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Rinses

Separate rinse
cycle

for cotton

hand washed items

Rinses
Long spin

Max. load kg 6

Drain

For emptying out the
last rinse water in
programmes with the
Rinse Hold option

Draining of water

EDUCTION

INSE

OLD

ASY

RON

*, E

XTRA

RINSE

For cancelling the wash programme which
is running and to switch the machine off

Wool

40° - Cold

Specially tested
programme for wool
garments bearing the
“Pure new wool, non-
shrink, machine
washable” label

EDUCTION

INSE

OLD

Main wash
Rinses
Short spin

Max. load kg 2

Programme/
Temperature

Type of laundry

Options

Description of

programme

Handwash

40° - Cold

Special programme
for hand washing
fabrics

EDUCTION

INSE

OLD

Main wash
Rinses
Short spin

Max. load kg 2

Washing programmes

Cottons
E
Prewash

90° - 40°

White and
coloured cotton
economy

, normally

soiled

EDUCTION

INSE

OLD

ASY

RON

*, E

XTRA

RINSE

Prewash/Main wash
Rinses
Long spin

Max. load kg 6

electrolux

washing programmes

Lingerie

40° - Cold

Special programme
for

extremely

delicate hand
washable items

EDUCTION

INSE

OLD

Main wash
Rinses
Short spin

Max. load kg 1

Silk

30° - Cold

Silk items

to be

gently washed and
spun

INSE

OLD

Main wash
Rinses
Short spin

Max. load kg 1

Cottons
Economy

90° - 40°

White and
coloured cotton
economy

, lightly

soiled

EDUCTION

INSE

OLD

ASY

RON

*, E

XTRA

RINSE

Main wash
Rinses
Long spin

Max. load kg 6

Maximum load with Easy Iron option: kg 1,5.

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Summary of Contents for EWG 12450 W

Page 1: ...User Manual EWG 12450 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: ...me information 21 Care and cleaning 22 What to do if 26 Technical data 30 Consumption values 30 Installation 31 Environment concerns 40 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: ...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 cleaning and maintenance Unde...

Page 6: ...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 machine is accessible Child safety This appliance is not intended for use b...

Page 7: ...s added at the beginning of the wash programme Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash Compartment for liquid additives fabric softener starch 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 total use of detergent and reduces water c...

Page 8: ...ilk Handwash Wool Cottons Economy Cold Rinse hold No spin Easy iron Extra rinse Delay Time manager Door locked Child safety Lock Wash or Prewash phase Temperature Soil level Delay Start button Display Start Pause button Door locked pilot light Time Manager buttons 10 9 8 7 6 Below is a picture of the control panel It shows the programme selector dial as well as the buttons pilot lights and the dis...

Page 9: ...splayed for example E20 see chapter What to do if 7 1 Incorrect option selection If an option which is not compatible with the set wash programme is selected the message Err is displayed for a few seconds and the integrated red light of button 8 starts blinking End of programme When the programme has finished three blinking zeros 0 00 are displayed the pilot light 9 and the pilot light of button 8...

Page 10: ...t 9 The pilot light 9 illuminates to indicate that the appliance starts operating and the door is locked This light indicates if the door can be opened light on the door cannot be opened light off the door can be opened If your laundry is not removed within 10 minutes after the programme is finished the backlight of the display switches off and the energy saving system will be enabled Only the but...

Page 11: ...y lock This function allows you to leave the appliance unsupervised and not to 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 different ways to set this option before pressing button 8 it will be impossible to start the machine after pressing button 8 it will be impossible to change any ...

Page 12: ...er programme when the machine is working the red light of button 8 will flash 3 times and the message Err will appear on the display to indicate a wrong selection The machine will not perform the new selected programme Programme Option buttons Depending on the programme different functions can be combined These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before pressing the button 8 ...

Page 13: ...d synthetics In the programmes for cotton the spin speed is automatically reduced This function can be used for cotton and synthetic fabrics Select the Extra Rinse option by pressing button 5 The machine performs some additional rinses This option is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents and in areas where the water is very soft Select the Delay Start by pressing button 6 Before yo...

Page 14: ...r option by pressing buttons 10 This function allows you to modify the washing time automatically proposed by the washing machine By pressing this button repeatedly the duration of the washing cycle can be increased or decreased A soil level icon will appear on the display to indicate the chosen degree of soiling We recommend you to reduce the load sizes see Washing programmes table Attention This...

Page 15: ... is too high In this case the door can not be opened 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 minutes the door can be opened pay attention to the water level and temperature After closing the door it is necessary to select the programme and options again and press button 8 At the end of the programme The ma...

Page 16: ...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 Removing stains Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent It is therefor...

Page 17: ...hen rinse thoroughly Tar stains first treat with stain 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 quantitie...

Page 18: ...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 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 19: ...shing programmes electrolux 19 Maximum load with Easy Iron option kg 1 5 If you select the Super Quick option by pressing Time Manager buttons 10 we recommend that you reduce the maximum load as indicated Red load reduced load Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced clea ning results Cottons Prewash 90 Cold White and coloured cotton heavily soiled items SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN RINSE ...

