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    User Manual EWG 12 7 40 W W ashing Machine 132969690_GB.qxd 13/09/2007 11.36 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 ..................................18 International wash code symbol ......21 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 pr oduct description 7 Pr oduct description Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle Drain filter Adjustable feet 5 4 3 2 1 Prewash W ash Fabric Softener 1 2 3 4 5 EWG12740W EN008 Detergent dispenser drawer Y our new appliance meets all moder n requir ements for effective tr eatment of laundry with low water , energy [...]

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    8 electrolux contr ol panel Contr ol panel Programme selector dial T emperature button Spin reduction button Easy Iron button Extra Rinse button Delay button Display Start/Pause button Time manger buttons 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 3 4 5 8 7 2 6 9 EWG12740W 132969690_GB.qxd 13/09/2007 11.36 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. ● Run a cotton cycle at 90°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing r esidue from the drum and tub. Pou r 1/ 2 a measure of dete[...]

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    10 electrolux use detergent requir ed, pour it into the main wash compartment and, if you wish to carry out a programme with the « pr ewash » phase, pour it into the compartment marked . If requir ed, pour fabric softener into the compartment marked (the amount used must not exceed the “MAX” mark in the drawer). Close the drawer gently . Sele[...]

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    use electrolux 11 Attention! If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is working, the red «Start/Pause» pilot light will flash 3 times and the message Err will appear on the display to indicate a wrong selection. The machine will not perform the new selected programme. Programme Option buttons Depending on the[...]

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    12 electrolux use T o empty out the water: ● turn the programme selector dial to « O » ● select the Drain or Spin programme ● reduce the spin speed if needed, by means of the relevant button ● depress «Start/Pause» button ● at the end of the programme, the display shows a 0.00 flashing. The (Door locked) icon desappears and the door c[...]

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    use electrolux 13 Y ou must select this option after you have set the programme and befor e you press the «Start/Pause» button. If you wish to add laundry in the machine during the delay time you will press «Start/Pause» button to put the machine in pause. Add the laundry , close the door and press «Start/Pause» button again. Y ou can cancel [...]

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    14 electrolux use After you have pressed the «Start/Pause» button and the machine has started, the (Door locked) icon is lighted-on and only the phase running icon stays on. The segments inside the clock icon are animated. When the programme has finished, a flashing zero ( 0.00 ) is displayed and the (Door locked) icon desappears. Delay The selec[...]

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    use electrolux 15 Select the Start/Pause T o start the selected programme, pr ess the «Start/Pause» button; the green pilot light stops flashing. The «door locked» icon appears on the display to indicate that the appliance starts operating and the door is locked. T o interrupt a programme which is running, depress the «Start/Pause» button: th[...]

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    16 electrolux use Attention! The «Time Manager» option cannot be selected with the Eco pr ogrammes. The availability of these soil level icons change according to the type of fabric as shown in the following chart: Altering an option or a running programme It is possible to change any option before the pr ogramme carries it out. Before you make a[...]

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    use electrolux 17 Opening the door after the programme has started First set the machine to pause by pressing the «Start/Pause» button. If the «Door locked» icon desappears on the display , the door can be opened. If the «Door locked» light does not goes off, this means that the machine is already heating, that the water level is above the bo[...]

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    18 electrolux washing hints 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 ?[...]

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    washing hints electrolux 19 Removing stains Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent. It is therefor e advisable to treat them prior to washing. Blood: treat fr esh stains with cold water . For dried stains, soak over night in water with a special detergent then rub in the soap and water . Oil based paint: moisten with benzine[...]

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    20 electrolux washing hints The washing machine incorporates a recir culation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent. Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer compartment marked just before starting the pr ogramme. Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked before starting [...]

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    International wash code symbol electrolux 21 International wash code symbols These symbols appear on f abr ic labels, in order to help y ou choose the best wa y to treat your laundr y . Energetic wash Delicate wash Max. wash temperature 95°C Max. wash temperature 60°C Max. wash temperature 40°C Max. wash temperature 30°C Hand wash Do not wash a[...]

