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The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres. An additional drain hose and
joining piece is available from your local Service Centre.

Electrical connection

Information on the electrical connection is
given on the rating plate on the inner edge of
the appliance door.
Check that your domestic electrical installa-
tion can take the maximum load required, al-
so taking into account any other appliances
in use.

Connect the machine to an earthed
socket.

The manufacturer does not accept
any responsibility for damage or

injury through failure to comply with
the above safety precaution.

The power supply cable must be
easily accessible after installing the
machine.

Should the appliance power supply
cable need to be replaced, this must
be carried out by a Service Centre.

Environment concerns

The symbol  

  on the product or on its

packaging indicates that this product may
not be treated as household waste. Instead
it should be taken to the appropriate
collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences 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 council,
your household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.

Packaging materials

The materials marked with the symbol 

 are

recyclable.

>PE<=polyethylene
>PS<=polystyrene
>PP<=polypropylene
This means that they can be recycled by dis-
posing of them properly in appropriate col-
lection containers.

Ecological hints

To save water, energy and to help protect the
environment, we recommend that you follow
these tips:
• Normally soiled laundry may be washed

without prewashing in order to save deter-
gent, water and time (the environment is
protected too!).

• The machine works more economically if it

is fully loaded.

• With adequate pre-treatment, stains and

limited soiling can be removed; the laundry

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Summary of Contents for EWF 128420 W

Page 1: ...user manual Washing Machine EWF 128420 W ...

Page 2: ...nter months when there are minus tempera tures Store it at room temperature for 24 hours before using for the first time General safety It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way During high temperature wash pro grammes 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 dr...

Page 3: ...ore washing Under wired bras must NOT be machine 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 re move the plug from the socket always take hold of the plug itself...

Page 4: ...e or for stain remover used during the stain action phase if availa ble The prewash and soak detergent is added at the beginning of the wash pro gramme The stain remover is added during the stain action phase Compartment for powder or liquid deter gent used for main wash If using liquid de tergent pour it just before starting the pro gramme Compartment for liquid additives fabric softener starch F...

Page 5: ... pilot light and the display These are presented by relevant numbers on the following pages 1 2 4 6 7 8 9 3 5 10 1 Programme selector dial 2 TEMPERATURE button 3 SPIN reduction button 4 PREWASH button 5 EXTRA RINSE button 6 DELAY START button 7 Display 8 START PAUSE button 9 DOOR LOCKED pilot light 10 TIME MANAGER buttons Table of symbols Programme selector dial English Spanish Portuguese Time Man...

Page 6: ...re opening the door it will be necessary to empty out the water To empty out the water please read the para graph At the end of the programme Night Cycle By selecting this function the machine will not drain the water of the last rinse and all spin ning phases will be suppressed so as not to wrinkle the laundry This washing cycle is very quiet and it can be selected at night or in times with a mor...

Page 7: ...for ex ample 2 05 The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric After the programme has started the time remaining is updated every minute Delayed start The Selected delay set by pressing the rel evant button appears on the display for few seconds then the duration of the se lected programme is displayed again Alarm codes In the event...

Page 8: ...de tergent into the main wash compart ment and start the machine Personalisation Acoustic signals The machine is provided with an acoustic device which sounds in the following cases at the end of the cycle if there is a fault By pressing the 4 and 5 buttons simultane ously for about 6 seconds the acoustic signal is deactivated except if there is a fault By pressing these 2 buttons again the acoust...

Page 9: ...spin value provided for the programme you have chosen You can change these values by operating the corre sponding buttons The green pilot light of the button 8 starts to flash The selector dial can be turned either clock wise or counterclockwise Turn to position to reset programme Switching the ma chine off At the end of the programme the selec tor dial must be turned to position to switch the mac...

Page 10: ...ay time at any moment before you press button 8 Selecting the delayed start 1 Select the programme and the required options 2 Select the delay start by pressing the but ton 6 3 Press button 8 the machine starts its hourly count down The programme will start after the se lected delay has expired Cancelling the delayed start after having pressed button 8 1 Set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressin...

Page 11: ...es out and it is possible to open the door If this pilot light remains lit this means that the machine is already heating or that the water level is too high In any case do not try to force the door If you cannot open the door but you need to open it you have to switch the machine off by turning the selector dial to O After a few mi nutes the door can be opened pay atten tion to the water level an...

