Electrolux EWF 12580 W manual

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    EWF 12580 W Washing Machine ÐëõíôÞñéï Ñïý÷ùí User Manual Åã÷åéñßäéï ×ñÞóôç 132979070gb.qxd 31/07/2006 9.58 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[...]

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    4 contents electrolux Contents Safety information ..............................5 Product description ...........................7 Control panel .....................................8 Use ....................................................9 W ashing hints ..................................16 International wash code symbol ......19 W ashing program[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    electrolux pr oduct description 7 Pr oduct description Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle Drain pump Adjustable feet 5 4 3 2 1 Prewash W ash Fabric Softener 1 2 3 4 5 7Kg Direct S pray 1200 900 700 95º 60º 40º 30º EWF 12580 W EN001 Detergent dispenser drawer Y our new appliance meets all modern requirements for ef fect[...]

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    8 electrolux contr ol panel Contr ol panel Programme selector dial T emperature button Spin reduction button Prewash button Extra Rinse button Delay Start button Display Start/Pause button Door pilot light 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 3 4 5 8 7 2 6 9 1200 900 700 95º 60º 40º 30º EWF 12580 W 132979070gb.qxd 31/07/2006 9.33 Pagina 8[...]

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    use electrolux 9 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. 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 a[...]

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    10 electrolux use Select the requir ed programme T urn the programme selector dial to the requir ed programme. The Start/Pause light starts to flash and the Display shows the duration of the selected programme. The selector dial is divided into following sections: ● Cottons ● Synthetics , Delicates , Ea s y iron, W ool , Handwash , Lingerie , S[...]

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    use electrolux 11 Press the Spin button r epeatedly to change the spin speed, if you want your laundry to be spun at a speed differ ent from the one pr oposed by the washing machine. The relevant light will light up. Maximum speeds are: ● for cotton: 1200 rpm; ● for synthetics, wool and handwash: 900 rpm; ● for delicate fabrics: 700 rpm. Nigh[...]

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    12 electrolux use This button can be selected with all programmes except the wool and hand wash programmes. The machine performs some additional rinses. This option is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents, and in areas wher e the water is very soft. Select the Delay start Before you start the pr ogramme , if you wish to delay the s[...]

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    use electrolux 13 After the machine has started, only the running icon stays on. When the programme has finished, a flashing zer o ( 0.00 ) is displayed. Delayed start The selected delay (20 hours max) set by means of the relevant button appears on the display for about 3 seconds, then the duration of the previously selected programme is displayed.[...]

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    14 electrolux use T o start the selected programme, press the “Start/Pause” button; the gr een pilot light stops flashing. The “door” pilot light illuminates to indicate that the appliance starts operating and the door is locked. The “door” pilot light indicates if the door can be opened: • light on: the door cannot be opened. The app[...]

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    use electrolux 15 15 electrolux columns and margins Altering an option or a running programme It is possible to change any option before the pr ogramme carries it out. Before you make any change, you must pause the washing machine by pressing the “Start/Pause” button. Changing a running programme is possible only by r esetting it . T ur n the p[...]

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    columns and margins electrolux 16 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 [...]

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    washing hints electrolux 17 Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain remover , lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain; treat several times. Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth. Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removin[...]

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    18 electrolux washing hints 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 to be used The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and har dness of the water used. W ater hard[...]

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    International wash code symbol electrolux 19 International wash code symbols These symbols appear on f abric labels, in order to help you 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[...]

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    20 electrolux washing pr ogrammes W ashing pr ogrammes Programme/ T emperature T ype of laundry Options Description of programme Cottons Normal 95°- White and coloured cotton : e.g. sheets, tablecloths, household linen, shirts, blouses, underwear . Spin Red. Main wash from 95°C to (cold) 3 rinses Long spin Eco 95°-40° White and coloured cotton [...]

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    washing programmes electr olux 21 Rinse Separate rinse cycle for cotton hand washed items. 3 rinses Short spin 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. Drain and long spin Programme/ T emperature T ype of laundry Options Description of prog[...]

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    Pr ogramme information 22 electrolux pr ogramme 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 . The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by Woolmark for the washing of machine washable W oolmark products pr o[...]

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    programme information electrolux 23 Pr ogramme 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 depr essing button . Drain For emptying out the water of the last rinse in p[...]

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    24 electrolux car e and cleaning Car e 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,[...]

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    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. • Open the pump door . • Pl[...]

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    26 electrolux car e and cleaning 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 securely r etightened 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 [...]

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    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 and one of the followin[...]

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    28 electrolux something not working 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 the option or has been selected. ● The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. ● Check the drain hose connection. ● Clean the d[...]

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    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 the appliance. ● Check the corr[...]

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    30 electrolux something not working 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 requir e this information. Mod. .......... Prod. No. ........... Ser . No . ..[...]

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    T echnical data Dimensions Width 60 cm 85 cm 63 cm Height Depth W ater supply pressur e Minimum 0,05 MPa 0,8 MPa Maximum Cotton Synthetics Delicates Woollens and handwash Lingerie/Silk Maximum Load 7 kg 3 kg 3 kg 2 kg 1k g Maximum Spin Speed 1200 rpm Electrical connection V oltage - Overall power - Fuse Information on the electrical connection is g[...]

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    32 electrolux consumption value 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 Eco ” at 60°C is[...]

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    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 removing all the packaging, carefully lay machine on it’ s back to remove the polystyr ene base from the bottom. 2. Re[...]

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    34 electrolux installation 6. Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose from the drum and r emove the polystyrene block fitted with the adhesive tape on the door seal. 7. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet. Positioning Install the machin[...]

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    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 move the tap, you will hav[...]

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    36 electrolux envir onment concerns Envir onment concer ns 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 site[...]

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    guarantee conditions electrolux 37 Eur opean 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 [...]

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    Customer Service Centr es 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 T irane Belgique/België/Belgien +32 2 363 04 44 Bergensesteenweg 719, 1502 Lembeek Č eská republika +420 2 61 12 61 12 Bud ě jovická 3, Praha 4, 140 21 [...]

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