Page 20: ...ogramme for hand washing fabrics SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN RINSE HOLD Main wash Rinses Short spin Max load kg 2 Washing programmes Cottons Economy Prewash 90 40 White and coloured cotton economy normally soiled SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN RINSE HOLD EASY IRON EXTRA RINSE Prewash Main wash Rinses Long spin Max load kg 6 20 electrolux washing programmes Lingerie 40 Cold Special programme for extremely delic...

Page 21: ...FF To reset a programme and to switch off the machine turn the selector dial to O A new programme can now be selected Silk Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed synthetics items Washing temperature is maximum 30 C The maximum spin speed is automatically reduced Economy This programme can be selected for slightly or normally soiled cotton items The temperature will decrease and the...

Page 22: ... the door seal Maintenance Wash With the use of low temperature washes it is possible to get a build up of residues inside 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 ...

Page 23: ...ning agent for stainless steel 2 Run a washing cycle without any laundry to clean off any cleaning agent residues Programme COTTONS LINEN 90 or 95 C press button 10 to select Super Quick option add approx 1 4 measuring cup of detergent P0038 Door seal Check the door seal from time to time and remove any objects that could be trapped in the fold Cleaning the pump The pump should be inspected if the...

Page 24: ...ut the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat Screw the pump cover fully in Warning When the appliance is in 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 replacing the cover ensure it is securely retightene...

Page 25: ...ntend to start the machine up again make sure that the room temperature is above 0 C P1231 Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged proceed as follows 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 place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the emergency emptying hose into the bowl Remove its c...

Page 26: ...cause Solution 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 or the fuse in the plug has blown The selector dial is not correctly positioned and button 8 has not been pressed The delay start has been selected The Child Safety Lock has been activated Close the door firmly Insert...

Page 27: ...nlet 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 Replace it with a new one Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat Unsatisfactory washing results Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used Stubb...

Page 28: ... 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 The load is too small Redistrib...

Page 29: ...e r No P0042 BD The machine makes an unusual noise The machine is fitted with a type of motor which makes a different 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 econ...

Page 30: ...aundry on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature It refers to the highest temperature for each wash programme The programme Cottons Economy at 60 C with 6 kg of laundry is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label in compliance with EEC 92 75 standards Technical data Dimensions Width 60 cm 82 cm 54 cm Height Depth Water supply pressure Minimum 0 05 MPa 0 ...

Page 31: ...ack 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 the supplied 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 and refit the six sm...

Page 32: ...with a spirit level 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 After having BI0007 BI0013 levelled the machine tighten the lock nuts Water inlet An inlet hose is supplied and can been fo...

Page 33: ...ff and refer to your Service Centre to replace the hose A P0352 P0351 Note Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations requirements The appliance must be connected to a cold water supply A minimum water pressure of 0 05 MPa 0 5 bar is required for safe operation of the appliance If you cannot make the cold water connection direct from the rising mains you may be ...

Page 34: ...0 cm 23 6 Max 90 cm 35 4 BI0015 BI0014 30 cm 12 38 mm 11 2 standpipe diameter 34 electrolux installation If your drain hose looks like this see below you do not require the U piece Just push the hose firmly into the standpipe 2 Onto a sink outlet spigot If the outlet spigot has not been used before remove any blanking plug that may be in place Push the drain hose onto the spigot and secure with a ...

Page 35: ... machine should NOT be placed on deep pile carpeting Note Please ensure that when the appliance P1198 Loop is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown In the interest of the environment Washing machines should be connect ed to the FOUL drainage system the water will then be taken to a sewage works for treatment before being dis charged safely into a river It i...

Page 36: ...d BS1363 A fuse must be used Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason proceed as described below The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the follow ing code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow The wire coloured bl...

Page 37: ...chen 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 P0965 820 min 570 min 600 596 416 176 5 818 541 195 490 160 120 90 8 515 165 A 600 This will help to prevent the hoses from becoming kinked or trapped Preparation and assem...

Page 38: ...oor perfectly it is neces sary to loosen the screw 3 Fig B adjust the door and tighten the screw again d d C Co ou un nt te er r m ma ag gn ne et t 6 6 The appliance is pre arranged for a magnetic closure of the door To enable a correct operation of this device it is necessary to screw the counter magnet 6 steel disk rubber ring into the inner side of the door Its position must correspond to the m...

Page 39: ...e floor using four appropriate countersunk screws see Fig H With the appliance installed adjust all four feet ensuring the machine is sta ble and a clearance of approximately 5 600 605 5 X 25 X 605 Hardwood strip 5 mm x 25 mm H 490 600 605 mm 50 mm Front edge Top view 95 mm 490 mm G mm is left between the top of the machine and the underside of the worktop A final check for stability should be car...

Page 40: ...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 council your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Ecological hints To save water energy and to help protect the enviro...

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