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EWW 14912

WASHER-DRYER

USER MANUAL

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Page 1: ...EWW 14912 WASHER DRYER USER MANUAL 2 ...

Page 2: ...h it has been designed with you in mind So whenever you use it you can be safe in the knowledge that you ll get great results every time Welcome to Electrolux We recommend the use of original spare parts When contacting Service ensure that you have the following data available The information can be found on the rating plate Model PNC Serial Number Visit our website to Get usage advice brochures t...

Page 3: ... Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener and detergent Damage to the fabric or appliance can occur if you overfill 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 This appliance is not intended for use by perso...

Page 4: ... to allow air to circulate freely Always be sure that there is no water leakage from hoses and their connections after the installation Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician This appliance is designed for domestic use It must not be use...

Page 5: ...loose during drying When available a drying rack could be used for such itmes Foam rubber materials can when heated produce fire by spontaneous combustion If it is unavoidable that fabrics that contain vegetable or cooking oil or have been contaminated by hair care products be placed in washer dryer they should first be washed in hot water with extra detergent this will reduce but not eliminate th...

Page 6: ...Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children s reach 1 4 CHILD SAFETY To activate this device rotate the button WITHOUT pressing it inside the door clockwise until the groove is horizontal If necessary use a coin When you activate this device you cannot close the door This prevents children or pets to be locked in the drum To disabl...

Page 7: ... Front 8 Mains Cable 9 Water Inlet Hose 10 Water Drain Hose 11 Hose Support 12 Level Adjustment Feet Back Transit Bolts To remove the transit bolts To adjust levelling legs To connect the drain hose on the edge of a sink Plastic caps To close the holes on the rear side of the cabinet after the removal of the transit bolts ACCESSORIES Plastic hose guide Spanner 14 13 1 2 4 5 6 3 12 8 7 9 10 11 15 ...

Page 8: ...ess the program icon to select the wash or dry program The relevant light will light up See page 12 3 3 Favourite Touchpad Program settings that are frequently used can be saved e g Cottons 60 C 1200 rpm with Prewash and Rinse Plus To program re program Favourite with your own selections and save them proceed as follows To recall the favourite wash program press Favourite button You will get ackno...

Page 9: ...ilent By selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out and the drum turns regularly to prevent the laundry creases The door stays locked with the water in the drum To continue the cycle you must press Start Pause The door is still locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out Rinse Hold You can cancel the delay time at any moment by pressing Delay Start touchpad repe...

Page 10: ... minutes of the drying cycle the appliance performs the anti creases The display will show Cupboard dry Iron dry A Rinse hold icon B Spin speed C Wash temperature D Cold water icon E Door lock icon F Maximum load capacity of selected program G Load weight H I Extra silent icon J Text bar K Time manager icon L Washing cycle time Delay start time M Delay start icon Rinse plus icon N Child lock icon ...

Page 11: ...n When you set this function put the detergent into the compartment Refer page 18 19 This function increases the program duration Select this option to add approxi mately 45 minutes of tumbling in vapour during the wash cycle Vapour helps open fabric fibers up to allow laundry additives to release tough stains The indicator of this option comes on Vapour may not necessarily be visible inside the d...

Page 12: ...items Light soil and items to freshen up max load 1 5 Kg Wash Rinses Short spin Drying program for cotton items max load 6 Kg Dry Refresh Vapour program for White and coloured cotton This cycle removes odours and helps to dewrinkle the laundry max load 1 5 Kg 1 2 2 2 Spin Reduction 1200 to 400 rpm No Spin Rinse Hold Extra Silent Cupboard Dry Spin Reduction 1200 to 400 rpm No Spin Rinse Hold Extra ...

Page 13: ... LOWER than that proposed by the appliance to avoid a too long drying time so saving energy In any case the reduction of the spin speed is only possible after selecting drying Refresh Mixed Vapour program for synthetic or mixed fabric items This cycle removes odours and helps to dewrinkle the laundry max load 1 5 Kg Spin Reduction 1000 to 400 rpm No Spin Rinse Hold Extra Silent 2 1 Wash Rinses Sho...

