Electrolux EWW 14791 W manual

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    user manual Washer-dryer EWW 14791 W[...]

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    Electrolux. Thinking of you. Share more of our thinking at www.electrolux.com Contents Safety information 2 Product description 4 Control panel 5 Table of Symbols 7 First use 8 Personalisation 8 Daily use 8 Use - Drying 12 Helpful hints and tips 13 Drying Hi nts 14 Washing programmes 15 Drying Programmes 19 Care and cleaning 19 What to do if… 23 [...]

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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 and to property if this is not adhered to. [...]

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    Child safety • This appliance is not intended for use by person (including children) with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or in- struction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible fo r their safety. • Children should be supervised to ensur[...]

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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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    Temperature This button allows yo u to increase or de- crease the washing temperature. Spin Reduction By pressing this butt on you can change the spin speed of the selected programme. Select the Automatic Dry By pressing this butt on you can choose the required degree of drying for cottons and synthetics: •E x t r a d r y ( C o t t o n s ) • St[...]

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    empty out the water, please read the para- graph «At the end of the programme». 7.5: Automatic Dry Icons By pressing the button 4 you can choose one of the required degree of drying f or cottons and synthetics: • = Extra dry (for Cottons) • = Store dry (for Co ttons and Synthetics) • = Iron dry (for Cottons) 7.6: Child safety lock (see «Fi[...]

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    = Special programmes = Lingerie = Silk = Handwash = Wool = Jeans = Economy = Drying Programmes = Child Safety Lock = Start/Pause = Time Manager 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. • Before the first wash, run a [...]

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    Measure out the detergent and the fab- ric softener Pull out the dispenser dr awer until it stops. Measure out the amount of detergent re- quired, pour it into the main wash compart- ment or in the appropriate compartment if the selected programme/option it requires (see more details in «Detergent dispenser drawer»). If required, pour fabric soft[...]

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    Select the temperature by pressing button 2 By selecting a programme, the appliance proposes automatically a default tem pera- ture. Press this button repeatedly to increase or decrease the temperatur e, if you want your laundry to be washed at a different temper- ature. Reduce the spin speed by pressing button 3 By selecting a programme, the appli[...]

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    Important! The Time Manager cannot be selected with the Econ omy programmes. The availability of these soil level icons change according to th e type of fabric as shown in the following chart. Fabric Soil Level Cottons 95°/90°C X X X X X X 60°C/50°C X X X X X X 40°C X X X X X X 30°C X X X X X X Cold X X X X X X Synthetics 60°C/50°C X X X X [...]

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    2. Select the draini ng or spinning pro- gramme. 3. Reduce the spin speed if needed, by pressing the relevant button. 4. Press button 8 . At the end of the pr ogramme, turn the pro- gramme selector dial to O to switch the ma- chine off. Remove the laundry from the drum and care- fully check that the drum is empty. If you do not intend to carry out [...]

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    4. Select the required options by pressing the relevant butto ns. If possible, do not select a spin speed lower than that proposed by the appli- ance to avoid too lo ng a drying time therefore saving energy. In any case the reduction of the spin speed is only possible after selecting dry- ing. The lowest values you can select are the following: –[...]

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    quantities to avoid waste and protect the en- vironment. Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances which, in large quantities, can upset the delicate balance of na ture. The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc.), the colour, wa shing temperature and degree of soiling. All commonly ava[...]

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    Your appliance incorpor ates a re-circulation 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 . Garment labels For drying, follow the indications given on the manufacturer’s labels: •[...]

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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 DELICATES 40°-C old Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed 700 rpm Max. load kg 4 - Red. load kg 2 1) Delicate fabr ics: acrylics, viscose, polyester. SPIN RINSE HOLD NO SPIN NIGHT CYCLE EXTRA RINSE TIM[...]

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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 DRAIN Draining of wat er Max. load 8 kg For emptying out the w ater of the last rinse in pro- grammes with the Rinse Hold and Night Cycle opt ion selected. RINSES Rinses Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm Max.[...]

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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. load 4 kg With this programme it is possible to wash items like pants, shirts or jackets in Jeans and also jersey realized with hi-te[...]

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    Drying Programmes Automatic Programmes Degree of Drying Type of Fabric Max Loa d EXTRA DRY Ideal for towelling materials Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc) 5 kg STORE DRY Suitable for items to put away without ironing Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc) 5 kg STORE DRY Suitable for items to put away without ironing Synthetics [...]

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    • Select the hottest cotton wash pro- gramme. • Use a normal measure of detergent, must be a powder with biological properties. External cleaning Clean the exterior cabin et of the appliance with soap and water only, and then dry thor- oughly. Important! Do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean the cabinet. Cleaning [...]

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    Door seal Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate eventual possible objects that could be trapped in the fold. Drain pump The pump sh ould be in spec ted regularly and particularly if: • the machine does not empty and/or spin • the machine makes an unusual noise dur- ing draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocki[...]

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    Warning! When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme select ed there can be hot water in the pump. 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 retightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to rem[...]

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    placed on the floor and let water drain out. 4. Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying hose after having put the cap on again. 5. When you intend to start the machine up again, make sure that the room temper- ature is above 0°C. What to do if… Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights,[...]

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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. • R educe the detergent quan tity or use 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 The machine does not dry or does not dry properly : The drying time or the dryness degree has not been selected. • S elect the drying time or the dryness degree. The water ta p is not turned on E10 . •O p e n t h e w a t e r t a p . The drain filter is clogged E20 . • C lean the drain filter. The machine is ov[...]

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    1. After removing all the packaging, carefully lay machine on it’s back to remove the polystyrene base from the bot tom. 2. Remove the power supply cable and the draining and inlet hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance. 3. Unscrew the three bolts. 4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers. 5. Open the porthole and remove the pol[...]

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    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. Ma ke 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 k[...]

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    Do not place the inlet hose downwards. Angle the hose to the left or right depend- ing on th e position of you r water tap. 3. Set the hose correct ly by loosening the ring nut. After positioning the inlet hose, be sure to tighten the ring nut again to prevent leaks. The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do not wis h to [...]

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    Electrical connection Information on the electrical 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 maximum load required, al- so taking into account any other appliances in use. Connect the machine to an earthed socket. The manufacturer does not accep[...]

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