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Summary of Contents for EWF 12480 W

Page 1: ...User Manual Manual del usuario EWF 12480 W Washing Machine Lavadora ...

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Page 3: ...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 Please take a few minutes to study this manual so that you can take advantage of the benefits of your new machine We promise that it will provide a superior User Experience delivering Ease of Mind Good luck ...

Page 4: ...on 24 Care and cleaning 26 Something not working 29 Techical data 33 Consumption values 34 Installation 36 Environment concerns 40 Guarantee conditions 41 Customer service centres 44 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 ...

Page 5: ...acturer 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 maintenan...

Page 6: ...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 supply cable the control panel the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside of the washing machi...

Page 7: ...ncería Normal Prelavado Eco Prelavado Normal Prelavado Eco Algodón Delicados Seda 1200 900 700 90º 60º 40º 30º EWF 12480 W Time Manager Temp Centrifug AquaCare Inicio diferido Inicio Pausa Fácil plancha EN001 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 tota...

Page 8: ...Display Start Pause button Time Manager buttons 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 5 9 1200 900 700 90º 60º 40º 30º EWF 12480 W Time Manager Temp Centrifug AquaCare Inicio diferido Inicio Pausa A mano Sintéticos Fácil plancha Lana Normal Descarga Aclarado Centrifug Especial Normal Lencería Normal Prelavado Eco Prelavado Normal Prelavado Eco Algodón Delicados Seda ...

Page 9: ... the dispenser drawer and start the machine Daily Use Load the laundry Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards Place the laundry in the 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 ...

Page 10: ...ar on the display to indicate a wrong selection The machine will not perform the new selected programme A mano Sintéticos Lana Normal Descarga Aclarado Centrifug Especial Normal Lencería Normal Prelavado Eco Prelavado Normal Prelavado Eco Algodón Delicados Seda Programme Option buttons Depending on the programme different functions can be combined These must be selected after choosing the desired ...

Page 11: ...at the water must be emptied out 1200 900 700 To empty out the water turn the programme selector dial to O select the Drain or Spin programme reduce the spin speed if needed by means of the relevant button depress Start Pause button at the end of the programme the display shows a 0 00 flashing and the pilot light Door goes out Rinse Hold by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not ...

Page 12: ...re you press the Start Pause button 90 Inicio diferido AquaCare If you wish to add laundry in the machine during the delay time you will press Start Pause button to put the machine in pause Add the laundry close the door and press Start Pause button again You can cancel the delay time at any moment before you press the Start Pause button The wash programme can be delayed from 30 min 60 min 90 min ...

Page 13: ...chine has started only the running icon stays on When the programme has finished a flashing zero 0 00 is displayed 2 05 2 05 2 05 Delayed start The selected delay 20 hours max set by means of the relevant button appears on the display for about 3 seconds then the duration of the previously selected programme is displayed The delay time value decreases by one unit every hour and then when 1 hours r...

Page 14: ...cted programme press the Start Pause button the green pilot light stops flashing The door pilot light illuminates to indicate that the appliance starts operating and the door is locked The door pilot light indicates if the door can be opened light on the door cannot be opened The appliance is running light off the door can be opened The washing programme is finished To interrupt a programme which ...

Page 15: ...ause button Only the Time Manager option cannot be modified after the programme has started Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it Turn the programme selector dial to O and then to the new programme position The washing water in the tub will not emptied out Start the new programme by depressing the Start Pause button again Interrupting a programme Depress the Start Pause but...

Page 16: ...al to O After about 3 minutes the door can be opened pay attention to the water level and temperature At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically and a flashing 0 00 will appear on the If the Rinse Hold or Night Cycle options have been selected the door pilot light illuminates a flashing 0 00 will appear on the display the Start Pause light goes off and the door remains locked to i...

Page 17: ...ollens drum no more than one third full Washing 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 Blood treat fresh stains with cold water For dried ...

Page 18: ...in remover methylated 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 choic...

Page 19: ...o called degrees of hardness 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 ...

Page 20: ... C Max wash temperature 30 C Hand wash Do not wash at all Bleaching Bleach in cold water Do not bleach Ironing Hot iron max 200 C Warm iron max 150 C Lukewarm iron max 110 C Do not iron Dry cleaning Dry cleaning in all solvents Dry cleaning in perchlorethylene petrol pure alcohol R 111 R 113 Dry cleaning in petrol pure alcohol and R 113 Do not dry clean Drying Flat On the line On clothes hanger Tu...

Page 21: ... 40 White and coloured cotton economy lightly heavy soiled items shirts underwear Spin Red Main wash from 67 C to 40 C 3 rinses Long spin Synthetics Normal 60 Synthetic or mixed fabrics underwear coloured garments non shrink shirts blouses Spin Red Main wash from 60 C to cold 3 rinses Short spin Synthetics Prewash 60 Synthetic heavy soiled items under wear coloured garments non shrink shirts Spin ...

Page 22: ...ain wash at 40 3 rinses Short spin Silk 30 Max load 1 kg Silk items to be gentle washed and spun Main wash at 30 C 3 rinses Short spin Programme Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of programme Handwash 40 30 Special programme for hand washing fabrics Spin red Main wash from 40 to cold 3 rinses Short spin Delicates 40 30 Delicate fabrics for example curtains Main wash from 40 to cold 3...

