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Welcome to the world of Electrolux

Thank you for choosing a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will
provide you with lots of pleasure in the 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!

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Summary of Contents for EWX 12550 W

Page 1: ...User Manual EWX 12550 W Washer dryer ...

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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: ...ce General information and tips Environmental information Contents Safety information 5 Product description 8 Control panel 9 Use 12 Washing 12 Drying 17 Washing and drying hints 19 Washing programmes 23 Programme information 25 Drying time 26 Care and cleaning 27 What to do if 31 Techical data 35 Consumption values 36 Installation 37 Building in 43 Environment concerns 46 ...

Page 5: ...ommendations 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 washer dryer to wash and dry articles with whalebones material without hems or torn material Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use cleaning and maintenance Un...

Page 6: ... with the manufacturer of the item before washing in a domestic machine The users should always check that they have not left their gas lighters disposable or otherwise in their clothing Never tumble dry items that have had contact with chemicals such as dry cleaning fluid These are of a volatile nature and could cause an explosion Only tumble dry items which have been washed in water or require a...

Page 7: ...can be dangerous to children danger of suffocation Keep them out of children s reach Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children s reach Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum To prevent children or pets becoming trapped inside this the machine incorporates a special feature To activate this device rotate the button without pressing it inside the door clockwise until th...

Page 8: ...t is 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 Its new system allows total use of detergent and reduces water cons...

Page 9: ... 7 8 5 10 9 Symbols No spin Rinse hold Child Safety lock Drying sector 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 display These are presented by relevant numbers on the following pages ...

Page 10: ...ted every minute Delayed start The selected delay set by pressing the relevant button appears on the display 7 1 for a few seconds then the duration of the previously selected programme is displayed Alarm codes In the event of operating problems some alarm codes can be displayed for example E20 see chapter What to do if Incorrect option selection If an option which is not compatible with the set w...

Page 11: ...rvised during it s functioning Door locked light 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 blinking the door is opening light off the door can be opened 7 4 7 3 7 2 If your laundry is not removed within 10 minutes after the programme is finished the backlig...

Page 12: ...t the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions Remove the polystryrene block and any material from the drum Before the first wash run a cotton cycle at the highest temperature 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 Acoustic signals ...

Page 13: ...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 When these buttons are pressed the corresponding pilot lights illuminate When they are pressed again the pilot lights ...

Page 14: ...or synthetics you have to dry For Cottons you can select a drying time from 10 minutes to 250 minutes 4 10 For Synthetics you can select a drying time from 10 minutes to 130 minutes 2 10 Every time you press this button the drying time increases by 5 mins Select the Delay Start by pressing button 6 Before you start the programme if you wish to delay the start press button 6 repeatedly to select th...

Page 15: ...on by pressing buttons 10 This function allows you to modify the washing time automatically proposed by the washer dryer 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 Attention This option cannot ...

Page 16: ... 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 machine stops automatically the pilot light of ...

Page 17: ...welling sheets shirts and so on or eventual laundry rolling up during spinning phase may cause a not uniform dryness So in the exceptional case that at the end of the cycle the laundry remains slightly wet we suggest you to stretch the items rolled up out to redistribute evenly the laundry in the drum and to select an additional drying cycle of 20 30 minutes 5 At the end of the programme the buzze...

Page 18: ...do not select a spin speed lower than that proposed by the appli ance 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 The lowest values you can select are the following 900 r p m for cottons and 700 r p m for synthetics 5 Select the drying time by pressing buttons 5 After a few seconds the display shows the entire...

Page 19: ...when drying is completed use either a fabric softener when you are washing the laundry or a fabric conditioner specifically for tumble dryers Particularly delicate items such as syn thetic curtains woollen and silk gar ments with metal inserts nylon stock ings bulky garments such as anoraks bedcovers quilts sleeping bags and duvets must not be machine dried Garments padded with foam rubber or mate...

Page 20: ... the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain treat several times Dried grease stains moisten with turpentine lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth Rust oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold Be careful with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will already have been damaged and the fab...

Page 21: ...y The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme If using concentrated powder or liquid detergents a programme without prewash must be selected Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer compartment marked just before starting the programme Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into ...

Page 22: ... for tumble dryers Garments padded with foam rubber or materials similar to foam rubber must not be machine dried they represent a fire hazard Also fabrics containing residues of setting lotions or hair sprays nail solvents or similar solutions must not be machine dried in order to avoid the formation of harmful vapours Gargment s labels For drying follow the indications given on the manufacturer ...

