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User Manual

EWG 12440 W

Washing Machine

132971320 EN.qxd 07/06/2007 11.20 Pagina 1

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Page 1: ...User Manual EWG 12440 W Washing Machine ...

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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: ...Care and cleaning 24 Something not working 27 Techical data 31 Consumption values 32 Installation 33 Built in 39 Environment concerns 42 Guarantee conditions 43 Customer service centres 46 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: ...facturer 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 maintena...

Page 6: ...rom 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 machine is accessible Child safety This appliance is not intended for use by person including chi...

Page 7: ...Easy Iron Extra Delay Start Pause EWG 12440 W 1 2 3 4 5 Normal Eco Prewash Eco Prewash Normal Prewash Delicates Wool Hand Wash Silk Rinse Drain Spin Cottons Synthetics Special Lingerie EN008 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 allows total use of detergent and re...

Page 8: ...ay button Display Start Pause button Door locked light Time manger buttons 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 3 4 5 8 7 2 6 10 9 Normal Eco Prewash Eco Prewash Normal Prewash Delicates Wool Hand Wash Silk Rinse Drain Spin Cottons Synthetics Special Lingerie Time Manager 95º 60º 50º 40º 30º 1200 900 700 Temp Spin Easy Iron Extra Delay Start Pause EWG 12440 W ...

Page 9: ...ic signal is deactivated except for the events of operating problems By pressing these 2 buttons again the the acoustic signal is reactivated Child safety lock This device permits you to leave the appliance unsupervised without having the worry that children might be injured by or cause damage to the appliance This function remains able also when the washing machine is not working There are two di...

Page 10: ...ctor dial is divided into following sections C0065 C0064 Cottons Normal Eco Prewash and Eco Prewash Synthetics Normal and Prewash Special Delicates Wool Handwash Lingerie and Silk Rinses Drain and Spin The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise Position O to Reset programme Switching OFF of the machine At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position ...

Page 11: ...peatedly to change the spin speed if you want your laundry to be spun at a speed different from the one proposed by the washing machine 95º 60º 50º 40º 30º Temp Maximum speeds are for all Cottons 1200 rpm for Synthetics Wool Handwash and Lingerie 900 rpm for delicate fabrics and Silk 700 rpm No spin option eliminates all the spin phases in some programmes increases also the number of rinses Rinse ...

Page 12: ...r on the display for about 3 seconds then the duration of the programme will appear again You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you press the Start Pause button 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 cance...

Page 13: ...m of the display After you have pressed the Start Pause button and the machine has started the Door locked pilot light is on and only the phase running icon stays on 2 05 2 05 2 05 When the programme has finished three flashing zero 0 00 Delay 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 ...

Page 14: ...n 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 is running depress the Start Pause button the green pilot light starts to flash To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted press the Start Pause button again If you have chosen a delayed start the machine ...

Page 15: ...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 Start the new programme by depressing the Start Pause button again The washing water in the tub will not emptied out Interrupting a programme Depress the Start Pause button to interrupt a programme which is running the correspond...

Page 16: ...ion to the water level and temperature At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically Three flashing 0 00 will appear on the display the buzzer sounds for few minutes the Start Pause light and the Door locked pilot light go off the door can be opened If the Rinse Hold option have been selected the Start Pause light goes off a flashing 0 00 will appear on the display Door locked pilot ...

Page 17: ...s are indicated in the programme charts General rules Cotton linen drum full but not too tightly packed Synthetics drum no more than half full Delicate fabrics and woollens 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 95 90 for normally so...

Page 18: ...efore starting the wash programme If using concentrated powder or liquid detergents a programme without prewash must be selected 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 stains soak overnight in water with a special detergent then rub in the soap and wat...

Page 19: ...wer Quantity of detergent to be used The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric load size degree of soiling and hardness of the water used Water hardness is classified in so 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 instru...

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: ...x spin Synthetics Normal 60 30 Synthetic or mixed fabrics normally soiled Spin Red No Spin Rinse Hold Easy Iron Extra Rinse Time Manager Main wash from 60 C to 30 3 rinses Short spin at 900 rpm Synthetics Prewash 60 30 Synthetic or mixed fabrics heavily soiled Spin Red No Spin Night Cycle Rinse Hold Easy Iron Extra Rinse Time Manager Prewash at 30 C Main wash from 60 C to 30 3 rinses Short spin at...

Page 22: ...spun No Spin Rinse Hold Main wash at 30 C 2 rinses Short spin at 700 rpm Handwash 40 30 Special programme for hand washing fabrics Spin Red No Spin Rinse Hold Main wash from 40 to 30 3 rinses Short spin at 900 rpm Wool 40 30 Specially programme for wool garments bearing the Pure new wool non shrink machine washable label Spin Red No Spin Rinse Hold Main wash from 40 to 30 3 rinses Short spin at 90...

