Electrolux EWX 14550 W Bedienungsanleitung

User Manual EWX 14450 W W asher -dryer 132961190.qxd 01/09/2008 8.59 Page 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 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 electrolux safety information ● 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 product description Product description Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle Rating plate Drain pump Adjustable feet 6 5 4 3 2 1 Compartement for detergent used for prewash. The pr ewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. Compartement for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. Com[...]

9 electrolux contr ol panel Control panel Programme selector dial T emperature button (T emp.) Spin reduction button (Centrifug.) Extra Rinse button (Spoelen +) Drying Time button (Droogtijd) 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 5 10 9 Delay Start button (Uitgestelde start) Display Start/Pause button (Start/Pauze) Door locked pilot light Time Manager buttons ( [...]

10 electrolux control panel 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. /Sele[...]

W ashing phase icons By selecting the wash programme, the washing programme phase icons corresponding to the various phases making up the programme ar e shown in the bottom of the display . = washing = rinsing = draining = spinning = drying After the machine has started, only the running icon stays on. When the programme has finished, the flashing [...]

before pr essing button 8 : it will be impossible to start the machine. after pressing button 8 : it will be impossible to change any other programme or option. T o enable or disable this option press buttons 5 and 6 simultaneously for about 6 seconds until on the display , the icon appears or disappears. Daily Use Load the laundry Open the door by[...]

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 . Select the requir ed programme by turning the programme selector dial (1) T ur n the programme selector dial to the requir ed programme. The light of button 8 starts to flash and the display sh[...]

14 electrolux use dryer . The relevant light will light up. When you select a programme, the machine automatically proposes the maximum spin speed provided for the programme. Rinse Hold: by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics fr om creasing. When the pr ogramme has finished the display shows 0[...]

Selecting the delayed start. • Select the programme and the requir ed options. • Select the delay start. • Press button 8 : the machine starts its hourly countdown. The programme will start after the selected delay has expired. Cancelling the delayed start after having started the machine • Press button 8 . • Press button 6 once until the[...]

Altering an option or a running programme It is possible to change some options before the pr ogramme carries it out. Before you make any change, you must pause the washer -dryer by pr essing button 8 . (Only the Time Manager option cannot be modified after the programme has started. ) Changing a running programme is possible only by r esetting it [...]

drying electrolux 17 Use - Drying D R YING ONL Y The recommended loads size is 3 kg for cottons and linen, and 2 kg for synthetics. Note! It is also possible to dry up to 4 kg of cotton items (see the drying time table). The water tap must be open and the drain hose must be positioned in the sink or connected to the drain pipe. 1. Load the laundry [...]

18 electrolux drying 1. Load the laundry . 2. Add detergent and fabric softener . 3. Switch the machine on by turning the selector dial to the selected washing programme/fabric. 4. Select the requir ed options by pressing the r elevant buttons. Note! If possible, do not select a spin speed lower than that proposed by the appli- ance to avoid too lo[...]

washing hints and drying hints electrolux 19 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 togeth[...]

20 electrolux washing hints and 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[...]

washing hints and drying hints electrolux 21 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 us[...]

22 electrolux washing hints and drying hints Preparing the drying cycle As a dryer , the machine works on th e 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. Attention! Before starting the drying pr ogramme, reduce the loads of wash[...]

W ashing pr ogrammes Programme/ T emperature T ype of laundry Options Description of programme Cottons (Katoen) 90° - COLD White and coloured cotton (normally soiled items) S PIN R EDUCTION /N IGHT C YCLE /R INSE H OLD , E XTRA R INSE , T IME MANAGER * Main wash Rinses Max. spin at 1400 rpm Max. load kg 6 * Red. load kg 3 Synthetics (Synthetische [...]

Rinses (Spoelen) Separate rinse cycle for cotton hand washed items Rinses Max. spin at 1400 rpm Max. load kg 6 Drain (Pompen) For emptying out the last rinse water in programmes with the Rinse Hold and Night Cycle option Draining of water S PIN R EDUCTION /N IGHT C YCLE /R INSE H OLD E XTRA RINSE O For cancelling the wash programme which is running[...]

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 long 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 programmes with the Rinse Hold and Night Cycle option. [...]

26 electrolux Drying time Drying T ime In compliance with EC directive EN 50229 the cotton r eference pr ogramme for the data entered in the Energy Label must be tested dividing the maximum washing load by two equal parts and drying with DRYING TIME each of them. Degree of drying T ype of fabric Max load Spin Speed Suggested drying time in mins Sui[...]

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, and according to the softening po[...]

28 electrolux care and cleaning Cleaning the drawer recess Having removed the drawer , use a small brush to clean the recess, ensuring that all washing powder residue is r emoved from the upper and lower part of the recess. Insert the detergent dispenser drawer in the guide rails and push it in. W ashing drum Rust deposits in the drum may occur due[...]

• Pull out the emergency emptying hose (B), place it in the container and remove its cap. • When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump cover (A) and remove it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the cover . • Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it. BI0004 BI0003 BI0002 • Put the cap back[...]

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. Refit the inlet hose. The dangers of freezing If t[...]

What to do if... 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 light of button 8 blinks, at the same time some acoustic sig[...]

32 electrolux what to do if... 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 Rinse Hold or Night Cycle option has been selected. ● The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. ● Check the drain hose connection. ?[...]

Malfunction Possible cause Solution 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 co[...]

Malfunction Possible cause Solution 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. The machine makes an unusual noise: ● The machine is fitted with a type of motor whic[...]

Consumption values W ater consumption (in litres) Programme Energy consumption (in kWh) Programme duration (hours/minutes) Cottons 90° 2.1 57 Cottons 60° 1.2 53 Cottons Economy 60° (*) 1.02 42 Synthetics 60° 0.9 44 For the duration of the programmes, please refer to the display on the control panel. Delicates 40° 0.55 56 Wool 40° 0.45 58 The [...]

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. After r emoving all the packaging, carefully lay machine on it’ s back to remove the polystyr ene[...]

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 that you will find inside the drum. 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 machin[...]

38 electrolux installation 3. Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut. After positioning the inlet hose, be sure to tighten the ring nut again to prevent leaks. 4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance. The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do not wish to[...]

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 Centr e. Electrical connection Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door . Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum [...]

40 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. Preparation and assembly of the door The machine is originally pre-arranged for the assembly of a door opening from right to left. In this case it is sufficient to scr ew in the hi[...]

d) Counter -magnet (6) The appliance is pre-arranged for a magnetic closure of the door . T o enable a correct operation of this device, it is necessary to screw the counter -magnet (6) (steel disk + rubber ring) into the inner side of the door . Its position must correspond to the magnet (4) on the appliance (see pic- ture D). If the door has to b[...]

Environment concerns Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are r ecyclable. >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypr opylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers. Old machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help to kee[...]

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