Page 1
User Manual Washing Machine EWF 12780 W / EWF 14780 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.
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.
Page 6
6 safety information electrolux ● ● 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 ●...
7 Product description Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. The New Jet system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.
8 electrolux control panel Control panel EWF 14780 W Programme selector dial Temperature button Spin reduction button Easy Iron button Extra rinse button Delay button Display Start/Pause button Time manger buttons...
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 The selector dial is divided into following compartment marked (the amount sections: used must not exceed the “MAX” mark in the drawer). Close the drawer gently. C0065 Cottons ● Synthetics ●...
Page 11
11 Select the temperature for Synthetics and Lingerie: 900 rpm; ● for delicate fabrics, Soak and Silk: 700 ● rpm. No spin option eliminates all the spin phases and increases the number of rinses for cottons, synthetics, deli- cates, 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
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, the 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.
Page 15
15 electrolux columns and margins use electrolux 15 Select the “Time Manager” option Fabric Soil Level Cottons Time Manager 90°C 60°C 50°C Temp. Spin Easy Iron Extra rinse Delay 40°C 30°C This function allows you to modify the (cold) washing time, automatically proposed Synthetics by the washing machine.
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.
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 garment label and the manufacturer’s...
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
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.
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...
21 Washing programmes Programme/ Description of Type of laundry Options Temperature programme White and coloured Main wash from 95°C Cottons cotton: e.g. sheets, (cold) Spin Red. tablecloths, household Normal 3 rinses linen, shirts, blouses, 90°- Long spin underwear.
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
23 Washing programmes Programme/ Description of Type of laundry Options Temperature programme Separate rinse cycle 3 rinses Spin Red. Rinse for cotton hand Long spin washed items. For emptying out the last rinse water in programmes with the...
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...
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.
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.
Page 27
27 P1115 P0038 • 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.
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.
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
31 Malfunction Possible cause Solution The door will not open: The programme is still Wait the end of washing ● ● running. cycle. Wait for the Door icon The door lock has not been ● ●...
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...
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...
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...
Page 35
35 The consumption data shown on this (*) The programme “Cottons Eco ” chart is to be considered purely with 6 kg at 60°C is the reference indicative, as it may vary depending on programme for the data entered in...
36 Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. HEC0002S You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the 4. Unscrew and remove the two large...
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.
Page 38
38 electrolux installation 3. Set the hose correctly by loosening Water drainage the ring nut. The end of the drain hose can be After positioning the inlet hose, be positioned in three ways: sure to tighten the ring nut again to Hooked over the edge of a sink prevent leaks.
Page 39
39 Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply. Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required (2.2 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use.
40 electrolux environment concerns 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.
41 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...