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User Manual
Washer-dryer
EWX 14450 W
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132962470.qxd 11/08/2008 11.19 Page 3 electrolux 3 Welcome to the world of Electrolux Thank you for choosing a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will provide you with lots of pleasure in the future. The Electrolux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable. You find some examples on the cover in this manual. Please take a few minutes to study this manual so that you can take advantage of the benefits of your new machine. We
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132962470.qxd 11/08/2008 11.19 Page 4 4 contents electrolux Contents Safety information..............................5 Product description ...........................8 Control panel.....................................9 Use..................................................12 Washing .....................................12 Drying.........................................17 Washing and drying hints ................19 Washing programmes......................23 Programme information .............
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132962470.qxd 11/08/2008 11.19 Page 5 safety information electrolux 5 ● Wash small items such as socks, Safety Information laces, washable belts etc in a washing bag or pillow case as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and the inner drum. In the interest of your safety and to ● Do not use your washer-dryer to ensure the correct use, before wash and dry articles with installing and first using the whalebones, material without hems appliance, read this user manual or t
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132962470.qxd 11/08/2008 11.19 Page 6 6 electrolux safety information ● ● If the appliance is installed in a Never tumble dry items that have location subject to frost, please read had contact with chemicals such as the “dangers of freezing”chapter. dry cleaning fluid.These are of a volatile nature and could cause an ● Any plumbing work required to install explosion. this appliance should be carried out Only tumble dry items which have by a qualified plumber or competent been washed in wat
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132962470.qxd 11/08/2008 11.19 Page 7 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 packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to children - danger of suffocation! Keep th
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132962470.qxd 11/08/2008 11.19 Page 8 8 electrolux product description Product description Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. The ECO valve system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption therefore saving energy. 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Control panel 3 Door opening handle 4 Rating plate 5 Drain pump 6 Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for detergent
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132962470.qxd 11/08/2008 11.19 Page 9 9 electrolux control panel Control panel Below is a picture of the control panel. It shows the programme selector dial as well as the buttons, pilot lights and the display. These are presented by relevant numbers on the following pages. 1 6 Programme selector dial Delay Start button 2 7 Temperature button Display 3 8 Spin reduction button Start/Pause button 4 9 Extra Rinse button Door locked pilot light 10 5 Drying Time button Time Ma
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132962470.qxd 11/08/2008 11.19 Page 10 10 electrolux control panel Display (7) /Alarm codes 7.1 Duration of selected In the event of operating problems, programme/ some alarm codes can be displayed, After selecting a programme, the for example E20 (see chapter «What to duration is displayed in hours and do if...»). minutes (for example 2.05). The /Incorrect option selection duration is calculated automatically on If an option which is not compatible the basis of the maxim
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132962470.qxd 11/08/2008 11.19 Page 11 control panel electrolux 11 7.2 Washing phase icons By selecting the wash programme, the washing programme phase icons If your laundry is not removed within 10 corresponding to the various phases minutes after the programme is finished, making up the programme are shown the backlight of the display switches off in the bottom of the display. and the energy saving system will be enabled. = washing Only the button 8 pilot light is blinking to = rinsing in
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132962470.qxd 11/08/2008 11.19 Page 12 12 electrolux use the washing machine is not working. Use There are two different ways to set this option: First Use 1 before pressing button 8: it will be impossible to start the machine. 2 after pressing button 8: it will be ● Ensure that the electrical and water impossible to change any other connections comply with the programme or option. installation instructions. To enable or disable this option press ● Remove the polystyrene block and buttons 5 a
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132962470.qxd 11/08/2008 11.19 Page 13 use electrolux 13 Attention! If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is working, the red light of button 8 will blink 3 times and the message Err will appear on the display to indicate a wrong selection. The machine will not perform the new selected programme. If required, pour fabric softener into the Programme Option buttons compartment marked (the amount Depending on the programme, different used must not e
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132962470.qxd 11/08/2008 11.19 Page 14 14 electrolux use from the one proposed by the washer- For Synthetics you can select a drying dryer. The relevant light will light up. time from 10 minutes to 130 minutes (2.10). When you select a programme, the Every time you press this button the machine automatically proposes the drying time increases by 5 mins. maximum spin speed provided for the programme. Select the Delay Start by pressing button 6 Rinse Hold: by selecting this option the water of
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132962470.qxd 11/08/2008 11.20 Page 15 use electrolux 15 Cancelling the delayed start after having Soil Icon Type of fabric started the machine Level � Press button 8. Intensive For heavy soiled items � Press button 6 once until the symbol Normal For normal soiled items 0’ is displayed. � Press button 8 again. Daily For daily soiled items The Delay Start can not be selected Light For slightly soiled items with Drain programme. Quick For very slightly soiled items Select the Start/Pause by pr
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132962470.qxd 11/08/2008 11.20 Page 16 16 electrolux use Altering an option or a running to O. After a few minutes the door can programme be opened (pay attention to the water level and temperature!). It is possible to change some options before the programme carries it out. After closing the door, it is necessary to Before you make any change, you must select the programme and options pause the washer-dryer by pressing again and press button 8. button 8. (Only the Time Manager option cannot
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132962470.qxd 11/08/2008 11.20 Page 17 drying electrolux 17 the end of the cycle the laundry Use - Drying remains slightly wet, we suggest that you unfold the rolled up items, redistribute them evenly in the drum and select an additional drying cycle of DRYING ONLY 20-30 minutes. The recommended loads size is 3 kg 5. At the end of the programme, the for cottons and linen, and 2 kg for buzzer sounds and three blinking synthetics. Note! It is also possible «0.00» appear on the display. The to
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132962470.qxd 11/08/2008 11.20 Page 18 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 required options by pressing the relevant buttons. Note! If possible, do not select a spin speed lower than that proposed by the appli- ance to avoid too long a drying time therefore saving energy. In any case the reduction of the spin speed is only possible after sel
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132962470.qxd 11/08/2008 11.20 Page 19 washing hints and drying hints electrolux 19 Remove persistent stains before Washing and Drying hints washing. Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste. Sorting the laundry Treat curtains with special care. Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag Follow the wash code symbols on or net. each garment label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions. Avoid drying dark clothes with light Sort the laundry as follows: whites, c
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132962470.qxd 11/08/2008 11.20 Page 20 20 electrolux washing hints and drying hints Removing stains Stubborn stains may not be removed Important by just water and detergent. It is As a dryer, the machine works on the therefore advisable to treat them prior condensation principle. to washing. Therefore, the water tap must be Blood: treat fresh stains with cold open and the drain hose must drain water. For dried stains, soak overnight water into a sink or into the drain in water with a special
