Electrolux EWG 12450 W User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual Washing Machine EWG 12450 W...
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    4 contents electrolux Contents Safety information...5 Product description ...7 Control panel ...8 Use...11 Washing hints ...16 Washing programmes...19 Programme information ...21 Care and cleaning ...22 What to do if...26 Technical data ...30 Consumption values ...30 Installation ...31 Environment concerns ...40...
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Damage to the fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations of quantities. safety information electrolux 5 ● Wash small items such as socks, 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.
  • Page 6 6 electrolux safety information ● If the appliance is installed in a location subject to frost, please read the “dangers of freezing”chapter. ● Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person.
  • Page 7: Product Description

    Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for detergent used for prewash. The prewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch) product description electrolux 7...
  • Page 8: Control Panel

    8 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.
  • Page 9 After the machine has started, only the running icon stays on. When the programme has finished, the flashing zero ( 0.00 control panel electrolux 9 starts blinking. 0.00 are displayed, and the pilot light of go out and the door can be Washing phase icons ) is displayed.
  • Page 10 10 electrolux control panel Heating phase During the washing cycle the display shows a temperature icon to indicate that the appliance has started the heating phase of the water in the tub. Soil level icons When selecting a programme on the...
  • Page 11: First 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 detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve.
  • Page 12 12 electrolux use If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment marked used must not exceed the “MAX” mark in the drawer). Close the drawer gently. Select the required programme by turning the programme selector dial (1) Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme.
  • Page 13 1 hour up to a maximum of 20 hours by means of this button. Selecting the delayed start. • Select the programme and the required options. • Select the delay start. use electrolux 13 to put the machine again.
  • Page 14 14 electrolux use • Press button : 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 • Press button once until the symbol 0’...
  • Page 15 If you do not intend to carry out another wash, close the water tap. Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells. use electrolux 15 goes off and 0.00 » will appear on the remains...
  • Page 16: Washing Hints

    16 electrolux washing hints Washing 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. Temperatures for normally soiled white 90°or cottons and linen (e.g. tea 95°...
  • Page 17 Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste. (*) do not use acetone on artificial silk. washing hints electrolux 17 Detergents and additives Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid waste and protect the environment.
  • Page 18 18 electrolux washing hints Follow the product manufacturer’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 hardness of the water used.
  • Page 19: Washing Programmes

    IME MANAGER EDUCTION INSE INSE EDUCTION INSE (normally EDUCTION INSE (normally XTRA PIN REDUCTION washing programmes electrolux 19 Description of programme Main wash Rinses Long spin *, E XTRA Max. load kg 6 ** Red. load kg 3 Prewash/Main wash Rinses...
  • Page 20 20 electrolux washing programmes Washing programmes Programme/ Type of laundry Temperature For emptying out the last rinse water in Drain programmes with the Rinse Hold option Separate rinse Rinses cycle for cotton hand washed items Special programme Lingerie for extremely delicate hand 40°...
  • Page 21: Programme Information

    O. You can choose the speed by pressing the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun. To reset a programme and to switch off the machine turn the selector dial to O. A new programme can now be selected. programme information electrolux 21...
  • Page 22: Care And Cleaning

    22 electrolux care and cleaning Care and cleaning You 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.
  • Page 23 Cleaning the drawer recess Having removed the drawer, use a small brush to clean the recess, ensuring that all washing powder residue is removed from the upper and lower part of the recess. Insert the detergent dispenser drawer in the guide rails and push it in. Washing drum Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to rusting foreign bodies in the...
  • Page 24 24 electrolux care and cleaning • 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.
  • Page 25 • When you intend to start the machine up again, make sure that the room temperature is above 0°C. care and cleaning electrolux 25 Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine: •...
  • Page 26 What to do if... Certain problems are 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 signals sound and one of the following alarm codes appears on the display to indicate that the machine is not working: : problem with the water supply...
  • Page 27 Malfunction The machine fills then empties immediately: The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: There is water on the floor: Unsatisfactory washing results: Possible cause The end of the drain ● hose is too low. The drain hose is ●...
  • Page 28 Malfunction The door will not open: The machine vibrates or is noisy: Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin: Possible cause The programme is still ● running. The door lock has not ● been released. There is water in the ●...
  • Page 29 Machines based on ● modern technology operate very economically using very little water without affecting performance. what to do if... electrolux 29 Solution...
  • Page 30: Technical Data

    30 electrolux technical data Technical data Dimensions Electrical connection Voltage - Overall power - Fuse Water supply pressure Maximum Load Spin Speed Programme Cottons 90° Cottons 60° Cottons Economy 60° (*) Synthetics 60° Delicates 40° Wool 40° The consumption data shown on this...
  • Page 31: Installation

    3. With the supplied spanner unscrew and remove the central rear bolt A. Slide out the relevant plastic spacer. installation electrolux 31 4. Unscrew and remove the two large rear bolts B and the six smaller bolts 5. Remove the bracket D and refit the...
  • Page 32 32 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.
  • Page 33 «A». Should this occur, turn the water tap off and refer to your Service Centre to replace the hose. installation electrolux 33 Note ! Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations’...
  • Page 34 34 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 break 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...
  • Page 35 The machine should NOT be placed on deep pile carpeting. Note Please ensure that when the appliance installation electrolux 35 is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown. In the interest of the environment...
  • Page 36 36 electrolux installation Electrical connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. Warning! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any lia- bility should this safety measure not be observed.
  • Page 37 37 This will help to prevent the hoses from becoming kinked or trapped. Preparation and assembly of the...
  • Page 38 38 electrolux installation b) Hinges To mount the hinges it is necessary to drill two holes (dia. 35 mm, depth 12.5-14 mm depending on the depth of door furniture) on the inner side of the door. The distance between the...
  • Page 39 (see Fig. H). With the appliance installed adjust all four feet ensuring the machine is sta- ble, and a clearance of approximately 5 installation electrolux 39 mm is left between the top of the machine and the underside of the worktop.
  • Page 40: Environment Concerns

    40 electrolux environment concerns Environment concerns Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. >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.
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  • Page 42 42 electrolux notes...
  • Page 44 ANC number: 132 964 710-01-292008...

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