Electrolux EWS 12610 W manuale d’uso

User Manual EWS 12610 W W ashing Machine 132966460.qxd 06/02/2008 11.27 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 electrolux contents Contents Safe ty information ..............................5 Product description ...........................7 Control panel .....................................8 Use ....................................................9 W ashing hints ..................................17 International wash code symbol ......20 W ashing progra[...]

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 product description 7 Product description Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle Drain pump Adjustable feet 5 4 3 2 1 Prewash W ash Fabric Softener EN004 Detergent dispenser drawer Y our new appliance meets all moder n requir ements for effective tr eatment of laundry with low water , energy and detergent consumptio[...]

8 electrolux control panel Control panel Programme selector dial T emperature button Spin reduction button Easy Iron button Extra rinse button Delay button Display Start/Pause button Time manger buttons 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 3 4 5 8 7 2 6 9 T able of symbols = Cottons, = Synthetics, = Delicates, = Economy , = Prewash, = Jeans, = Spin, = Delicate Spin[...]

control panel electrolux 9 The display shows the following information: T emperature value T emperature icon : , Cold During the washing cycle the display shows the temperature icon animated to indicate that the appliance has started the heating phase of the water in the tub. Spin speed value Spin speed icons : No spin , Rinse Hold , Night Cycle Du[...]

10 electrolux control panel Option icons [when available]: Easy Iron , Extra Rinse , Sensitive (see «Daily Use» paragraph) Child safety lock : (see «First Use» paragraph) Soil degree icons : Intensive Normal/Daily , Light/Quick Super Quick . Duration of the selected programme/End of programme/Delay time/Incorrect option selection/Alarm codes Af[...]

use electrolux 11 Use First Use ● Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions. ● Remove the polystryrene 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 90°C or 95[...]

12 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 prewash or soak phase, pour it into the compartment marked . If requir ed, pour fabric softener int[...]

use electrolux 13 Select the spin speed, No spin, Rinse Hold or Night Cycle option by pressing the button 3 Press this button r epeatedly to change the spin speed, if you want your laundry to be spun at a speed differ ent from the one proposed by the washing machine. Maximum speed for cottons programmes is: 1200 rpm; Select the Easy Iron option by [...]

14 electrolux use The icon appears on the display to indicate that the appliance starts operating and the door is locked. T o interrupt a programme which is running, press the button 8 : the green pilot light starts to flash. T o restart the pr ogramme from the point at which it was interrupted, press the button 8 again . If you have chosen a delay[...]

use electrolux 15 Changing a running programme is possible only by r esetting it . T ur n the programme selector dial to O and then to the new programme position. The washing water in the tub will not emptied out. Start the new programme by pressing button 8 again. Interrupting a programme Press the button 8 to interrupt a programme which is runnin[...]

16 electrolux washing hints 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 ?[...]

Removing stains Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent. It is therefor e advisable to treat them prior to washing. Blood: treat fr esh stains with cold water . For dried stains, soak over night in water with a special detergent then rub in the soap and water . Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain remover , lay the gar[...]

18 electrolux washing hints before starting the programme. Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked before starting the wash programme. Follow the product manufactur er’ s recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer . Quantity of detergent t[...]

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 at all Bleaching Bleach in cold water Do not [...]

20 electrolux washing programmes W ashing pr ogrammes Programme/ T emperature T ype of laundry Options Description of programme Cottons 90° - White and coloured cotton Spin Reduction / Main wash, Rinses Long spin at maximum speed. Max. load kg 4.5 ** Red. load kg 2 Cottons Economy 90° - 60° - 50° - 40° White and coloured cotton economy , light[...]

+ Delicates + Prewash 40° - 30° - Delicate fabrics , heavy soiled fabrics Spin Reduction / Prewash, Main wash, 3 rinses Short spin Max. load kg 2 ** Red. load kg 1 W ool 40° - 30° - Specially tested programme for wool garments bearing the “Pure new wool, non-shrink, machine washable” label. Spin Reduction / Main wash, 3 rinses Short spin Ma[...]

22 electrolux washing programmes W ashing pr ogrammes Soak 30°C Heavy soiled laundry (not for wool and handwash). Soak phase Stop with water in the tub Rinses Separate rinse cycle for cotton hand washed items. 3 rinses Long spin at the maximum speed Max. load kg 4.5 Drain For emptying out the last rinse water in programmes with the Rinse Hold, Nig[...]

Programme information W ool and Handwash W ashing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with the “hand washing” care symbol . Jeans With this programme it is possible to wash free time items as pants, shirts or jackets in Jeans and also jersey made of hi-tech materials. When selecting thi[...]

24 electrolux care and cleaning 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 pr essing button 3 . Drain For emptying out the water of the last rinse in progra[...]

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[...]

26 electrolux care and cleaning Cleaning the pump The pump should be inspected if • the machine does not empty and/or spin • the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump. Proceed as follows: • Disconnect the appliance. • If necessary wait until the water has cooled down.[...]

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 secur ely retightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it. Cleaning the water inlet filter If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime deposit, the water[...]

28 electrolux What to do if... 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 pilot light of button 8 flash[...]

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 No Spin, Rinse Hold or Night Cycle option or the Soak programme has been selected. ● The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. ● Check the drain hose connection. ?[...]

30 electrolux What to do if... 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 there is very little laundry in the drum. ● Check the correct installation of th[...]

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. Mod. .......... Prod. No. ........... Ser . No . ......... M o d . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

32 electrolux technical data T echnical data Dimensions Width 60 cm 85 cm 45 cm Height Depth W ater supply pressure Minimum 0,05 MPa 0,8 MPa Maximum Cotton Maximum Load 4.5 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 t[...]

The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered pur ely indicative, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry , on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature. It r efers to the highest temperature for each wash programme. (*) The programme “Cottons Economy ” with 4.5 kg at 60°C is the refer ence [...]

34 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 r emove the 3 rear bottom scr ews. 2. Slide out the three plastic pins.[...]

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 may have collected in the pipes. The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the machine can be turned in any direction. Simply loosen the fitting, rotate the hose a[...]

36 electrolux installation 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 This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V , single-phase, 50 Hz supply . Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum loa[...]

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 for your old appliance. Help to keep[...]

38 electrolux guarantee conditions European guarantee This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux, in each of the countries listed in the following page, for the period specified in the appliance guarantee or otherwise by law . If you move fr om one of these countries to another of these countries the appliance guarantee will move with you subject t[...]

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