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Safety Information

In the interest of your safety and to
ensure the correct use, before
installing and first using the
appliance, read this user manual
carefully, including its hints and
warnings. To avoid unnecessary
mistakes and accidents, it is
important to ensure that all people
using the appliance are thoroughly
familiar with its operation and safety
features. Save these instructions
and make sure that they remain
with the appliance if it is moved or
sold, so that everyone using it
through its life will be properly
informed on appliance use and
safety.

General safety

It is dangerous to alter the
specifications or attempt to modify
this product in any way.

During high temperature wash
programmes the door glass may get
hot. Do not touch it!

Make sure that small pets do not
climb into the drum. To avoid this,
please check into the drum before
using.

Any objects such as coins, safety
pins, nails, screws, stones or any
other hard, sharp material can cause
extensive damage and must not be
placed into the machine.

Only use the advised quantities of
fabric softener and detergent.
Damage to the fabric can ensue if
you over-fill. Refer to the
manufacturer’s recommendations of
quantities.

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.

Do not use your washing machine to
wash articles with whalebones,
material without hems or torn
material.

Always unplug the appliance and
turn off the water supply after use,
clean and maintenance.

Under no circumstances should you
attempt to repair the machine
yourself. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may cause
injury or serious malfunctioning.
Contact your local Service Centre.
Always insist on genuine spare parts.

Installation

This appliance is heavy. 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
removed before use. Serious
damage can occur to the product
and to property if this is not adhered
to. See relevant section in the user
manual.

After having installed the appliance,
check that it is not standing on the
inlet and drain hose and the worktop
is not pressing the electrical supply
cable.

If the machine is situated on a
carpeted floor, please adjust the feet
in order to allow air to circulate freely

Always be sure, that there is no
water leakage from hoses and their
connections after the installation.

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Summary of Contents for EWF 12180W

Page 1: ...Manual de uso User manual EWF10180W EWF 12180W Lavadora Washing Machine 126 2931 15 EWF 10180W qxd 15 9 08 11 19 Página 1 ...

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Page 3: ...manual para poder beneficiarse de las ventajas de su nuevo aparato Prometemos que le proporcionará una experiencia inigualable como usuario con plena tranquilidad Buena Suerte Thank you for selecting our appliance We wish you lots of enjoyment with your new appliance and we hope that you will consider our brand again when purchasing household appliances Please read this user manual carefully and k...

Page 4: ...al data 56 Consumption values 57 Installation 58 Environment concerns 60 Guarantee conditions 61 Customer service centres 62 The following symbols are used in this manual Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance General information and tips Environmental information 34 electrolux contents 126 2931 15 EWF 10180W qxd 15 9 08 11 19 P...

Page 5: ...s of quantities 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 Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whalebones material without hems or torn material Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use clean and maintenance Under no circumstance...

Page 6: ...ne washed Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should not be machine washed If volatile cleaning fluids are used care should be taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before placing in the machine Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket always take hold of the plug itself Never use the washing machine if the power sup...

Page 7: ... 4 3 2 1 Prewash Wash Fabric Softener Detergent dispenser drawer 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 126 2931 15 EWF 10180W qxd 15 9 08 11 19 Página 37 ...

Page 8: ...emperature selector dial Spin reduction button Time Expert button AquaCare button Start Pause button Programme progress display Delay Start button 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 38 electrolux control panel 126 2931 15 EWF 10180W qxd 15 9 08 11 19 Página 38 ...

Page 9: ... drum one item at a time shaking them out as much as possible Close the door P0004 Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops Measure out the amount of detergent required pour it into the main wash compartment and if you wish to carry out the prewash phase pour it into the compartment marked If required pour fabric softener into the compartment m...

Page 10: ...ed after choosing the desired programme and before depressing the Start Pause button When these buttons are pressed the corresponding pilot lights come on When they are pressed again the pilot lights go out Select the spin speed or No Spin or Rinse Hold option Press the Spin button repeatedly to change the spin speed if you want your laundry to be spun at a speed different from the one proposed by...

Page 11: ...ort time RÁPIDO Quick a short cicle for items lightly soiled SUPER Extra Quick a very short cycle for items that have been used for a short time or wash at half load NORMAL It allows the option to realize a cycle of normal wash without selecting the Time Expert button The washing time will be reduced according to the type of fabric and the selected temperature as shown in the chart Select the Aqua...

Page 12: ...on makes it possible to delay the starting of the washing programme by 3 6 or 9 hours You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you press the Start Pause button You can cancel the delay time at any moment before you press the Start Pause button If you have already pressed the Start Pause button and you wish to cancel the delay time proceed as follows set the washing m...

Page 13: ...celling a programme Turn the selector dial to O to cancel a programme which is running Now you can select a new programme Opening the door after the programme has started First set the machine to pause by pressing the start pause button If the door light flashes and after 2 minutes goes off the door can be opened If the door light does not switch off this means that the machine is already heating ...

Page 14: ... a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy For heavily soiled laundry reduce the load size Laundry weights The following weights are indicative Removing stains Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing Ink depending on the type of ink moisten the fabric first with acetone then with acetic acid treat...

Page 15: ...spirits or benzine then rub with detergent paste do not use acetone on artificial silk Detergents and additives Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid waste and protect the environment Although biodegradable detergents contain substances which in large quantities can upset the delicate balance of nature The choice of detergent will de...

