Electrolux EW 1290 W, Instruction Booklet

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Page 2: ...vice Centre The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning The warning triangle and or the key words Warning Caution emphasize information that is particularly important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use of the appliance Tips and infor...

Page 3: ...ons 6 Installation 7 Unpacking 7 Positioning 7 Water inlet 7 Water drainage 8 Electrical connection 8 Your new washer dryer 9 Description of the appliance 9 Door locked pilot light 9 Detergent dispenser drawer 9 Use 10 Control panel 10 Controls 10 14 Washing hints 15 Sorting the laundry 15 Temperatures 15 Before loading the laundry 15 Maximum loads 15 Laundry weights 15 Removing stains 15 Detergen...

Page 4: ...ch fluids have been used to remove stains prior to washing wait until they have completely evaporated from the fabric before placing garments in the appliance Place small items such as socks belts etc in a cloth bag or pillowcase to prevent them getting trapped between the drum and the tub If you use a liquid detergent with a dispenser which has to be placed directly in the drum remember to remove...

Page 5: ... The machine works more economically if it is fully loaded for both washing and drying cycles The machine will consume less energy if the laundry is adequately spun before being dried With adequate pre treatment stains and limited soiling can be removed the laundry can then be washed at a lower temperature Measure out detergent according to the water hardness the degree of soiling and the quantity...

Page 6: ...1200 rpm max POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE FREQUENCY 220 230 V 50 Hz TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 2200 W MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION 10 A WATER PRESSURE Minimum 0 05 MPa Maximum 0 8 MPa This appliance complies with the following EEC Directives 73 23 EEC of 19 02 73 relating to low voltage 89 336 EEC of 03 05 89 relating to electromagnetic compatibility Technical specifications ...

Page 7: ...ythene bag removing it towards the left and then upwards 6 Carry out the bottom cover placed into the drum of your appliance lay its hook as the arrow A indicates and push the top of the cover to seal it closed Important You can find more detailed instructions regarding the bottom cover assembling in its relative bag P1123 2 3 1 P0001 P1129 7 Set the machine upright and remove the remaining rear s...

Page 8: ...anch must be above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm above the ground Directly 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 P0022 P0021 P1088 The drain hose must not be kinked Run it along the floor only t...

Page 9: ...d and the programme phase which is running The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme care The drying programmes will give your wash that soft relaxed feel whatever the weather 3 compartment drawer for detergent and fabric softener The balance control device ensures the machine is stable during the spin 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Control pane...

Page 10: ...thing whose label indicates that they must be hand washed 4 TEMPERATURE button Press this button repeatedly to increase or decrease the temperature if you want your laundry to be washed at a temperature different from the one proposed by the machine The relevant light will light up Maximum temperatures are 95 C for cotton 60 C for synthetic fabrics 40 C for delicate fabrics wool and fabrics to be ...

Page 11: ... then spin the laundry at the maximum speed provided for the performed programme Select spin speed by means of button 5 and press the START PAUSE button Drain only Press the SKIP RESET button once so as tocause the DRAIN light to light up then press the START PAUSE button Important If you accidentally press the SKIP RESET button more than once the display will show three blinking dashes To cause t...

Page 12: ... the machine when you switch it on it may display a blinking zero and give an audible warning signal This is due to the fact that the machine has performed a washing cycle during 0 1 25 2 05 the manufacturer s inspection tests and this cycle has not been erased after its completion Delay start a time value indicated in hours and selected by means of the relevant button The delay time is displayed ...

Page 13: ...ou switch the machine on the blinking zero will reappear and the audible warning signals relevant to the end of the previous cycle will be given You can also press the SKIP RESET button to exclude one or several phases of the programme which is running as indicated below set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the START PAUSE button the relevant light will flash START PAUSE press the SKIP RESET butto...

Page 14: ...have already pressed the START PAUSE button and you wish to change or cancel the delay time proceed as follows set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the START PAUSE button press the DELAY button until the display shows the desired delay time or press the DELAY button once to erase the delay time The display will indicate 0h press the START PAUSE button again Important The door will be locke...

