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Electrolux EWX 14450 W User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual Washer-dryer EWX 14450 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 ...8 Control panel ...9 Use...12 Washing ...12 Drying...17 Washing and drying hints ...19 Washing programmes...23 Programme information ...25 Drying time ...26 Care and cleaning ...27 What to do if...31 Technical data ...35 Consumption values ...35...

  • 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 If necessary use a coin. To disable this device and restore the possibility of closing the door, rotate the button anti-clockwise until the groove is vertical. safety information electrolux 7...

  • Page 8: Product Description

    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.

  • Page 9: Control Panel

    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.
  • Page 10 10 electrolux control panel Display (7) Duration of selected programme/ After selecting a programme, the duration is displayed in hours and 2.05 minutes (for example duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric.
  • Page 11 • light on: the door cannot be opened. • blinking: the door is opening. • light off: the door can be opened. control panel electrolux 11 If your laundry is not removed within 10 minutes after the programme is finished,...

  • Page 12: Use

    12 electrolux use First Use Ensure that the electrical and water ● connections comply with the installation instructions. Remove the polystyrene 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 13 Select the spin speed, Rinse Hold or No Spin option by pressing button 3 Press button the spin speed, if you want your laundry to be spun at a speed different use electrolux 13 will blink 3 times and the repeatedly to change...
  • Page 14 14 electrolux use from the one proposed by the washer- dryer. The relevant light will light up. When you select a programme, the machine automatically proposes the maximum spin speed provided for the programme. Rinse Hold: by selecting this option...
  • Page 15 60°C 50°C 40°C 30°C Delicates 40°C 30°C use electrolux 15 Type of fabric For heavy soiled items For normal soiled items For daily soiled items For slightly soiled items For very slightly soiled items For items used or worn for a...
  • Page 16 16 electrolux use Altering an option or a running programme It is possible to change some options before the programme carries it out. Before you make any change, you must pause the washer-dryer by pressing button (Only the Time Manager option be modified after the programme has started.

  • Page 17: Drying

    4 kg of cotton items (see the drying time table). Do not use a dosing device/ball when carrying out a washing & drying programme. drying electrolux 17 0.00 » appear on the display. The is on to indicate that the 0.00 »...
  • 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...

  • Page 19: Washing And Drying Hints

    Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks and poppers. Tie any belts or long tapes. washing hints and drying hints electrolux 19 Remove persistent stains before washing. Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste.
  • Page 20 20 electrolux washing hints and drying hints Important As a dryer, the machine works on the condensation principle. Therefore, the water tap must be open and the drain hose must drain water into a sink or into the drain pipe, even during the drying cycle.
  • Page 21 If using concentrated powder or liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected. washing hints and drying hints electrolux 21 Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer compartment marked before starting the programme. Any fabric softener or starching...
  • Page 22 22 electrolux washing hints and drying hints Preparing the drying cycle As a dryer, the machine works on condensation principle. Therefore, the water tap must be open and the drain hose must drain water into a sink or into the drain pipe, even during the drying cycle.

  • Page 23: Washing Programmes

    EDUCTION XTRA ANAGER EDUCTION (normally XTRA XTRA EDUCTION to be ironed XTRA PIN REDUCTION washing programmes electrolux 23 Description of programme Main wash Rinses INSE Long spin INSE Max. load kg 6 * Red. load kg 3 Prewash/Main wash Rinses...
  • Page 24 24 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 Silk items to be Silk gently washed and 30°...

  • Page 25: 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 25...

  • Page 26: Drying Time

    26 electrolux Drying time Drying Time Degree of drying Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels, Suitable for items etc) to put away with- out ironing Synthetics and mixed fabrics Cotton and linen Suitable (sheets, tablecloths, for ironing shirts, etc.) In compliance with EC directive EN 50229 the cotton reference programme for the data entered in the Energy Label must be tested dividing the maximum washing load by two equal parts and drying with DRYING TIME each of them.

  • Page 27: Care And Cleaning

    External cleaning Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only, and then dry thoroughly. care and cleaning electrolux 27 Cleaning the dispenser drawer The washing powder and additive dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly. Remove the drawer by pressing the catch downwards and by pulling it out.
  • Page 28 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 29 • 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 30 Cleaning the water inlet filter If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime deposit, the water inlet filter may become clogged. It is therefore a good idea to clean it from time to time. Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the water inlet hose.

  • Page 31: What To Do If

    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 32 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 33 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 34 34 electrolux what to do if... Malfunction The machine makes an unusual noise: No water is visible in the drum: No water is visible in the drum: If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centre.

  • Page 35: Technical Data

    (*) The programme «Cottons Economy» at 60°C with 6 kg of laundry is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards. technical data electrolux 35 60 cm 82 cm 54 cm 0,05 MPa 0,8 MPa...

  • Page 36: Installation

    36 electrolux installation Installation Unpacking 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 37 Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor. After having installation electrolux 37 levelled the machine, tighten the lock nuts. Water inlet An inlet hose is supplied and can been found inside the machine drum.
  • Page 38 38 electrolux installation 3. Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut. 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.
  • Page 39 Service Force Centre. The joining piece must have an internal diameter of 18 mm. installation electrolux 39 If your drain hose looks like this (see below) you do not require the “U” piece”. Just push the hose firmly into the standpipe.
  • Page 40 40 electrolux installation If you intend to drain the hose from the machine into a sink, make sure that the sink is empty and the plug hole is not blocked. Use the plastic “U -Piece” supplied. Important! Before installing the machine to new...
  • Page 41 ASTA approved (BS1363/A) fuse must be used. Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason, proceed as described below. installation electrolux 41 The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the follow- ing code: Green and Yellow...

  • Page 42: Building In

    42 electrolux installation ance power supply cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by our Service Force Centre. Note When the appliance is installed the power supply cable must be accessi- ble. Permanent connection In the case of permanent connection it...
  • Page 43 43 d d ) ) C C o o u u n n t t e e r r - - m m a a g g n n e e t t ( ( 6 6 ) ) The appliance is pre-arranged for a magnetic closure of the door.
  • Page 44 44 electrolux installation to construct the base should have a non slip surface, be water repellent and if possible be one solid piece. If it is not possible to use one solid piece, due to the additional height required, ensure that any additional strips of timber are glued and screwed to the underside of the base (see Fig.

  • Page 45: Environment Concerns

    45 Ecological hints To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these tips: •...
  • Page 46 46 electrolux notes...
  • Page 48 ANC number: 132 962 470-02-332008...

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