Page 23: ...n For emptying out the last rinse water in programmes with the Rinse Hold or Night Cycle option or at the end of Soak programme Draining of water Spin Separate spin for cottons Drain and long spin Programme Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of programme Spin red O For cancelling the wash programme which is running and for switching the machine off washing programmes electrolux 23 GB ...

Page 24: ...ed that the garments are washed according to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine M9604 Silk Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed synthetics items Washing temperature is 30 C The maximum spin speed is automatically reduced to 700 rpm Eco This programme can be selected for slightly or normally soiled cotton and syntheti...

Page 25: ... programme selector dial to O then select programme Drain and depress the Start Pause button Spin Separate spin for hand washed garments and after programmes with Rinse Hold and Night Cycle option Before selecting this programme the selector dial must be turned to O You can choose the speed by means of the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun O Cancelling OFF To reset a programme ...

Page 26: ...de the drum We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed on a regular basis To run a maintenance wash The drum should 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 draw...

Page 27: ...out the emergency emptying hose place it in the container and remove its cap When no more water comes out unscrew the pump cover and remove it Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the cover P1114 P0038 Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat Screw the pump cover full...

Page 28: ...ing put the cap on again When you intend to start the machine up again make sure that the room temperature is above 0 C P1090 Important Every time you drain the water through the emergency emptying hose you must pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer and then run the drain programme This will activate the ECO VALVE device avoiding that part of the detergent r...

Page 29: ...olution The washing machine does not start The door has not been closed E40 The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket There is no power at the socket The main fuse has blown The selector dial is not 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 domest...

Page 30: ...damp The drain hose is damaged The cap on the emergency emptying hose has not been replaced after cleaning the pump Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one Check the water inlet hose connection Change it with a new one Put the cap back on the emergency emptying and place the latter back in its seat Unsatisfactory washing results Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used S...

Page 31: ...t in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum This 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 Redistr...

Page 32: ... No P0042 BD 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 This new motor ensures a softer start and more even distribution of the laundry in the drum when spinning as well as increased stability of the machine No water is visible in the drum Machines based on modern technology operate very economic...

Page 33: ...Cotton Synthetics Delicates Woollens and handwash Lingerie Silk Maximum Load 7 kg 3 kg 3 kg 2 kg 1 kg Maximum Spin Speed 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 appliance door technical data electrolux 33 GB ...

Page 34: ...utes Cottons Normal 95 2 1 65 Cottons Eco 60 1 19 59 Cottons Prewash 2 3 79 Cottons Eco Prewash 1 4 73 Synthetics 60 1 0 55 For the duration of the programmes please refer to the display on the control panel Handwash 40 0 4 55 Lingerie 40 0 35 52 Silk 30 0 25 60 Delicates 40 0 55 60 Wool 40 0 4 55 Synthetics Prewash 1 2 70 Drain Spin Rinses ...

Page 35: ...y and type of laundry on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature It refers to the highest temperature for each wash programme The programme Cottons Eco at 60 C is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label in compliance with EEC 92 75 standards consumption value electrolux 35 GB ...

Page 36: ... lay machine on it s back to remove the polystyrene base from the bottom 2 Remove the power supply cable and the draining hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance 3 With a suitable spanner unscrew and remove the central rear bolt A Slide out the relevant plastic spacer HEC0001 HEC0008 4 Unscrew and remove the two large rear bolts B and the six smaller bolts C 5 Remove the bracket D ...

Page 37: ...chine MUST be level and stable If necessary check the setting with a spirit level Any necessary adjustment can be made with a spanner HEC0005 HEC0010 Accurate levelling prevents vibration noise and displacement of the machine during operation Never place cardboard wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor Water inlet An inlet hose is supplied and can...

Page 38: ...the machine In this case make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine is emptying This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall P0022 P1088 In a sink drain pipe branch This branch must be above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm above the ground Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm T...

Page 39: ...ther appliances in use Connect the machine to an earthed socket The manufacturer declines any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced this should be carried out by our Service Centre Please ensure that when the appliance is installed the power supply cable is easily accessible install...

Page 40: ...s for the environment and 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 fol...

Page 41: ...immediately 4 Applying the guarantee is subject to the consumer providing proof of purchase showing the purchase and or delivery date 5 The guarantee will not apply if damage caused to delicate parts such as glass vitreous ceramic synthetic materials and rubber is the result of inappropriate use 6 The guarantee cannot be called on for minor faults that do not affect the value or the overall reliab...

Page 42: ...nsation will not exceed the purchase price paid for the appliance These guarantee terms are only valid for appliances purchased and used in Belgium For exported appliances the user must first make sure that they satisfy the technical conditions e g voltage frequency installation instructions type of gas etc for the country concerned and that they can withstand the local climatic and environmental ...

Page 43: ...ance 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 Electrolux and is...

Page 44: ...33080 Porcia PN Latvija 37 17 84 59 34 Kr Barona iela 130 2 LV 1012 Riga Lituania 370 5 27 80 609 Verkiu 2 9 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 H...

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