Page 14: ... etc 3 17 Manual Dry Time Option Guides 6 5 2 1400 1400 1400 240 250 140 160 85 95 Synthetic or mixed fabric items jumpers blouses underwear household linen etc Wool and hand washable wool 3 1 1200 1200 135 145 40 50 1 1200 110 130 The drying time can vary according to the final spin speed the required degree of drying Extra Dry or Cupboard Dry or Iron Dry the type of laundry the size of load Afte...

Page 15: ...ivates the drain system 1 2 3 Select a Cottons cycle at 90 C without any laundry in the machine to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub Pour 1 2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser drawer and start the machine The text bar also gives the indication about the detergent quantity when the door is closed after the laundry load You can set the indication as ml to have more preci...

Page 16: ...ght up Once you selected a program the program selected will stay at that position for the whole of the cycle The display shows the level of the Time Manager the program duration and the indicators of the phases of the program 1 3 5 4 5 When these touchpads are pressed the corresponding pilot lights come on When they are pressed again the pilot lights go out 5 1 Four Steps Start Up Guide Connect t...

Page 17: ...ne has Load Sensing Device which shows how much load you put in the machine and maximum load recommended for selected wash program The display will show Loading completed when max limit is reached for selected program On the display the weight of the laundry updates by 0 5 kg steps The weight is a general indication that changes with the type of the laundry Maximum load capacity of selected progra...

Page 18: ...N WASH This compartment is used for detergent on all programs Detergent flap Flap for powder or liquid detergent Powder or liquid detergent 3 1 POSITION USING POWDER DETE RGENT Position down for liquid detergent Position up for powder detergent factory setting 2 Position down for liquid detergent Position up for powder detergent factory setting Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid detergents Do n...

Page 19: ...displayed on the screen After approx 15 minutes from the start of a program To pause press Start Pause The indicator will start flashing Press the Start Pause again The program will continue Changing a running program is possible only by switching off the appliance Press the On Off button to cancel the program and to turn off the appliance 5 2 Interruption Of A Program 5 3 Changing A Program It is...

Page 20: ...m The drum turns regularly to prevent the creases in the laundry You must drain the water to open the door The door lock indicator is on The door stays locked To drain the water Press the touchpad Start Pause The appliance will drain the water and spin If necessary decrease the spin speed Set the Spin program 4 Press the On Off button to deactivate the appliance 5 5 5 Opening The Door 5 7 The appl...

Page 21: ...ess the On Off button to turn on the machine Put the detergent and the additives in the appropriate compartment Select a wash program Drying Option Press to start the program Press until the display shows one of the dryness level indicator See section 3 16 The time value on the display is the duration of the washing drying cycles calculated on a default load size Load the laundry one item at a tim...

Page 22: ...cked indicator Press to start the program Press the On Off button to turn on the machine Select a drying program The display shows the default drying level Press until the display shows the desired dryness level See section 3 16 Press to start the program The display shows the door locked indicator Load the laundry one item at a time Automatic Dryness Levels Dry Time DAILY USE DRYING 7 Press repea...

Page 23: ...washing Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste Treat curtains with special care Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or a net Make sure that no metal objects are left in the laundry e g hair clips safety pins pins 8 3 Before Loading The Laundry Recommended loads are indicated in the program charts General rules Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use ...

Page 24: ...en with acetic acid treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly Tar stains first treat with stain remover methylated spirits or benzine then rub with detergent paste 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...

Page 25: ...ling and hardness of the water used Do not spray stain pre treatment products e g Preen on or near the machine as it can attack plastic materials reducing its life 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 Water hardness is classified in so ...

Page 26: ...re 95 C Hot iron max 200 C 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 Warm iron max 150 C Lukewarm iron max 110 C DO NOT iron Max wash temperature 60 C Max wash temperature 40 C Max wash temperature 30 C DO NOT wash at all Ironing Dry cleaning Drying Flat Tumble dry DO NOT tumble dry H...

Page 27: ...additive dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly Remove the drawer by pressing the catch downwards and by pulling it out Flush it out under a tap to remove any traces of accumulated powder 10 5 Cleaning The Dispenser Drawer Leave the door open for a while This helps to prevent mould and stagnant smells forming inside the appliance Keeping the door open after a wash will also help to preserve ...

Page 28: ...r Recess 10 7 Cleaning The Pump The appliance does not drain the water The drum cannot turn The appliance makes an unusual noise because of the blockage of the drain pump The display shows an alarm code because of the problem with water drain Regularly examine the drain pump and make sure that it is clean Clean the pump if 1 Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket 2 Do not remove the filte...

