Electrolux EWX 12540 W manual

User Manual EWX 12540 W W asher -dryer 132966410_GB.qxd 10/01/2008 9.34 Pagina 1[...]

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3 electrolux 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[...]

4 contents electrolux The following symbols are used in this manual: Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance. General information and tips Environmental information Contents Safety information ..............................5 Product description ...........................8 Control[...]

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[...]

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[...]

safety information electrolux 7 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 instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety . ● The pack[...]

8 electrolux pr oduct description Product 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 EN001 Detergent dispenser drawer Y our new appliance meets all moder n requir ements for effective tr eatment of laundry with low water , energy and deterge[...]

control panel electr olux 9 Control panel Programme selector dial T emperature button Spin Reduction button Extra Rinse button Drying Time button Delay button Display Start/Pause button Door locked pilot light Time Manger buttons 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 3 4 5 8 7 2 6 9 10 Henceforth, the programme selector dial, the dif ferent buttons and the pilot [...]

10 electrolux use Use - washing 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 95°C or 90°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing r esidue from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2[...]

use electrolux 11 Duration of 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 time remaining is updated every minute. /Selected dryin[...]

12 electrolux use W ashing/Drying programme phase icons By selecting the programme, the washing and/or drying programme phase icons corr esponding to the various phases making up the programme ar e shown in the bottom of the display . After you have pressed button and the machine has started, only the phase running icon stays on. Soil level icons W[...]

use electrolux 13 Daily Use Load the laundry Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. Close the door . Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure out the amount of detergent requir[...]

12 electrolux use programme and befor e pressing button . Select the temperature Press this button r epeatedly to increase or decrease the temperatur e, if you want your laundry to be washed at a temperature dif ferent fr om the one proposed by the washer -dryer . When selecting a programme, the pilot light corresponding to the temperatur e propose[...]

use electrolux 15 Every time you press this button the drying time increases by 5 mins. Select the Delay Start by pressing button Before you start the pr ogramme , if you wish to delay the start, press this button repeatedly , to select the desired delay . The relevant light will illuminate. The washing programme can be delayed from 30 min - 60 min[...]

16 electrolux use (*) Max. load for cottons: 2,5 kg. Max. load for synthetics and delicates: 1 kg. Attention! «Time Manager» option cannot be selected with the Cottons Eco programmes. The availability of these soil level icons changes according to the type of fabric as shown in the following chart: Altering an option or a running programme It is [...]

use electrolux 17 After about a few minutes the door can be opened (pay attention to the water level and temperature!) . At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically . The buzzer sounds. Three flashing zer os « 0.00 « will appear on the display , the light of button and the pilot light go off : the door can be opened. If the Night [...]

18 electrolux dr ying Note! If possible, do not select a spin speed lower than that proposed by the appli- ance to avoid a too long drying time so saving energy . In any case the reduction of the spin speed is only possible after selecting drying. The lowest values you can select are the following: 900 r .p.m. for cottons and 700 r .p.m. for synthe[...]

W ashing and Drying 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[...]

20 electrolux washing & drying hints Important As a dryer , the machine works on the condensation principle. Therefor e, the water tap must be open and the drain hose must drain water into a sink or into the drain pipe, even during the drying cycle. Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the programme charts. General rules: Cotton, li[...]

Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone (*), then with acetic acid; treat any r esidual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly . T ar stains: first treat with stain remover , methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste. (*) do not use acetone on artificial silk. Detergents and [...]

22 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 [...]

washing programmes electr olux 23 W ashing pr ogrammes Programme/ T emperature T ype of laundry Options Description of programme Cottons 90° - White and coloured cotton Spin Red. / Night Cycle/ Rinse Hold Time Manager Extra rinse Main wash 3 rinses Long spin at the maximum speed Max load: 5 Kg Synthetics 60° - Synthetic or mixed fabrics Spin Red.[...]

