Electrolux EWX 12550 W manual

User Manual EWX 12550 W W asher -dryer 132962570.qxd 29/07/2008 10.02 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 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 Compartment for detergent used for prewash. The pr ewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. Compa[...]

control panel electr olux 9 Control panel Programme selector dial T emperature button Spin reduction button Extra Rinse button Drying Time button 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 5 10 9 Symbols = No spin , = Rinse hold, = Child Safety lock, = Drying sector Delay Start button Display Start/Pause button Door locked pilot light Time Manager buttons 10 9 8 7 6 [...]

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 [...]

option: 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 simultaneously for about 6 seconds buttons 5 and 6 until on the display , the icon appears or disappears. Daily Use Load the laundry Open the[...]

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 green light of button 8 starts to flash and the disp[...]

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. No spin : by selecting this option, all spinning phases are suppr essed and replaced by a drain, so as not to wrinkle the laundry . Recommended for extremely delicate fabrics.[...]

• 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 symbol 0’ is displayed. • Press button 8 again. The Delay Start can not be selected with Drain programme[...]

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 . (The Time Manager option cannot be modified after the programme has started. ) Changing a running programme is possible only by r esetting it . T u[...]

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 also 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 lau[...]

18 electrolux drying Automatic washing and drying (NON-STOP programme) For NON-STOP programmes, the recommended load size is 3 kg for cotton and 2 kg for synthetics. Note! It is also possible to dry up to 4 kg of cotton items (see the drying time table). Do not use a dosing device/ball whe n carrying out a washing & drying programme. 1. Load th[...]

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 Normal 90° - 30° White and coloured cotton (normally soiled items) S PIN R EDUCTION /N O S PIN /R INSE H OLD , E XTRA R INSE , T IME MANAGER * Main wash Rinses Long spin Max. load kg 6 * Red. load kg 3 Synthetics 60° - 30° Synthetic or mixed f[...]

Rinse Separate rinse cycle for cotton hand washed items Rinses Long spin Max. load kg 6 Drain For emptying out the last rinse water in programmes with the Rinse Hold option Draining of water S PIN R EDUCTION /N O S PIN /R INSE H OLD E XTRA RINSE O For cancelling the wash programme which is running and to switch the machine off W ool 40° - 30° Spe[...]

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 option. Firstly turn the[...]

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 each of them. Degree of drying T ype of fabric Max load Spin Speed Suggested drying time in mins Suitable for items t[...]

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 • Refit the cap on[...]

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[...]

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 No Spin option has been selected. ● The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. ● Check the drain hose connection. ● C[...]

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 The machine makes an unusual noise: ● The machine is fitted with a type of motor which makes a differ ent noise compared with other traditional motors. This new motor ensures a softer start and more even distribution of the laundry in the drum when spinning, as well as increased stability of the machine. No wat[...]

technical data electrolux 35 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 od . N o. ..[...]

36 electrolux Consumption values 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 Eco 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[...]

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 base from the bottom. 2. R[...]

38 electrolux installation 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[...]

3. Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut. Af ter 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 move the tap, you will ha[...]

40 electrolux installation Place the drain hose into your stand- pipe, which should have an internal diameter of approximately 38mm thus ensuring there is an air br eak between the drain hose and standpipe. When discharging into a standpipe ensure that the top of the standpipe is no more than 90cm (35.4'') and no less than 60cm (23.6&apos[...]

If you intend to drain the hose from the machine into a sink, make sure that the sink is empty and the plug hole is not blocked. Use the plastic “U -Piece” supplied. Important! Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that m[...]

42 electrolux installation Electrical connection Any electrical work requir ed to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. W ar ning! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any lia- bility should this safety measure not be observed. Before switching on, make sur e the electricit[...]

Permanent connection In the case of permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply (mains), with a minimum gap of 3mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the requir ed load in compliance with the current electrical r egulations. The switch must not break[...]

44 electrolux installation 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 the M5x15 screws (3-Fig. B). The hinges can be adjusted to com- pensate for possible uneven thickn[...]

Drill four fixing holes see Fig. G. Position the base into the recess with its front edge as far forwar d as the adjoining 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 appropriate countersunk scr[...]

46 electrolux en vironment concerns 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[...]

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