Electrolux EWF 12680 W User Manual

Electrolux EWF 12680 W User Manual

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Manual del usuario
Washing Machine
Lavadora
EWF 12680 W

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  • Page 1 User Manual Manual del usuario Washing Machine Lavadora EWF 12680 W...
  • 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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    4 electrolux contents Contents Safety information......5 Product description ......7 Control panel ........8 Use............9 Washing hints ........17 International wash code symbol..20 Washing programme ....21-23 Programme information ....24-25 Care and cleaning......26 Something not working....29 Technical data........33 Consumption values ......34 Installation ........36 Environment concerns .....39 Guarantee conditions.......40 Customer service centres ....41 The following symbols are used in this manual:...
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    safety information electrolux 5 ● Safety Information 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. In the interest of your safety and to ●...
  • Page 6 6 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. panel, the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside ●...
  • Page 7: Product Description

    product description electrolux 7 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. Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle...
  • Page 8: Control Panel

    8 electrolux control panel Control panel Programme selector dial Temperature button Spin reduction button Easy Iron button Extra rinse button Delay button Display Start/Pause button Time manger buttons...
  • Page 9: Use

    use electrolux 9 Load the laundry Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards. Place the laundry First Use in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. Close the door. Ensure that the electrical and water ●...
  • Page 10 10 electrolux use If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment marked (the amount used must not exceed the “MAX” mark in the drawer). Close the drawer gently. Cottons ● Synthetics ● Delicates and Wool ● Select the required programme Handwash , Lingerie , Silk...
  • Page 11 use electrolux 11 Select the temperature for Synthetics and Lingerie: 900 rpm; ● for delicate fabrics, Silk and Delicate ● spin: 700 rpm. No spin option eliminates all the spin phases and increases the number of rinses for cottons, synthetics, Delicates, Silk, Lingerie and Jeans pro- gramme.
  • Page 12 12 electrolux use When the programme has finished, the Select the Delay start 0.00 display shows a flashing, the (Door) icon is still visualized, the Start/Pause light is off and the door is locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out.
  • Page 13 use electrolux 13 Cancelling the delayed start After you have pressed the Start/Pause button and the machine has started, the • Depress Start/Pause button. Door icon is lighted-on and only the • Depress Start/Pause button, phase running icon stays on. When the 0’...
  • Page 14 14 electrolux use Alarm codes Select the Start/Pause In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be displayed, for example (see paragraph “Something not working”). To start the selected programme, press the Start/Pause button; the green pilot light stops flashing. The “door”...
  • Page 15 15 electrolux columns and margins use electrolux 15 Select the “Time Manager” option Fabric Soil Level Cottons 90°C 60°C 50°C 40°C 30°C This function allows you to modify the (cold) washing time, automatically proposed Synthetics by the washing machine. 60°C By pressing the “Time Manager”...
  • Page 16 16 electrolux use Interrupting a programme At the end of the programme Depress the Start/Pause button to The machine stops automatically. Some interrupt a programme which is running, acoustic signals sound for 2 minutes. the corresponding light starts to flash. If the Rinse Hold or Night Cycle Depress the button again to restart the...
  • Page 17: Washing Hints

    washing hints electrolux 17 Washing hints Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste. Treat curtains with special care. Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net. Sorting the laundry Maximum loads Follow the wash code symbols on each Recommended loads are indicated in the garment label and the manufacturer’s programme charts.
  • Page 18 18 electrolux washing hints Oil based paint: moisten with benzine Detergents and additives stain remover, lay the garment on a soft Good washing results also depend on cloth and dab the stain; treat several the choice of detergent and use of the times.
  • Page 19 washing hints electrolux 19 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 20: International Wash Code Symbol

    20 electrolux International wash code symbol 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...
  • Page 21: Washing Programme

    washing programmes electrolux 21 Washing programmes Programme/ Description of Type of laundry Options Temperature programme White and coloured Main wash from 90°C Cottons cotton: e.g. sheets, (cold) Spin Red. tablecloths, household Normal 3 rinses linen, shirts, blouses, 90°- Long spin underwear.
  • Page 22: Washing Programmes

    22 electrolux washing programmes Washing programmes Programme/ Description of Type of laundry Options Temperature programme Main wash from 40° Delicates Delicate fabrics, (cold) Spin Red. + Prewash heavy soiled fabrics. 3 rinses 40°-30°- Short spin Main wash from 40° Delicate fabrics, for (cold) Spin Red.
  • Page 23 washing programmes electrolux 23 Washing programmes Programme/ Description of Type of laundry Options Temperature programme Soak for about 20 Heavy soiled laundry Soak minutes at 30°C (not for wool and Stop with water in 30°C handwash). the tub Separate rinse cycle 3 rinses Spin Red.
  • Page 24: Programme Information

