water containing iron. Important! Do not clean the drum with acidic descaling agen ts, scouring agents containing chlorine or iron or steel wool. 1. Remove any rust deposits on the drum with a cleaning agent for stainless steel. 2. Run a washing cyc[...]

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    6. When no more water comes ou t, un- screw the pump cover, using a pliers, and remove the filter. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the cover. 1 2 7. Remove any objects from the pump im- peller by rotating it. 8. Replace the filter in to the pump paying attention to insert it properly. When done, screw it firmly. 9[...]

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    Warning! When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump. Nev er remove the pump cove r during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty. When replacing the cover, ensure it is securely re-tightened so as to stop leaks and yo ung children being able to [...]

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    What to do if... Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without ca lling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed below. During machine operatio n it is possible that the red pilot light of butt on 8 blinks, one of the following alarm c[...]

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    Problem Possible ca use/Solution There is water on the fl oor: Too much detergent or unsuitable det ergent (creates too much foam) has been used. • Reduce the detergent quan tity or us e another one. Check whether there are any leaks fr om one of the inlet hose fittings. It is not always easy to see this as the water runs do wn the hose; check to[...]

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    Problem Possible ca use/Solution Unsatisfactory drying re- sults: The laundry was too wet because it had not be spun or wrung enough. • Do another drying cycle. Too much items have been put on the board or they have been put one upon another. • Dry the items separately, spr eading them out comp letely and without covering one with another. If y[...]

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    Programme Energy consumption (KWh) Water consumption (litres) Programme duration (Minutes) Wool/ Handwash 30° 0.25 55 1) «Cottons Eco» at 60°C with a load of 7 k g is the reference programme for the d ata entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards. The consumption data shown on this chart is to be consider ed purely ind[...]

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    5. Open the porthole and remove the poly- styrene block fitted on the door seal. 6. 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. Make sure that air circulat ion around the machine is not impede[...]

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    Water inlet Warning! This appli ance must be connected to a cold water supply. 1. Connect the water inlet hose supplied with the machine to a tap with a 3/4" thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance. Important! Do not use the hose from your previous machine to connect to the water supply. 2. The other end of the inlet hose which[...]

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    The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres. An additional drain hose and joining piece is available from your local Service Centre. Electrical connection Information on the el ectrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door. Check that your domest ic electrical installa- tion can take the maximu[...]

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    • With adequate pre-treatment, stains and limited soiling can be removed; the laundry can then be washed at a lower tempera- ture. • Measure out detergen t according to the water hardness, the degree of soiling and the quantity of laundry being washed. 30 electrolux[...]

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