24 electrolux washing pr ogrammes Rinse Separate rinse cycle for cotton hand washed items. 3 rinses Long spin at the maximum speed Max load: 5 Kg 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 Red. Drain and long spin at the maximum speed Ma[...]

washing programmes electr olux 25 Degree of drying T ype of fabric Spin speed Drying time mins Extra dry Ideal for towelling materi- als Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc 1200 rpm 2,5 kg 95 - 105 1200 rpm 1 kg 50 - 60 Store dry (*) Suitable for items to put away without ironing Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc Synthetics an[...]

Programme information 26 electrolux Drying programmes 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 pr essing button . 3 Drain For emptying out the water of the last rinse in progra[...]

care and cleaning electr olux 27 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, [...]

Cleaning the water drain filter A clean filter is important for the correct operation 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 manually from the machine at this sta[...]

care and cleaning electr olux 29 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 in[...]

30 electrolux what to do if... The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: ● The drain hose is squashed or kinked. E20 ● The drain filter is clogged. E20 ● The Night Cycle or Rinse hold option has been selected. ● The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. ● Check the drain hose connection. ● Clean the drain filter . ● Se[...]

Malfunction Possible cause Solution The door will not open: ● The pr ogramme is still running. ● The door lock has not been released. ● Ther e is water in the drum. ● W ait the end of washing cycle. ● W ait for some minutes until the door lock is released. ● Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water . No water is visible in [...]

32 electrolux what to do if... 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 ther e is very little laundry in the drum. ● Check the corr ect installation of the appliance. ● Check the corr ec[...]

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 r equire this information. Mod. .......... Prod. No. ........... Ser . No . ......... M o d . . . . . . . . . . . P r o d . N o . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

34 electrolux consumption value T echnical data Dimensions Width 60 cm 85 cm 54 cm Height Depth W ater supply pressure Minimum 0,05 MPa 0,8 MPa Maximum Cotton Maximum Load 5 kg Maximum Spin Speed 1200 rpm Electrical connection V oltage - Overall power - Fuse Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of [...]

Consumption values W ater consumption (in litres) Programme Energy consumption (in kWh) Programme duration (in minutes) Cottons 90 ° 1.9 50 Cottons + Prewash 9 0 ° 2.05 60 Synthetics 6 0° 0.8 42 Delicates 40° 0.55 55 For the duration of the programmes, please refer to the display on the control panel. Handwash 40° 0.4 50 Cottons Eco 60° (* ) [...]

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

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 washer -dryer by raising or lowering the feet. Th[...]

38 electrolux installation 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 , longer hose specially designed for this type of use. W ater drainage The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways: Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide suppli[...]

Fitting under a counter Before any work to the appliance, you must disconnect the plug from the power socket. Important! For safety reasons, it is danger ous to fit the appliance under a counter without the steel plate, which you can order in your near est Service Force Centr e. The top must be fixed to the cabinet as follows:Unscrew the scr ews fr[...]

Preparation and assembly of the door The machine is originally designed for the assembly of a door opening from right to left. In this case it is sufficient to scr ew in the hinges (1) and the counter -magnet (6) provided with the appliance, at the right level (Fig. B). a) Door The dimensions of the door should be: - width 595-598 mm - thickness 16[...]

If the door has to be opened from left to right, invert the position of the plates (7), the magnet (4) and the plate (5) (Fig. B and E). Mount the countermagnet (6) and the hinges (1) as previously described. 4 6 5 1 2 3 7 E P0 9 83 P0 9 8 4 6 4 D installation electrolux 41 132966410_GB.qxd 10/01/2008 9.35 Pagina 41[...]

Ecological hints T o save water , energy and to help protect the environment, we r ecommend that you follow these tips: • Normally soiled laundry may be washed without prewashing in or der to save detergent, water and time (the environment is pr otected too!). • The machine works mor e economically if it is fully loaded. • With adequate pre-t[...]

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