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Washer-dryer

EWX 14550 W

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Page 1: ...user manual Washer dryer EWX 14550 W ...

Page 2: ...ng transport Never connect up a damaged appliance If parts are damaged contact your supplier If the appliance is delivered in the winter 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 th...

Page 3: ...aning fluids are used care should be taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before placing in the machine As some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed dried in large commercial ma chines because of their bulk please check 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 o...

Page 4: ...new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water energy and detergent consumption Its new washing system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Control panel 3 Door opening handle 4 Rating Plate 5 Drain pump 6 Adjustable feet 4 electrolux ...

Page 5: ... product manufacturer s recom mendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the MAX mark in the detergent dispenser drawer Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment before starting the wash pro gramme CONTROL PANEL Below is a picture of the control panel It shows the programme selector dial as well as the buttons pilot light and the display These are presen...

Page 6: ...people who are allergic to detergents and in areas where the water is very soft Drying Time If you wish to carry out a timed drying pro gramme press this button until the drying time you want appears on the display ac cording to the fabrics cottons 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 ...

Page 7: ...can be displayed for example E20 see paragraph What to do if Incorrect option selection If an option which is not compatible with the set wash programme is selected the message Err is displayed at the bottom of the display for a few seconds and the in tegrated red light of button 8 start flashing End of programme When the programme has finished three flashing zeros are displayed the pilot light 9 ...

Page 8: ...ing Time Child Safety Lock Delay Start Door locked light Time Manager buttons FIRST USE Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installa tion instructions Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum Before the first wash run a cotton cy cle at the highest temperature without any laundry in the machine to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tu...

Page 9: ...tart the machine 2 After pressing button 8 it will be impos sible to change any other programme or option To enable or disable this option press simul taneously for about 6 seconds buttons 5 and 6 until on the display the icon appears or disappears DAILY USE Load the laundry Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards Place the laundry in the drum one item at a time shaking them ou...

Page 10: ...gramme Press button 3 repeatedly to change the spin speed if you want your laundry to be spun at a different speed The relevant light illumi nates Select the available option by pressing buttons 3 4 and 5 Depending on the selected programme dif ferent functions can be combined before pressing the button 8 By selecting an option the relevant pilot light illuminates If an incorrect option is selecte...

Page 11: ...tly soiled items Quick For very slightly soiled items Super Quick 1 For items used or worn for a short time 1 We recommend you to reduce the load sizes see Washing programmes table Important The Time Manager cannot be selected with the Economy programmes The availability of these soil level icons change according to the type of fabric as shown in the following chart Fabric Soil Level Cottons 95 90...

Page 12: ...off Remove the laundry from the drum and care fully check that the drum is empty If you do not intend to carry out another wash close the water tap Leave the door open to pre vent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells Stand by once the programme has finished after a few minutes the energy saving system will be enabled The brightness of the display is reduced By pressing any button the ap p...

Page 13: ...ime therefore saving energy In any case the reduction of the spin speed is only possible after selecting dry ing The lowest values you can select are 900 r p m for cottons and synthetics and 700 r p m for delicate fabrics 4 Set the drying time by pressing button 5 The display shows the whole duration of the washing and the set drying cycle 5 Start the programme by pressing button 8 The time remain...

Page 14: ...ucture will already have been damaged and the fabric tends to hole Mould stains treat with bleach rinse well whites and fast coloureds only Grass soap lightly and treat with bleach whites and fast coloureds only Ball point pen and glue moisten 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 ...

Page 15: ...lky gar ments such as anoraks bed covers quilts sleeping bags and duvets must not be ma chine dried Avoid drying dark clothes with light col oured fluffy items such as towels as these can attract the fluff Remove the laundry when the appliance has finished drying To avoid a static charge when drying is completed use either a fabric softener when you are washing the laundry or a fabric conditioner ...

Page 16: ...RINSE TIME MANAGER COTTONS WITH PREWASH 90 Cold Prewash Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm Max load 6 kg Red load 3 kg 1 For white or coloured cottons with prewash phase heavily soiled items SPIN RINSE HOLD NO SPIN EXTRA RINSE TIME MANAGER 2 SYNTHETICS 60 Cold Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 900 rpm Max load 3 kg Red load 1 5 kg 1 Synthetic or mixed fabrics underwear coloured gar men...

Page 17: ... been washed by hand The machine performs 3 rinses followed by a final long spin The spin speed can be reduced by pressing the relevant button SPIN RINSE HOLD NO SPIN EXTRA RINSE SILK 30 Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 700 rpm Max load 1 kg Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed synthetic items RINSE HOLD NO SPIN HANDWASH 40 Cold Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 900 rpm Max ...

Page 18: ...ng materials Cotton and linen bathrobes bath towels etc 4 kg 3 kg 2 kg 1400 200 220 125 135 75 85 STORE DRY1 Suitable for items to put away without ironing Cotton and linen bathrobes bath towels etc 4 kg 3 kg 2 kg 1400 190 210 115 125 65 75 STORE DRY Suitable for items to put away without ironing Synthetics and mixed fabrics jumpers blouses underwear house hold linen 2 kg 1 kg 900 115 125 40 50 IR...

Page 19: ...mportant Do not use methylated spirits solvents or similar products to clean the cabinet Cleaning the dispenser drawer The detergent dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly The washing powder and 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 To ai...

Page 20: ... and or spin the machine makes an unusual noise dur ing draining due to objects such as safety pins coins etc blocking the pump Proceed as follows 1 Disconnect the appliance 2 If necessary wait until the water has cooled down A B 3 Place a container close to the pump to collect any spillage 4 Pull out the emergency emptying hose B place it in the container and remove its cap cover 5 When no more w...

Page 21: ...proceed as follows 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Unscrew the inlet hose 3 Place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out 4 Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying hose after having put the cap on again 5 When you intend to start the machine up again make sure that the room temper ature is a...

Page 22: ...Please check your domestic electrical installation The main fuse has blown Replace the fuse The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the button 8 has not been pressed Please turn the selector dial and press the button 8 again The delay start has been selected If the laundry are to be washed immediately cancel the delay start The Child Safety Lock has been activated Deactivate the Child Sa...

Page 23: ... load 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 goes off There is water in the drum Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water The machine vibrates is noisy The transit bolts and packing have not been removed Check the correct installation of the appliance The support feet have not...

Page 24: ...ell as increased stability of the machine No water is visible in the drum Machines based on modern technology operate very economically using very little water without affecting performance If you are unable to identify or solve the prob lem contact our service centre Before tele phoning make a note of the model serial number and purchase date of your machine the Service Centre will require this i...

Page 25: ...ith EEC 92 75 standards 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 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 t...

Page 26: ...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 displacement of the machine during op eration Caution Never place cardboard wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor Afte...

Page 27: ...e which protects against damage 4 5 3 5 caused by water leaks in the hose which could develop due to natural ageing of the hose This fault is shown by a red sector in the window A Should this occur turn the water tap off and refer to your Service Centre to replace the hose A Water drainage The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic ho...

Page 28: ...hen furniture The recess should have the dimensions shown in picture A A Preparation and assembly of the door The machine is originally prearranged for the assembly of a door opening from right to left In this case it is sufficient to screw inthe hing es 1 and the counter magnet 6 provided with the appliance at the right level Fig B B 1 2 3 7 6 5 4 a Door The dimensions of the door should be width...

Page 29: ...ctly it is necessary to loosen the screw 3 Fig B adjust the door and tighten the screw again d Counter magnet 6 The appliance is prearranged 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 magnet 4 on the appliance see picture D D ...

Page 30: ...te 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 ...

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