Page 29: ...s of the drain pump to collect the water that flows out 4 Press the two levers and pull forward the drainage duct to let the water flow out 5 When the container is full of water put the drainage duct back again and empty the container Do steps 4 and 5 again and again until no more water flows out from the drain pump ...

Page 30: ...nage duct and turn the filter to remove it 7 Remove fluff and objects from the pump if there are any 8 Make sure that the impeller of the pump can turn If this does not occur contact the service centre 9 Clean the filter under the water tap 1 2 ...

Page 31: ...s traces of lime deposit the water inlet filter may become clogged It is therefore a good idea to clean it from time to time 10 8 Cleaning The Water Inlet Filter To clean the water inlet filters 1 Close the water tap 2 Remove the water inlet hose from the water tap 3 Clean the filter in the inlet hose with a stiff brush 4 Remove the inlet hose behind the appliance 5 Clean the filter in the valve w...

Page 32: ...ff the water tap 1 2 Unscrew the inlet hose 3 Put a bowl below the recess of the drain pump to collect the water that flows out 4 Pull forward the drainage duct and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out 5 Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the drainage duct When you intend to start the machine up again make sure that the room temperature is abo...

Page 33: ...rror code Close the door firmly The water tap is closed Error code Open the water tap Close the door firmly Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer Before contacting your local Service Centre please carry out the checks listed below During machine operation it is possible that the red Start Pause pilot light fl...

Page 34: ...moved Detergent over dose Machine unbalance Check the correct installation of the appliance The support feet have not been adjusted Check the correct levelling of the appliance The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum Pause the machine and redistribute laundry manually There is very little laundry in the drum Load more laundry Unstable floors eg wooden floors Refer to relevant paragraph i...

Page 35: ...er 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 program Machine not installed properly Make sure the levelling of the appliance is correct Refer to Installation Transit bolts or packaging not removed The load may be too small Make sure that the packaging and or the transit bolts are remo...

Page 36: ...sure Maximum Minimum 0 8 MPa 0 05 MPa 220 240 V 50 Hz 2200 W Minimum fuse protection 10 A Washing Washing Drying Option Drying Cottons Mixed Delicates Quick 18 Energy Saver Refresh Wool Refresh Mixed Hand Wash Bedding Rinse Spin Cottons Mixed Energy Saver Wool Hand Wash Rinse Spin 6 Kg 3 Kg 6 Kg 1 Kg 1 Kg 6 Kg 6 Kg Drying Cottons Drying Mixed 6 Kg 3 Kg 9 Kg 4 Kg 4 Kg 1 5 Kg 9 Kg 1 5 Kg 2 Kg 1 5 Kg...

Page 37: ...n Use gloves Remove the external film If necessary use a cutter Remove the polystyrene packaging materials Remove the plastic bag which cover the machine Open the door Remove the polystyrene piece from the door seal and all the items from the drum All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance CAUTION 1 2 Remove the cardboard top 3 4 5 ...

Page 38: ...y put down the appliance with the rear side on it Make sure not to damage the hoses Pull up the appliance in vertical position 9 10 11 Pull out the plastic spacers Remove the power supply cable and the drain and inlet hoses from the hose holders A on the rear of the appliance Remove the three bolts Use the key supplied with the appliance 1 2 A ...

Page 39: ...ide use the edge of a door frame cupboard or bench to check that the washer dryer is level When the washer dryer is levelled try to rock it from corner to corner If it does rock adjust the legs again until it is levelled and does not rock It is important that your washer dryer stands firm and level on the floor to ensure correct operation 13 2 Positioning 12 Put the plastic caps in the holes You c...

Page 40: ...tly into a drain pipe at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated i e the inside diameter of the drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain hose The drain hose must not be kinked Run it along the floor only the part near the drainage point must be raised The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three way...

Page 41: ...ion Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced this should be carried out by our Service Centre When the appliance is installed the power supply cable must be easily accessible If this appliance is supplied from a cord extension set or electrical portable outlet device the cord extension set or electrical portable device must be positioned so that it is not subject to splashing or...

Page 42: ...f 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 city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product 14 1 Packaging Materials 14 3 Ecolo...

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