    24 electrolux programme information Programme information Washing programme for machine washable wool well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with the “hand washing” care symbol Wool and The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by Woolmark for the washing of machine washable Woolmark Handwash products provided that the garments are washed according...
  • Page 25: Programme Information

    programme information electrolux 25 Programme information This programme can be selected for slightly or normally soiled cotton and synthetic items. The temperature will decrease and the washing time will be extended. This allows to obtain a good washing efficiency by saving energy.
  • Page 26: Care And Cleaning

    26 electrolux care and cleaning Care and cleaning Cleaning the dispenser drawer 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. from the electricity supply, before you Flush it out under a tap, to remove any can carry out any cleaning or...
  • Page 27 care and cleaning electrolux 27 • Remove any objects from the pump Cleaning the pump impeller by rotating it. The pump should be inspected if • the machine does not empty and/or spin • the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc.
  • Page 28 28 electrolux care and cleaning Never remove the pump cover during a • When you intend to start the machine wash cycle, always wait until the up again, make sure that the room appliance has finished the cycle, and is temperature is above 0°C.
  • Page 29: Something Not Working

    something not working electrolux 29 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. During machine operation it is possible that the red Start/Pause pilot light flashes, one of the following alarm codes appears on the display and at the same some acoustic signals sound every 20 seconds to indicate that the machine is not working:...
  • Page 30 30 electrolux something not working Malfunction Possible cause Solution The machine fills then The end of the drain hose is Refer to relevant paragraph ● ● empties immediately: too low. in “water drainage” section. The machine does not The drain hose is squashed Check the drain hose ●...
  • Page 31 something not working electrolux 31 Malfunction Possible cause Solution The door will not open: The programme is still Wait the end of washing ● ● running. cycle. The door lock has not been Wait for the Door icon ● ● released.
  • Page 32 32 electrolux something not working Malfunction Possible cause Solution The machine makes an The machine is fitted with a ● unusual noise type of motor which makes an unusual noise compared with other traditional motors. This new motor ensures a softer start and more even distribution of the laundry in the drum when spinning, as well as...
  • Page 33: Technical Data

    technical data electrolux 33 Technical data Dimensions Width 60 cm Height 85 cm Depth 63 cm Electrical connection Voltage Information on the electrical connection is given on - Overall power - Fuse the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door Water supply pressure Minimum...
  • Page 34: Consumption Values

    34 electrolux consumption value Consumption values Programme Water Energy Programme consumption consumption duration (in litres) (in kWh) (in minutes) Cottons Normal 95° 1.19 Cottons Eco 60° (*) Cottons + Prewash Cottons Eco + Prewash Synthetics 60° Synthetics + Prewash Synthetics Synthetics Eco +Prewash Delicates + Prewash...
  • Page 35 consumption value electrolux 35 The consumption data shown on this (*) The programme “Cottons Eco ” chart is to be considered purely with 7 kg at 60°C is the reference indicative, as it may vary depending on programme for the data entered in the quantity and type of laundry, on the the energy label, in compliance with inlet water temperature and on the...
  • Page 36: Installation

    installation electrolux 36 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 4. Unscrew and remove the two large machine ever has to be transported rear bolts B and the six smaller bolts again.
  • Page 37 37 electrolux installation 6. Open the porthole, take out the inlet Accurate levelling prevents vibration, hose from the drum and remove the noise and displacement of the machine polystyrene block fitted with the during operation.Never place cardboard, adhesive tape on the door seal. wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor.
  • Page 38 38 electrolux installation 3. Set the hose correctly by loosening In a sink drain pipe branch. This the ring nut. branch must be above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm above the After positioning the inlet hose, be ground.
  • Page 39: Environment Concerns

    environment concerns electrolux 39 Environment concerns Ecological hints 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. washed without prewashing in order to >PE<=polyethylene save detergent, water and time (the...
  • Page 40: Guarantee Conditions

    40 electrolux guarantee conditions 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 of these countries to another of these countries the appliance guarantee will move with you subject to the following qualifications:...
  • Page 41: Customer Service Centres

    customer service centres electrolux 41 Customer Service Centres Should you need further assistance please contact your local Customer Service Centre www.electrolux.com Albania +35 5 4 261 450 Rr. Pjeter Bogdani Nr. 7 Tirane Belgique/België/Belgien +32 2 363 04 44 Bergensesteenweg 719, 1502 Lembeek Česká...
  • Page 43 www.electrolux.es ANC number: 132 979 690-00-342006...

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