Electrolux EWG 12440 W Bedienungsanleitung

User Manual EWG 12440 W W ashing Machine 132971320 EN.qxd 07/06/2007 11.20 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[...]

4 contents electrolux Contents Safety information ..............................5 Product description ...........................7 Control panel .....................................8 Use ....................................................9 W ashing hints ..................................17 International wash code symbol ......20 W ashing program[...]

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[...]

electrolux pr oduct description 7 Product description Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle Drain filter Adjustable feet 5 4 3 2 1 Prewash W ash Fabric Softener Time Manager 95º 60º 50º 40º 30º 1200 900 700 Temp. Spin Easy Iron Extra Delay Start/Pause EWG 12440 W 1 2 3 4 5 Normal Eco Prewash Eco Prewash Normal Prewash De[...]

8 electrolux contr ol panel Control panel Programme selector dial T emperature button Spin reduction button « Easy Iron » button « Extra Rinse » button « Delay » button Display Start/Pause button « Door locked» light Time manger buttons 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 3 4 5 8 7 2 6 10 9 Normal Eco Prewash Eco Prewash Normal Prewash Delicates Wool H[...]

use electrolux 9 Use First Use ● Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions. ● Remove the polystyryrene 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, with[...]

10 electrolux use Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure out the amount of 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[...]

use electrolux 11 Programme Option buttons Depending on the programme, dif ferent functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired pr ogramme and before depressing the «Start/Pause» button. In any case if you select an option not compatible with the selected programme or option, the message Err will displayed on the di[...]

12 electrolux use Select the Easy Iron option Selecting this button the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ir oning is easier . Furthermore the machine will perform some additional rinses for cotton and synthetics. This function can be used for cotton and synthetic fabrics. Select the Extra Rinse option The machine[...]

use electrolux 13 • Depress «Start/Pause» button again to start immediately the programme. The Delay cannot be selected with Drain programme. 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 cal[...]

14 electrolux use End of programme When the programme has finished thr ee flashing zero is displayed, the (Door locked) and the «Start/Pause» go out and the door can be opened. Heating phase During the washing cycle the display shows the temperature icon to indicate that the appliance has started the heating phase of the water in the tub. Select [...]

use electrolux 15 The soil level icon visualized on the display will change to indicate which type of soil degree you have chosen. (*) Max. load for cotton: 2.5 kg. Max. load for synthetic and delicate: 1.5 kg. Note Once the programme has started the Time manager option cannot be changed. Attention! The «Time Manager» option cannot be selected wi[...]

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 locked» light goes off, the door can be opened. If the «Door [...]

washing hints electrolux 17 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 ?[...]

18 electrolux washing hints 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 arti[...]

washing hints electrolux 19 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 [...]

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. wash temperature 95°C Max. wash temperature 60°C Max. wash temperature 40°C Max. wash temperature 30°C Hand wash Do not wash at a[...]

W ashing pr ogrammes Programme/ T emperature T ype of laundry Options Description of programme Cottons Normal 90° - 30° White and coloured cotton normally soiled Spin Red./No Spin/ Rinse Hold Easy Iron, Extra Rinse, Time Manage r Main wash from 90°C to 30°C 3 rinses Long spin at the max spin Cottons Eco 90° - 40° White and fast coloured cotto[...]

Rinse Separate rinse cycle for cotton hand washed items. Spin Red./No Spin/ 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 ption. Draining of water Spin Separate spin for cottons. Spin Reduction Drain and long spin Programme/ T emperature T ype of l[...]

Programme 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 R[...]

24 electrolux car e 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, [...]

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 manually from the machine at this sta[...]

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[...]

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, the buzzer sounds [...]

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 has been selected. ● The option has been selected. ● The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. ● Check the drain hose connection. ● Clean the drain pump[...]

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 correct levelling of the appliance. ● [...]

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 . . . . . . . . . . . P r o d . N o . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

technical data electrolux 31 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 1 kg 1k g Maximum Spin Speed 1200 rpm Electrical connection V oltage - Overall power - Fuse Information on the el[...]

32 electrolux consumption values Consumption values W ater consump tion (in litres) Programme Energy consumption (in kWh) Programme duration (in minutes) Cottons No rma l 90° 1.9 58 Cottons + Pr ewash 90 ° 2.05 68 Synthetics Normal 60° 0.95 60 Synthetics + Prewash 60° 0.5 57 Delicates 40° Cottons Eco 60 ° (*) 0.85 49 Cottons Eco + Prewash 60?[...]

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 sure that the hoses ar e n[...]

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 raising or lowering the feet. [...]

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 pressur e of 0.05 MPa (0.5 ba[...]

2. Onto a sink outlet spigot. If the outlet spigot has not been used before, r emove any blanking plug that may be in place. Push the drain hose onto the spigot and secure with a clip if r equired, ensure a loop is formed in the drain hose (see diagram) to prevent waste from the sink entering the washing machine. P11 9 8 Loop P11 97 P1212 Important[...]

If you requir e any further advice please contact your local water authority . Electrical connection Any electrical work requir ed to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. Important! This appliance must be earthed. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observ[...]

The wire colour ed blue must be connected to the terminal marked «N» or coloured black. The wire colour ed brown must be connected to the terminal marked «L» or coloured r ed. Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands of wire pr esent and the cord clamp must be secur e over the outer sheath. W ar ning! A cut off plug inserted into [...]

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 16-22 mm The height (C-Fig. C) depends on the height of the adjacent furniture's base. b) Hinges T o mount the hinges it is [...]

The distance (B) from upper edge of the door to the centre of the hole depends on the adjacent furniture's dimensions. The requir ed dimensions are given in the picture C. The hinges will be fixed to the door by means of screws for wood (2-Fig. B) supplied with the appliance. c) Mounting the door Fix the hinges (1) to the machine by means of t[...]

building-in electrolux 41 Drill four fixing holes see Fig. G Position the base into the recess with its front edge as far forwar d as the adjoin- ing plinth line will allow . The reason for placing the base in this position is to allow a small strip of beading to be fitted in front of the appliance feet. Fix the base firmly to the floor using four [...]

42 electrolux envir onment concer ns 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[...]

Standard guarantee conditions We, Electr olux, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Electrolux appliance or any part thereof is pr oved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour , materials or carriage on condition tha[...]

Customer Care For general enquiries concerning your Electrolux appliance, or for further infor - mation on Electrolux pr oducts please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the address below or visit our website at: www .electr olux.co.uk Customer Care Department Electr olux Major Appliances Addington W ay Luton Bedfordshir[...]

service centres electrolux 45 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 [...]

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