Page 16: ...ness Information on hardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant water supply company or from your local authority Follow the product manufacturers instructions on quantities to use Use less detergent if you are washing a small load the laundry is lightly soiled large amounts of foam form during washing Degrees of water hardness Level Degrees German dH French T H Characteri...

Page 17: ...International wash code symbol electrolux 47 126 2931 15 EWF 10180W qxd 15 9 08 11 19 Página 47 ...

Page 18: ...heets tablecloths household linen with stains Spin red Daily Quick Super Cottons Eco Prewash White and coloured cotton economy normally soiled items shirts blouses underwear with stains Spin red Synthetics Normal Synthetic or mixed fabrics underwear coloured garments non shrink shirts blouses Spin red Daily Quick Super Synthetics Prewash Synthetic or mixed fabrics underwear coloured garments non s...

Page 19: ...in programmes with the Rinse Hold or Night Cycle option Spin Separate spin for all fabric Spin red O For cancelling the wash programme which is running and for switching the machine off Programme Temperature Type of laundry Options Washing programmes Wool Specially tested programme for wool garments bearing the Pure new wool non shrink machine washable label Spin red Delicates Delicate fabrics for...

Page 20: ...d be empty of laundry Select the hottest cotton wash programme Use a normal measure of detergent must be a powder with biological properties External cleaning Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only and then dry thoroughly Cleaning the dispenser drawer The washing powder and additive dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly Remove the drawer by pressing the catch d...

Page 21: ...ery hard or contains traces of lime deposit the water inlet filter may become clogged It is therefore a good idea to clean it from time to time Turn off the water tap Unscrew the water inlet hose Clean the filter using a hard bristle brush Tighten up the inlet hose The dangers of freezing If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0 C certain precautions should be taken Turn off the water tap...

Page 22: ...s to empty out the machine pull out the plug from the power socket close the water tap if necessary wait until the water has cooled down open the pump door clean the pump if necessary as previously described screw the pump cover again and close the door 126 2931 15 EWF 10180W qxd 15 9 08 11 19 Página 52 ...

Page 23: ...t correctly positioned and the Start Pause button has not been depressed The delay start has been selected Close firmly the door Insert the plug into the power socket Please check your domestic electrical installation Replace the fuse Please turn the selector dial and press the Start Pause button again If the laundry are to be washed immediately cancel the delay start The machine does not fill The...

Page 24: ...ater runs down the hose check to see if it is damp The drain hose is damaged Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one Check the water inlet hose connection Change it with a new one Unsatisfactory washing results Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing The correct temperature was not selected Excessive laundry load In...

Page 25: ... may happen several times before the unbalance disappears and normal spinning can resume If after 10 minutes the laundry is still not evenly distributed in the drum the machine will not spin In this case redistribute the load manually and select the spin programme Redistribute the laundry The machine makes an unusual noise The machine is fitted with a type of motor which makes an unusual noise com...

Page 26: ...cal data Dimensions Width 60 cm 85 cm 64 cm Height Depth Water supply pressure Minimum 0 05 MPa 0 8 MPa Maximum Cotton Synthetics Delicates Woollens and handwash Maximum Load 7 kg 3 5 kg 3 kg 2 kg Spin Speed Mod EWF10180W 1000 rpm Mod EWF12180W 1200 rpm Electrical connection Voltage Overall power Fuse Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the ap...

Page 27: ... the ambient temperature It refers to the highest temperature for each wash programme Consumption values Programme duration in minutes Programme Energy consumption in kWh Water consumption in litres Cottons Cottons Eco Cottons Prewash Cottons Eco Prewash Synthetics Synthetics Prewash Easy Iron Delicates Wool Handwash Jeans Rinse Drain Spin 155 2 1 65 145 1 19 59 145 1 19 59 135 0 75 54 100 1 05 57...

Page 28: ...eviously check if it is not a hot water tap the running water is clean If not run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes Have the permanent drainage system in the wall checked by a plumber 1 Carefully screw the pipe to the tap taking care not to damage the screwdrive and fix the nut well on to the end in order to avoid leaking 2 If necessary t...

Page 29: ...ging hose be unavoidable this must never surpass 1 5 m and must be of the same diameter as the original hose Make sure the hoses are not too tense Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 230 V single phase 50 Hz supply Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required 2 1 kW also taking into account any other appliances in use The applicable...

Page 30: ... human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Ecological hints To save water energy and to help protect the environment we recommend that you follow these tips Normally s...

Page 31: ...f the appliance The appliance guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in your country of residence for this particular model or range of appliances The appliance guarantee is personal to the original purchaser of the appliance and cannot be transferred to another user The appliance is installed and used in accordance with instructions issued by Electr...

Page 32: ... Porcia PN Latvija 37 17 84 59 34 Kr Barona iela 130 2 LV 1012 Riga Lituania 370 5 27 80 609 Verkiu 29 09108 Vilnius Lithuania Luxembourg 35 2 42 43 13 01 Rue de Bitbourg 7 L 1273 Hamm Magyarország 36 1 252 1773 H 1142 Budapest XIV Erzsébet királyné útja 87 Nederland 31 17 24 68 300 Vennootsweg 1 2404 CG Alphen aan den Rijn Norge 47 81 5 30 222 Risløkkvn 2 0508 Oslo Österreich 43 18 66 400 Herzigg...

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