Page 23: ... 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 and to switch off the machine turn the selector dial to O Now can a new programme be selected programme information electrolux 23 Silk Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed synthetics items Washing temperature is 30 C The maximum spin speed is aut...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...on the floor The water should drain by gravity into the bowl When the bowl is full hook the hose back up and empty the bowl Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out P0037 P0038 Unscrew and remove the filter Clean carefully under a fast running tap Warning When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the filter Never remove the filter duri...

Page 26: ...ou 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 remains unused at next washing E...

Page 27: ...serted in the power socket There is no power at the socket The main fuse or the fuse in the plug has blown The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the Start Pause button has not been depressed The Delay has been selected The Child safety lock has been activated Close firmly the door Insert the plug into the power socket Please check your domestic electrical installation Replace the fuse ...

Page 28: ... spin programme to empty out the water No water is visible in the drum Machines based on modern technology operate very economically using very little water without affecting performance There is water on the floor Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent creates too much foam has been used Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings It is not always easy to see this as...

Page 29: ...s have not been treated prior to washing The correct temperature was not selected Excessive laundry load Increase the detergent quantity or use another one Use commercial products to treat the stubborn stains Check if you have selected the correct temperature Introduce into the drum less laundry The machine makes an unusual noise The machine is fitted with a type of motor which makes an unusual no...

Page 30: ...tronic unbalance detection device has cut 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 manual...

Page 31: ...inimum 0 05 MPa 0 8 MPa Maximum Cotton Synthetics Delicates Wool Handwash Silk Lingerie Maximum Load 5 kg 2 5 kg 2 5 kg 1 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 ...

Page 32: ...ease refer to the display on the control panel Handwash 40 0 4 53 Silk 30 0 4 53 Wool 40 0 2 50 Lingerie 40 0 40 53 0 07 42 Spin Drain Rinses The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature It refers to the highest temperature for each wash progr...

Page 33: ...ack making sure that the hoses are not squashed 2 Remove the polystyrene base and take off the bottom panel by unscrewing the central screw 3 Carefully slide out the right polythene bag P0457 P0255 4 Repeat the operation for the left and central polythene bags 5 Re fit the bottom panel using the 4 screws supplied with the door hinges in the plastic bag and the previously removed screw 6 Set the ma...

Page 34: ...0 P0256 Any necessary adjustment can be made with a spanner 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 Do not use the hose from your previous machine to connect to the water supply 1 Connect the hose to a tap with a 3 4 thread...

Page 35: ...to your home s drainage system using one of the following methods 1 Into a drainage standpipe Firstly form a hook in the end of the drain hose using the U piece supplied U piece supplied P1199 Place the drain hose into your standpipe which should have an internal diameter of approximately 38mm thus ensuring there is an air break between the drain hose and standpipe When discharging into a standpip...

Page 36: ...umbly 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 Warning The machine should NOT be placed on deep pile carpeting Note Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown In the interest of the envi...

Page 37: ...RIVER FOUL DRAIN FOUL SEWERS SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS RIVER P0987 TREATED DISCHARGE Important Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door The appliance is supplied with a 13amp plug fitted In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied a 13amp ASTA approved BS1363 A fuse must be used Should the plug need to be replaced...

Page 38: ... of safely Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced this MUST be carried out by our Service Force Centre The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the appliance Permanent connection In the case of permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply mains with a minimum gap of 3mm betw...

Page 39: ... 416 mm 35 Ø 12 5 14 depth 16 22 B C 22 1 5 595 598 416 P0422S C 4 1 2 3 6 1 2 3 P0982 7 B 5 Building in This appliance has been designed to be built into the kitchen furniture The recess should have the dimen sions 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 This will...

Page 40: ...gnet 6 steel disk rubber ring into the inner side of the door Its position must correspond to the magnet 4 on the appliance see picture D P0984 6 4 D 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 Recommendations regarding the construction and fitting of ...

Page 41: ...view 95 mm 490 mm G With the appliance installed adjust all four feet ensuring the machine is stable and a clearance of approximately 5 mm is left between the top of the machine and the underside of the worktop A final check for stability should be car ried out with the machine on spin with a load this will identify the need for any further fine adjustment to the feet A strip of beading approximat...

Page 42: ...vent 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 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 en...

Page 43: ...incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly in stalled or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus tho se which are subject to rental agree ments Products of Electrolux manufacturer that are not marketed by Electrolux Service and Spare Parts In the event of your appliance requiring service or if you wish ...

Page 44: ... these countries to another of the countries listed below the appliance guarantee will move with you subject to the following qualifications The appliance guarantee starts from the date you first purchased the appliance which will be evidenced by production of a valid purchase document issued by the seller of the appliance The appliance guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for l...

Page 45: ... 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 Herzig...

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Page 48: ...ANC number 132 971 320 00 242007 ...

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