Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product EWF 12780 W Electrolux
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user manual Washing Machine EWF 12780 W EWF 14780 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 8 Daily use 8 Helpful hin.
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.
Programme Chart Various programme charts in different lan- guages are supplied with the appliance. One is on the front side of the detergent dispenser drawer and the others are attached into the user manual assy.
Time Manager These buttons allows yo u to modify the pro- gramme duration automatically proposed by the appliance. Display 7.1 7.3 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.2 7.4 The display shows the following information: 7.1: Temperature value 7.2: Temperature icons , Cold .
• End of programme When the programme has finished th ree blinking zeros ( ) are displayed, the icon 7. 10 disappears and the door can be opened. • Incorrect option selection If an option which is.
• Before the first wash , run a cotton cy- cle at the highest temperature without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the main wash com- partment and start the machine.
Select the required programme by turning the programme selector dial (1) Turn the programme selector dial to the re- quired programme. The washing machine will propose a temperature and automatically select the maximum spin value provided for the programme you have chosen.
Cancelling the delayed start after having pressed button 8 : 1. Set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing button 8 . 2. Press button 6 once until the symbol ’ is displayed 3. Press button 8 again to start the pro- gramme. Important! The selected delay can be changed only after selecting the washing programme again.
Press the button again to restart the pro- gramme. Cancelling a programme Turn the selector dial to to cancel a pro- gramme which is running. You can select now a new programme.
Before loadin g the laundry Never wash whites and coloureds together. Whites may lose their «whiteness» in the wash. New coloured items may run in the first wash; they should therefore be washed separately the first time. Make sure that no metal objects are left in the laundry (e.
• powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max) and woollens • liquid detergents, preferab ly for low tem- perature wash programmes (60°C max) for all types of fabric, or special for wool- lens only. The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme.
Programme Maximum and Minimum Tempe rature Cycle Descrip tion Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options Detergent Compartment COTTON WITH PREWASH + 90°-C old Prewash - Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm for model EWF 12780 W (1400 rpm for model EWF 14780 W) Max.
Programme Maximum and Minimum Tempe rature Cycle Descrip tion Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options Detergent Compartment SYNTHETIC ECONOM Y WITH PRE WASH + 40° Prewash - Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed 900 rpm Max. loa d 3,5 kg This programme can be selected for synthetics and mixed fabric ite ms with stains .
Programme Maximum and Minimum Tempe rature Cycle Descrip tion Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options Detergent Compartment SILK 30° Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed 700 rpm Max. load 1 kg Delicate washing programme su itable for silk and mixed synthetic items.
Programme Maximum and Minimum Tempe rature Cycle Descrip tion Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options Detergent Compartment DRAIN Draining of wat er Max. load 7 kg For emptying out the w ater of the last rinse in pro- grammes with the Rinse Hold and Night Cycle opt ion selected.
External cleaning Clean the exterior cabin et of the appliance with soap and water on ly, and then dry thor- oughly. Important! Do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean the cabinet. Cleaning the dispenser drawer The detergent dispense r drawer should be cleaned regularly.
Door seal Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate eventual possible objects that could be trapped in the fold. 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.
Warning! When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme select ed there can be hot water in the pump. Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty.
placed on the floor and let water drain out. 4. Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying hose after having put the cap on again. 5. When you intend to start the machine up again, make sure that the room temper- ature is above 0°C.
Problem Possible ca use/Solution There is water on the fl oor: Too much detergent or unsuitable det ergent (creates too much foam) has been used. • Reduce the detergent quan tity or us e another one. Check whether there are any leaks fr om one of the inlet hose fittings.
Mod. ... ... ... Prod. No. ... ... ... Ser . No. ... ... ... M o d . . . . . .. .. . P ro d . N o . .. . .. . . . S e r. N o . . . . . . . .. . Technical data Dimensions Width Height Depth 60 cm 85 cm 60 cm Electrical connection Information on the electrical connect ion is given on the rating plate, on the inner edge of the appliance door.
Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be re- moved before using the appliance. You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitt ed if the machine ever has to be transported again. 1. After removing all the packaging, carefully lay machine on it’s back to remove the polystyrene base from the bot tom.
6. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet. 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.
Do not place the inlet hose downwards. Angle the hose to the left or right depend- ing on th e position of you r water tap. 3. Set the hose correct ly by loosening the ring nut. After positioning the inlet hose, be sure to tighten the ring nut again to prevent leaks.
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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