Page 23: ...R Main wash Rinses Short spin Max load kg 3 Red load 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 cleaning results Cottons Prewash 90 30 White and coloured cotton heavily soiled items SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN RINSE HOLD EXTRA RINSE...

Page 24: ...chine washable label SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN RINSE HOLD Main wash Rinses Short spin Max load kg 2 Programme Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of programme Handwash 40 30 Special programme for hand washing fabrics SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN RINSE HOLD Main wash Rinses Short spin Max load kg 2 Washing programmes Silk 30 Silk items to be gently washed and spun NO SPIN RINSE HOLD Main wash Ri...

Page 25: ...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 Eco This programme can be selected for slightly or normally soiled cotton items The temperature will decrease and the washing time will be extended This allows you to obtain a good washing efficiency whilst sa...

Page 26: ...ying each of them Degree of drying Type of fabric Max load Spin Speed Suggested drying time in mins Suitable for items to put away with out ironing Suitable for ironing Cotton and linen bathrobes bath towels etc 3 kg 1200 110 120 1 5 kg 1200 75 85 Synthetics and mixed fabrics 2 kg 900 900 100 110 1 kg 60 70 Cotton and linen sheets tablecloths shirts etc 4 kg 1200 170 190 3 kg 1 5 kg 1200 90 100 4 ...

Page 27: ...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 Clean the exterior cabinet of th...

Page 28: ...emove any rust deposits on the drum with a cleaning agent for stainless steel 2 Run a washing cycle short cotton programme at the highest temperature with approx 1 4 measuring cup of detergent without any laundry to clean off any cleaning agent residues 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 b...

Page 29: ... Refit the cap 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 retightened...

Page 30: ...and reposition the emergency emptying hose after having put the cap on again When you intend 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 o...

Page 31: ...dryer 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 the plug into the power sock...

Page 32: ...e if it is damp The drain or inlet 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 Refit the cap on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat Unsatisfactory washing results Too little detergent or unsuitable de...

Page 33: ...n 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 Redistribute the laundry Add more ite...

Page 34: ...rum The drying time has not been selected The water tap is not turned on E10 The drain filter is clogged E20 The machine is overloaded The selected drying time was not suitable for the laundry Select the drying time Open the water tap Clean the drain filter Reduce the laundry load Select the suitable drying time for the laundry The machine does not dry or does not dry properly The drying time has ...

Page 35: ...Mod Prod No Ser No Mo d Pr od No Se r No P0042 BD Technical data Dimensions Width 60 cm 82 cm 54 cm Height Depth Water supply pressure Minimum 0 05 MPa 0 8 MPa Maximum Cotton Maximum Load 6 kg Cotton Cotton Big capacity Synthetics Maximum Dry Load 3 kg 4 kg 2 kg Electrical connection Voltage Overall power Fuse Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge ...

Page 36: ...lay on the control panel Delicates 40 0 55 56 Wool 40 0 45 58 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 programme The programme Cottons Economy at 60 C with 6 kg of laundry is the reference...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...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 39: ...ap off 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...

Page 40: ... diameter of 18 mm Min 60 cm 23 6 Max 90 cm 35 4 3 pin HEC0012 30 cm 12 38 mm standpipe diameter HEC0013 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 41: ...laced on deep pile carpeting P1198 Loop 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 environment washer dryers should be connected to the FOUL drainage system the water will then be taken to a sewage works for treatment before being discharged safely into a river It is essential that these applia...

Page 42: ...s 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 blue must be con nected to the terminal N or coloured black The wire coloured brown must be...

Page 43: ...trapped Preparation and assembly of the door The machine is originally pre arranged for the assembly of a door opening from right to left P0965 820 min 570 min 600 596 416 176 5 818 541 195 490 160 120 90 8 515 165 A 600 In this case it is sufficient to screw in the hinges 1 and the counter magnet 6 provided with the appliance at the right level Fig B a Door The dimensions of the door should be wi...

Page 44: ... the inner side of the door Its position must correspond to the magnet 4 on the appliance see pic ture 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 counter mag net 6 and the hinges 1 as previously described Recommendations regarding the construction and fitting of a base when the installation re...

Page 45: ...5 mm is left between the top of the machine and the underside of the worktop 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 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 approximately 605 mm W x 5 mm H x 25 ...

Page 46: ...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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