Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product aqualux EWD 1214 I Electrolux
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WASHER-DR YER INSTR UCTION BOOKLET EWD 1214 I 132 984 350 GB 132984350.qxd 20/07/2005 11.02 Pagina 1.
2 Installation ● This appliance is heavy . Care should be taken when moving it. ● It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way . ● All packing and transit bolts must be removed before use. Serious damage can occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to.
3 Contents F or the User Important Safety Information 2 Y our New W asher-Dryer 4 Description of the Appliance 5 Detergent dispenser drawer 5 Child safety feature 5 The Control Panel 6 Operating seque.
4 Y our New W asher -Dryer Y our new machine meets all moder n requir ements for ef fective treatment of laundry with low water , energy and deter gent consumption. It is gentle with your laundry, simple to use and easy to care for . ● Programme and temperatur e setting using the programme selector .
5 Description of the Appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme guide 3 Drying indicator light 4 Drying time selector dial 5 “Option” buttons 6 “ON/OFF” button 7 “Mains-on” light 8.
6 The Contr ol Panel 6 Super Rinse button By depressing this button on programmes for cottons and linens the machine will perform an additional rinse. This is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents and in areas where the water is very soft.
3. Measur e out the f abric softener 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 . 4. Select the r equir ed option(s) Depress SPIN REDUCTION and/or QUICK W ASH and/or SUPER RINSE and/or RINSE HOLD button, if required.
8 6. Star t the machine Before starting up the machine check that: ● the appliance is plugged in ● the water supply taps are turned on ● the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned ● the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are closed.
9 W ASHING 2 KG OF MIXED F ABRICS A T 50°C Suppose you have 2 kg of mixed fabrics to wash. They are rather delicate fabrics and should not be washed at a high temperature. 1. Load the laundr y Open the door by pulling the catch outward. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible.
10 DR YING 2.5 KG OF COTTON Y ou have for example just machine-washed and spun at 1200 rpm 5 kg of laundry . They are cotton fabrics of medium weight which you want to iron as soon as they are dry . Switch off the machine. Then remove the laundry from the appliance and divide the items to obtain two loads of approx.
11 AUTODR YING 1 KG OF MIXED F ABRICS Y ou intend to wash and dry automatically 1 kg of mixed fabrics which have to be ironed. Proceed as follows: 1. Load the laundr y Open the door by pulling the catch outward. Load the items one at a time and close the door .
12 W ashing and Drying Hints Do NOT overload the machine. W eigh the laundry the first few times you use the appliance. The average weights of the most common items are listed below as a guide: 1000g .
13 And in which f orm? Not only are there different types of deter gent, but they are also available in different forms. Whether you chose a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is to your personal choice. TRADITIONAL POWDERS Pour the powder directly into the dispenser drawer .
14 W ashing Pr ogrammes Pr ogrammes for cotton and linen Degree of soil and type of laundry Description W ash programme Programme dial position Possible options Max. load F AST COLOUREDS WHITES WHITES WITH PREW ASH For heavy soiled cotton items (whites and coloureds).
15 W ashing Pr ogrammes Pr ogrammes for synthetics, mixed fabrics, delicates and wool Important: When the automatic NON-STOP washing plus drying programme is used for synthetics, there is a short spin at 850 rpm before drying starts.
16 Drying Pr ogrammes (*) The STORE DR Y drying programme for cotton is the reference programme for the Ener gy Label data, in compliance with standard EEC 92/75.
17 W ash Car e Symbols W ash care labels inside garments recommend how to launder your clothes with the best results. The care labelling code is in line with care labelling used in the rest of Europe. The symbols used make it easy to select the correct programme on your washing machine.
18 Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply . Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine.
19 Unscrew and remove the filter . Clean carefully under a fast running tap. Wa r n i n g When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the filter . Never remove the filter during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty .
20 Something Not W orking 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 Electrolux Service Force Centre, please carry out the checks listed below .
21 Symptom The door will not open ● The programme is still running. ● The door lock has not yet released. ● There is water in tub. The machine makes an unusual noise ● The machine is fitted with a type of motor which makes an unusual noise compared with other traditional motors.
22 Guarantee Conditions Standar d guar antee conditions W e, Electrolux undertake that if, within 12 months of the date of the purchase, this Electrolux appliance or any part thereof is proved to be d.
23 Installation Instructions T echnical Specifications It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way . Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
24 Set the machine upright and remove the two remaining bolts from the back. Pull out the three plastic spacers from the holes into which the bolts were fitted. Plug the open holes with the plugs which you can find in the envelope containing the instruction booklet.
25 If you cannot make the cold water connection direct from the rising mains, you may be able to operate the appliance from your cold water storage system. There should be a minimum distance of 5.02m (16.5 ft) between the appliance’ s inlet and the bottom of the water storage tank.
26 Special conditions If the floor is carpeted or covered with crumbly or soft material, insert a rigid support base under the feet to prevent noise, vibration or displacement. The base should protrude a few centimetres beyond the edges of the machine.
27 Electrical connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. W ARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EAR THED. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed.
28 Building-in This appliance has been designed to be built into the kitchen furniture. The recess should have the dimensions shown in picture A. When installing the appliance into the kitchen furniture ensure, if possible, the hoses are placed in either of the two recesses on the back of the appliance.
29 If the door has to be opened from left to right, invert the position of the plates (7), the magnet (4) and the plate (5) (Fig. B and E). Mount the countermagnet (6) and the hinges (1) as previously described.
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