Page 12: ...with ace tone1 lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain Lipstick moisten with acetone as above then treat stains with methylated spirits Treat any residual marks with bleach Red wine soak in water and detergent rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid then rinse Treat any residual marks with bleach Ink depending on the type of ink moisten the fabric first with acetone1 then with acetic ...

Page 13: ...rdness is soft readjust the quan tity of the detergent Washing programmes Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options Detergent Compartment Cottons Algodón Algodões 90 30 Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm Max load 8 kg Reduced load 4 kg1 White and coloured cotton normally soiled items SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HO...

Page 14: ...rie bras and underwear The maximum spin speed is automatically reduced SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD NIGHT CYCLE Rinses Aclarados Enxaguar Rinse Long spin Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm Max load 8 kg With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cot ton garments which have been washed by hand To in tensify the rinsing action select the option EXTRA RINSE The appliance will add some additional rins...

Page 15: ...ng is easier Furthermore the machine will per form additional rinses SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD PREWASH2 EXTRA RINSE Jeans Vaqueros 60 30 Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm Max load 4 kg With this programme it is possible to wash items like pants shirts or jackets in Jeans and also jersey realized with hi tech materials The EXTRA RINSE option will be activated automatically SPIN REDUCTION...

Page 16: ...er in the machine Do this separately from any laundry washing and according to the softening powder manufac turer s instructions This will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits After each wash Leave the door open for a while This helps to prevent mould and stagnant smells form ing inside the appliance Keeping the door open after a wash will also help to preserve the door seal Maintenance ...

Page 17: ...taining iron Important Do not clean the drum with acidic descaling agents scouring agents containing chlorine or iron or steel wool 1 Remove any rust deposits on the drum with a cleaning agent for stainless steel 2 Run a washing cycle without any washing to clean off any cleaning agent residues Programme Short Cotton Programme at maximum temperature and add approx 1 4 measuring cup of detergent Do...

Page 18: ...r has cooled down 3 Open the pump door levering on the groove with a coin or with the suitable tool that you can find in the bag con taining the instruction booklet depend ing on the model 1 2 4 Place a bowl with a small edge close to the pump to collect any spillage 5 Pull out the emergency emptying cap from the filter cover using pliers 6 When no more water comes out un screw the pump cover by t...

Page 19: ... use and depending on the programme selected 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 When refitting the pump cover ensure it is securely re tightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it Cleaning the water inlet filters If you notice that the machine is taking lo...

Page 20: ...ocket 2 Turn off the water tap 3 Unscrew the inlet hose 4 Place the end of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor open the emergency emptying cup of the filter and let water drain out 5 Refit the emergency emptying cap into the filter and screw the water inlet hose back 6 When you intend to start the machine up again make sure that the room temper ature is above 0 C Important Every time you ...

Page 21: ...n activated Deactivate this device The machine does not fill The water tap is closed Open the water tap The inlet hose is squashed or kinked Check the inlet hose connection The filter in the inlet hose or the inlet valve filter are blocked Clean the water inlet filters See Cleaning the water inlet filters for more details The door is not properly closed Close firmly the door The machine fills then...

Page 22: ... selected the correct tem perature Excessive laundry load Introduce into the drum less laundry The door will 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 has gone off There is water in the drum Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water The machine vibrates or is noisy The transit bolts and packing...

Page 23: ... number and purchase date of your machine the Service Centre will require this informa tion Mod Prod No Ser No M od Pr od N o Se r N o Technical data Dimensions Width Height Depth Depth Overall dimensions 60 cm 85 cm 60 cm 63 cm 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 Water supply...

Page 24: ... type of laundry on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature 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 refitted 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 fr...

Page 25: ...ck that the machine does not touch the wall or other kitchen units Level the washing ma chine by raising or lowering the feet The feet may be tight to adjust as they incorporate a self locking nut but the machine MUST be level and stable If necessary check the set ting with a spirit level Any necessary adjust ment can be made with a spanner Accurate levelling prevents vibration noise and dis place...

Page 26: ... 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 in the pipes Water drainage The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied wit...

Page 27: ... taken to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences 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 yo...

Page 28: ...can then be washed at a lower tempera ture Measure out detergent according to the water hardness the degree of soiling and the quantity of laundry being washed 28 electrolux ...

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