Electrolux EWF 1215 Instruction Book

Electrolux washing machines

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners. Transport damages When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged.
  • Page 3: Warnings

    Warnings The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation • Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the appliance is not in use. This preserves the door •...
  • Page 4: Disposal

    Disposal Packaging materials This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection The materials marked with the symbol containers. recyclable. >PE<=polyethylene Machine >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help to keep your country tidy! Tips for environmental protection To save water, energy and to help protect the •...
  • Page 5: Installation

    Installation Unpacking 7. Plug all the holes with the plugs which you will find in the envelope containing the instruction booklet. All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again.
  • Page 6: Water Drainage

    Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm. machine can be turned in any direction. Simply The end of the drain hose must always be loosen the fitting, rotate the hose and retighten the ventilated, i.e.
  • Page 7: Your New Washing Machine

    Your new washing machine This new machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. • The programme selector dial combines the function of programme and temperature selection, making it easier to set the programme. •...
  • Page 8: Use

    Control panel Programme Option buttons Select again the desired programme and set the new DELAY START. Depending on the programme, different functions The door will be locked throughout the delay can be combined. These must be selected after time. choosing the desired programme and before If you need to open the door, you must first set depressing the “Start Pause”...
  • Page 9 To restart the programme from the point at which it End: when the programme has finished, the “End” was interrupted, press the Start Pause button pilot light comes on. again. The “End” light flashes in the event of operating problems: 5 “Speed 1200”...
  • Page 10: Washing Hints

    Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed; Washing hints Synthetics: drum no more than half full; Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than Sorting the laundry one third full. Follow the wash code symbols on each garment Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions.
  • Page 11: Detergents And Additives

    Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and Quantity of detergent to be used fast coloureds only). The type and quantity of detergent will depend on Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone (*), the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain.
  • Page 12: International Wash Code Symbols

    International wash code symbols These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry. Energetic wash Max. wash Max. wash Max. wash Max. wash temperature temperature temperature temperature 95°C 60°C 40°C 30°C Hand wash Do not...
  • Page 13: Operating Sequence

    Operating sequence 5. Select the required options Before the first wash we recommend that you pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment The light corresponding to the depressed button of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO illuminates.
  • Page 14 8. Start the programme If you cannot open the door but you need to open it you have to switch the machine off by turning the Depress “Start Pause” button, the corresponding programme selector dial to “O”. After about 3 pilot light stops flashing and remains lit.
  • Page 15: Programme Tables

    Programme table WASHING PROGRAMMES Consumptions** Temperature/ Additional Wash load Fabrics Type of laundry Energy Water Duration Programme functions max. min. PREWASH 95° Sheets, household EXTRA White linen, towels, 5 kg cotton SPIN REDUCTION tablecloths PREWASH Slightly soiled sheets, White 60E * EXTRA 0.85 household linen,...
  • Page 16: Programme Tables

    Programme table SPECIAL PROGRAMMES Consumptions* Programme Programme Additional Wash load selector dial Programme Energy Water Duration description functions max. position min. 3 rinses with liquid SPIN REDUCTION For rinsing additive, if required hand washed 0.05 5 kg Short spin at max. Rinses items EXTRA...
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    Maintenance 1. Bodywork Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer recess: clean it with an old toothbrush. Refit the Clean the outside of the machine with soap and drawer after cleaning. water only. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth.
  • Page 18: Emergency Emptying Out

    • Place a bowl on the floor to collect any spillage. 7. Frost precautions • Pull out the emergency emptying hose, place it in If the machine is installed in a place where the the bowl and remove its cap. temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows: •...
  • Page 19: Something Not Working

    Something not working? Problems which you can resolve yourself, before calling the After Sales Service. During machine operation it is possible that the “End” light starts to flash: 4 flashes= the door has not been closed 2 flashes= the machine does not empty 1 flash= the machine does not fill.
  • Page 20 Problem Possible cause • • The programme is still running, the drum is turning. The door will not open: • The door lock has not been released. • The water level is above the bottom edge of the door. • The machine is heating the water. •...
  • Page 21 From the Electrolux Group. The world’s No. 1 choice The Electrolux Group is the world's largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use. More than 55 million Electrolux Group products (such as refrigerators, cookers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, chain saws and lawn mowers) are sold each year to a value of approx. USD 14 billion in...

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