Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product EWF 1249 Electrolux
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user manual Washing Machine EWF 12491 W.
Electrolux. Thinking of you. Share more of our thinki ng at www.electrolux.com Contents Safety information 2 Product description 4 Control panel 5 First use 7 Personalisation 7 Daily use 8 Helpful hints and tips 11 Washing programmes 13 Care and cleaning 15 What to do if.
Installation • This appliance is h eavy. Care should be taken when moving it. • When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre. • All packing and transit bolts must be re- moved before use.
Product description Your new appliance meets all modern requir ements for effective treatm ent of laundr y with low water, energy and detergent consum ption. Its new washing system allows total use of detergent and reduces wate r consumption so saving energy.
Control panel Below is a picture of the control panel. It shows the progra mme selector dial as well as the buttons, pilo t light and the display. These are presented by relevant numbers on the following pages.
Delay Start The programme can be delayed from 30 min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hour s and then by 1 hour up to a maximum of 20 hours by means of this button.
ance has started the heating phase of the water in the tub. 7.4: Soil degree icons When selecting a programme on the display appears an icon indicating the degree of soil- ing automatically prop osed b y the machine: • Intensive • Normal/Daily • Light/Quick • Super Quick 7.
Daily use Load the laundry Open the door by car efully pulling the door handle outwards. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a ti me, shaking them out as much as possible. Close the door. Measure out the detergent and the fab- ric softener Pull out the dispenser dr awer until it stops.
Press this button repeatedly to increase or decrease the temperatur e, if you want your laundry to be washed at a different temper- ature. Reduce the spin speed by pressing button 3 By selecting a programme, the appliance proposes automatically the m aximum spin speed provided for that programme.
Soil Level Icon Type of fabric Quick For very slightly soiled items Super Qui ck 1) For items used or worn for a short time 1) We recommend you to reduce the load sizes (see Washing programmes table). Important! The Time Manager cannot be selected with the Econ omy programmes.
gramme selector dial to O to switch the ma- chine off. Remove the laundry fr om the drum and care- fully check that the drum is empty. If you do not intend to carry ou t another wash, close the water tap. Leave the door open to pre- vent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells.
Oil based paint: moisten with benz ine stain remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain; treat several times. Dried grease stains: moisten with turpen- tine, lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth.
Washing programmes Programme Maximum and Minimum Tempe rature Cycle Descrip tion Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options Deter gent Co m- partment COTTONS 90° - Cold Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm Max. load 8 kg - Red.
Programme Maximum and Minimum Tempe rature Cycle Descrip tion Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options Deter gent Co m- partment DELICATES 40° - Cold Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed 700 rpm Max. load kg 4 - Red. load kg 2 1) Delicate fabrics normally soiled delicate items.
Programme Maximum and Minimum Tempe rature Cycle Descrip tion Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options Deter gent Co m- partment DRAIN Draining of wat er Max. load 8 kg For emptying out the w ater of the last rinse in pro- grammes with the Rinse Hold and Night Cycle opt ion selected.
the top part of the additive compartment should be removed. 2. Remove the conditio ner insert from the appropriate compartment. 3. Clean all parts with water.
Drain pump The pump sh ould be in spec ted regularly and particularly if: • the machine does not empty and/or spin • the machine makes an unusual noise dur- ing draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump. Proceed as follows: 1.
Cleaning the water inlet filter If you notice that the m achine is taking longer to fill, check that the fi lter i n the water inlet hose is not blocked. 1. Turn off the water t ap. 2. Unscrew the hose fr om the tap. 3. Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff brush.
Problem Possible ca use/Solution The machine doe s not start: The door has not been closed. E40 •C l o s e t h e d o o r f i r m l y . The plug is not properly inserted in th e power socket. • Insert the plug into the power socket. There is no power at the socket.
Problem Possible ca use/Solution The door wi ll not open: The programme is still running. • Wait the end of washing cycle. The door lock has not been released. • Wait until the pilot light 9 goes off. There is water in the drum. • Select drain or spin programme to empty out th e water.
Technical data Dimensions Width Height Depth 60 cm 85 cm 63 cm Electrical connection Voltage - Overall power - Fuse Information on the electrical connect ion is given on the rating plate, on the inner edge of the appliance door.
2. Remove the power supply cable and the draining and inlet hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance. 3. Unscrew the three bolts. 4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers. 5. Open the porthole and remove the poly- styrene block fitted on the door seal.
Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Ma ke sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Check that the machine does not touch the wall or other kitchen units. Le vel the washing ma- chine by raising or lowe ring the feet.
tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose specially designed for this type of use. Important! Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected i n the pipes.
Electrical connection Information on the el ectrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door. Check that your domest ic electrical installa- tion can take the maximum load required, al- so taking into account any other appliances in use.
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