Page 15: ... most efficient use of water and energy For heavily soiled laundry reduce the load size Laundry weights The following weights are indicative bathrobe 1200 g napkin 100 g quilt cover 700 g sheet 500 g pillow case 200 g tablecloth 250 g towelling towel 200 g tea cloth 100 g night dress 200 g ladies briefs 100 g man s work shirt 600 g man s shirt 200 g man s pyjamas 500 g blouse 100 g men s underpant...

Page 16: ...radable detergents contain substances which in large quantities can upset the delicate balance of nature The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric delicates woollens cottons etc the colour washing temperature and degree of soiling All commonly available washing machine detergents may be used in this appliance powder detergents for all types of fabric powder detergents for delicate ...

Page 17: ...owing symbols refer to drying Machine drying is usually possible Normal drying normal temperature Gentle drying reduced temperature Do not machine dry Duration of the drying cycle The drying time can vary according to the final spin speed the required degree of drying extra dry store dry or iron dry the type of laundry the size of load The usual drying times for the timed programmes are indicated ...

Page 18: ...ng the execution of the cycle FABRICS SYNTHETICS DELICATES COTTONS WOOL HAND WASH 0 ON OFF Operating sequence Washing only Before washing your first load of laundry we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 95 C with the machine empty in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash compartment and start up the machine 1 Place...

Page 19: ...TART 6 Select the temperature Press the TEMPERATURE button if you wish to select a temperature value different from the one proposed by the machine or the COLD WASH The relevant light will light up 7 Select the spin speed or RINSE HOLD option Press the SPIN SPEED button repeatedly in order to select the desired spin speed or the RINSE HOLD option The relevant light will light up If you select the ...

Page 20: ... machine off by pressing the ON OFF button After approximately 3 minutes you can open the door Pay attention to the level and temperature of the water in the machine When you close the door and press the ON OFF button again the machine will resume the programme from the point where it had been interrupted 14 At the end of the programme At the end of the programme the machine stops automatically gi...

Page 21: ...e START PAUSE button to start the programme 5 At the end of the programme press SKIP RESET button to clear the memory and switch the machine off by depressing ON OFF button 6 Remove the laundry Autodrying 2 kg of synthetics You intend to wash and dry automatically 2 kg of synthetics which do not need ironing Do not use a dosing device ball when carrying out a washing drying programme 1 Load the la...

Page 22: ...hite cotton e g sheets tablecloths household linen Coloured cotton e g shirts blouses underwear towels house hold linen Synthetic fabrics and blends e g shirts blouses underwear Delicate fab rics e g acrylic fabrics viscose poly ester synthetic blends Wool Items to be hand washed 30 40 30 40 30 40 60 30 40 60 95 60 7 kg 7 kg 3 kg 3 kg 2 kg 2 kg Max load Programme temperature Available options 2 05...

Page 23: ...ax load 3 kg Spin speed 1200 Drying time mins 85 1 5 kg 1200 50 Synthetics and mixed fabrics jumpers blouses underwear household linen 2 kg 900 75 1 kg 900 40 Iron dry Suitable for ironing Cotton and linen sheets tablecloths shirts etc 3 kg 1200 65 1 5 kg 1200 45 Extra dry Ideal for towelling materials Cotton and linen bathrobes bath towels etc 3 kg 1200 95 1 5 kg 1200 60 ...

Page 24: ...ure 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 Tumble dry high temper...

Page 25: ...ng the top part of the additive compartments can be removed Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer recess clean it with an old toothbrush Refit the drawer after cleaning P0038 C0067 C0066 P1050 4 Drain pump The pump should be inspected if the machine does not empty and or spin the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins coins etc blocking the pump...

Page 26: ...d as follows Remove the plug from the socket Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap 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 Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying hose after having put the cap on again By doing this any water remaining in the machine is...

Page 27: ...gs It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose check to see if it is damp The drain hose is damaged The cap on the emergency emptying hose has not been replaced after cleaning the pump Unsatisfactory washing results Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing The correct temperature was not selected Excessi...

Page 28: ...tion 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 few minutes the laundry is still not evenly distributed in the drum the machine will spin at a lower speed If at the end of the programme the laundry is not...

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