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Bienvenido al mundo de Electrolux Ha elegido un producto Electrolux de primera categoría, el cual, estamos seguros que en adelante le proporcionará un gran disfrute. La ambición de Electrolux es ofrecer una amplia gama de productos de calidad para hacer su vida un poco más placentera.
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 35 safety information electrolux 35 ● 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.
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126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 36 36 electrolux safety information ● ● If the appliance is installed in a Never use the washing machine if location subject to frost, please read the power supply cable, the control the “dangers of freezing”chapter.
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 37 product description electrolux 37 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 so saving energy.
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 39 use electrolux 39 Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Pull out the dispenser drawer until it First Use stops. Measure out the amount of detergent required, pour it into the main wash compartment and, if you wish to carry out the “prewash”...
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Maximum speeds are: Maximum temperatures are 90°C for for cotton: 1000 rpm for mod. ● cottons, 60°-50°C for synthetic fabrics, EWF10180W and 1200 rpm for mod. 40°C for delicate fabrics, wool and EWF12180W fabrics to be hand-washed. By selecting position...
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126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 41 use electrolux 41 To empty out the water: NORMAL: It allows the option to realize a cycle of normal wash without turn the programme selector dial to “O” ● selecting the "Time Expert" button.
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126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 42 42 electrolux use Select the Start/Pause This button makes it possible to delay the starting of the washing programme by 3, 6, or 9 hours. You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you press the Start/Pause button.
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126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 43 use electrolux 43 Programme progress display Cancelling a programme Turn the selector dial to “O” to cancel a programme which is running. Now you can select a new programme. Opening the door after the...
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 44 44 electrolux washing hints Rub particularly soiled areas with a Washing hints special detergent or detergent paste. Treat curtains with special care. Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net. Sorting the laundry...
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126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 45 washing hints electrolux 45 Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. Detergents and additives For dried stains, soak overnight in water Good washing results also depend on with a special detergent then rub in the the choice of detergent and use of the soap and water.
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126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 46 46 electrolux washing hints Follow the product manufacturer’s Degrees of water hardness recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark Degrees in the detergent dispenser drawer. Level Characteristic German French Quantity of detergent to be used °dH...
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 48 48 electrolux washing programmes Washing programmes Programme/ Type of laundry Options Temperature Spin red. White and coloureds cotton: e.g. sheets, Daily, Quick, Super Cottons tablecloths, household linen. White and coloured cotton economy, Spin red.
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 49 washing programmes electrolux 49 Washing programmes Programme/ Type of laundry Options Temperature Spin red. Daily, Quick, Super Delicate fabrics, for example curtains Delicates Specially tested programme for wool garments bearing the “Pure new wool, Wool Spin red.
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 50 50 electrolux care and cleaning Cleaning the dispenser drawer Care and cleaning The washing powder and additive dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly. Remove the drawer by pressing the You must DISCONNECT the appliance catch downwards and by pulling it out.
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126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 51 care and cleaning electrolux 51 Proceed as follows: Cleaning the water inlet filter • Disconnect the appliance. If your water is very hard or contains • If necessary wait until the water has traces of lime deposit, the water inlet cooled down.
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126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 52 52 electrolux care and cleaning Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine: • pull out the plug from the power socket; • close the water tap;...
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 53 something not working electrolux 53 Something not working 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.
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126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 54 54 electrolux something not working Malfunction Possible cause Solution The machine does not The drain hose is squashed Check the drain hose ● ● empty and/or does not spin: or kinked. (Red Start/ connection.
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126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 55 something not working electrolux 55 Malfunction Possible cause Solution The machine vibrates or is The transit bolts and Check the correct ● ● noisy: packing have not been installation of the appliance. removed. The support feet have not Check the correct levelling ●...
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 56 56 electrolux something not working If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centre. Before telephoning, make a note of the model, serial number and purchase date of your machine: the Service Centre will require this information.
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 58 58 electrolux installation Previously check if: Installation - it is not a hot water tap. Transit security bars - the running water is clean. If not, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes.
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126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 59 installation electrolux 59 Levelling Electrical connection Level the appliance by loosening or This machine is designed to operate on tightening the feet. Once in the right a 230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply. position fix the feet by pushing the nuts Check that your domestic electrical against the base of the case.
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 60 60 electrolux environment concerns Ecological hints Environment concerns Packaging materials To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these tips: The materials marked with the symbol • Normally soiled laundry may be are recyclable.
Página 61 guarantee conditions electrolux 61 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 from one...