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    22 electrolux washing pr ogrammes W ashing pr ogrammes Programme/ T emperature T ype of laundry Options Description of programme Cottons Normal 90 - White and coloured cotton normally soiled Spin Red./No Spin/Night Cycle/ Rinse Hold Easy Iron, Extra Rinse, Time Manage r Main wash from 90°C to (cold) 3 rinses Long spin Cottons Eco 90 - 40° White a[...]

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    washing programmes electr olux 23 Rinse Separate rinse cycle for cotton hand washed items. Spin Red./No Spin/Night Cycle/ Rinse Hold, Easy Iron, Extra Rinse 3 rinses Long spin at the max spin Drain For emptying out the last rinse water in programmes with the Rinse Hold or Night Cycle option. Draining of water Spin Separate spin for cottons. Spin Re[...]

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    Pr ogramme information 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 depressing the corr esponding button. Drain For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the [...]

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    care and cleaning electr olux 25 Car e 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,[...]

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    26 electrolux car e and cleaning Cleaning the water drain filter A clean filter is important for the correct operating of the machine, and should therefor e be cleaned after every wash- ing programme. Place a container underneath to catch any spillage. If the filter is blocked and the machine is unable to drain you will need to drain the water manu[...]

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    Cleaning the water inlet filter If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime deposit, the water inlet filter may become clogged. It is therefor e a good idea to clean it from time to time. T ur n off the water tap. Unscr ew the water inlet hose. Clean the filter using a hard bristle brush. Tighten up the inlet hose. The dangers of freezing[...]

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    28 electrolux Something not working 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» pil[...]

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    Something not working electrolux 29 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 option or has been selected. ● The option has been selected. ● The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. ● Check the drain ho[...]

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    30 electrolux Something not working 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. ● The «Time Manager» level is not suitable to the soil degree of yo[...]

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    columns and margins electrolux 31 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 od. .......... Prod. No. ...[...]

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    32 electrolux technical data T echnical data Dimensions Width 60 cm 82 cm 54 cm Height Depth W ater supply pressure Minimum 0,05 MPa 0,8 MPa Maximum Cotton Synthetics Delicates Wool/Handwash Silk/Lingerie Maximum Load 5 kg 2.5 kg 2.5 kg 1k g 1k g Maximum Spin Speed 1200 rpm Electrical connection V oltage - Overall power - Fuse Information on the el[...]

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    consumption values electrolux 33 Consumption values W ater consump tion (in litres) Programme Energy consumption (in kWh) Programme duration (in minutes) Cottons Normal 90° 1.9 50 Cottons + Pr ewash 90 ° 2.05 60 Synthetics 60° 0.9 53 Synthetics Normal+Prewash 60° 0.55 55 Delicates 40° Cottons Eco 60 ° (*) 0.85 47 Cottons Eco + Prewash 60° 1.[...]

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    34 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. Using a spanner unscrew and remove the r ear right bolt. Lay the machine gently on its back, making[...]

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    installation electrolux 35 7. Plug the open holes with the plugs supplied with the instruction booklet. Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor . Make sure that air cir culation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Check that the machine does not touch the wall or other kitchen units. Level the washing machine by rai[...]

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    36 electrolux installation If it is too 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 . Note ! Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations’ r equirements. The appliance must be connected to a cold water supply . A minimum water pr[...]

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    installation electrolux 37 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 an[...]

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    38 electrolux installation Building-in This appliance has been designed to be built into the kitchen furniture. The recess should have the dimensions shown in picture A. When installing the appliance into the kitchen furniture ensure, if possible, the hoses are placed in either of the two recesses on the back of the appliance. This will help to pre[...]

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    installation electrolux 39 b) Hinges T o mount the hinges it is necessary to drill two holes (dia. 35 mm, depth 12.5-14 mm depending on the depth of door furniture) on the inner side of the door . The distance between the holes hobs fixing centres must be 416 mm. The distance (B) from upper edge of the door to the centre of the hole depends on the [...]

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    40 electrolux building-in With the appliance installed adjust all four feet ensuring the machine is stable, and a clearance of approximately 5 mm is left between the top of the machine and the underside of the worktop. A final check for stability should be car- ried out with the machine on spin with a load, this will identify the need for any furth[...]

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    environment concerns electrolux 41 Envir onment concer ns 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[...]

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    42 electrolux guarantee/customer service Eur opean 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 su[...]

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    service centres electrolux 43 Customer Service Centr es 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[...]

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