Electrolux EWF 14450 manual

User Manual EWF 14450 EWF 14460 / EWF 16460 W ashing Machine 132979050.qxd 26/07/2006 11.56 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[...]

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[...]

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 pump Adjustable feet 5 4 3 2 1 Prewash W ash Fabric Softener 1 2 3 4 5 1400 900 700 95º 60º 40º 30º EWF 14450 T im e M a n a g e r Temp. Spin Prewash Extra rinse Delay Start/Pause Wool Hand Wash Normal Rinse Spin Special Ling[...]

8 electrolux contr ol panel Control panel Programme selector dial T emperature button Spin reduction button Prewash button Extra Rinse button Delay Start button Display Start/Pause button “Time Manager” button 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 3 4 5 8 7 2 6 9 1400 900 700 95º 60º 40º 30º EWF 14450 Time Manager Te m p . Spin Prewash Extra rinse Delay Star[...]

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. ● 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, witho[...]

10 electrolux use Select the requir ed programme T ur n 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, Easy iron, W ool, Handwash, Lingerie, Silk, J[...]

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: EWF 14450/EWF 14460 ; ● for cotton: 1400 rpm; ● for synthetics, wool, handwash, jeans and lingerie: 900 rpm; [...]

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[...]

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.[...]

14 electrolux use T o start the selected programme, pr ess 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 ap[...]

use electrolux 15 15 electrolux columns and margins 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 programme selector dial to “O” and then to the new programme position. The washing water in the tub will not empt[...]

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 [...]

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[...]

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[...]

International wash code symbol electrolux 19 132979050.qxd 26/07/2006 11.57 Pagina 19[...]

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 Cottons Eco 95°-40° White and coloured[...]

washing programmes electr olux 21 Rinse Separate rinse cycle for cotton hand washed items. 3 rinses Long 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 progr[...]

Programme 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 ov[...]

columns and margins electrolux 23 23 electrolux columns and margins 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 depr essing button . Drain For emptying out t[...]

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 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[...]

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 [...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 . ..[...]

T echnical data Dimensions Width 60 cm 85 cm 63 cm Height Depth W ater supply pressure Minimum 0,05 MPa 0,8 MPa Maximum Cotton Synthetics Delicates Woollens and handwash Lingerie/Silk Maximum Load 6 kg 2,5 kg 2,5 kg 2 kg 1k g Maximum Spin Speed 1400 rpm (EWF14450- EWF14460) 1600 rpm (EWF 16460) Electrical connection V oltage - Overall power - Fuse [...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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. For model EWF 14450 For models EWF 14460 - EWF 16460 The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will hav[...]

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 Guarantee conditions Belgium DECLARA TION OF GUARANTEE TERMS. Our appliances are pr oduced with the greatest of car e. However , a defect may still occur . Our consumer services department will repair this upon r equest, either during or after the guarantee period. The service life of the appliance will not, howev[...]

guarantee conditions electrolux 39 Connected damage caused by these removal and r eplacement operations will be the responsibility of the user . 12. If, during the guarantee period, repairing the same defect r epeatedly is not conclusive, or if the repair costs are consider ed disproportionate, in agr eement with the consumer , the defective applia[...]

40 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[...]

Customer Service Centres Should you need further assistance please contact your local Customer Service Centre www .electrolux.com customer service centres electr olux 41 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 [...]

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