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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 EWG 12740 W

Page 1: ...User Manual EWG 12740 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: ...Care and cleaning 25 Something not working 28 Techical data 32 Consumption values 33 Installation 34 Built in 38 Environment concerns 41 Guarantee conditions 42 Customer service centres 43 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: ...facturer 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 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 clean and maintena...

Page 6: ...volatile cleaning fluids are used care should be taken to ensure that 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 machi...

Page 7: ...djustable feet 5 4 3 2 1 Prewash Wash Fabric Softener 1 2 3 4 5 EWG12740W EN008 Detergent dispenser drawer Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water energy and detergent consumption The Jet system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy ...

Page 8: ...nel Control panel Programme selector dial Temperature button Spin reduction button Easy Iron button Extra Rinse button Delay button Display Start Pause button Time manger buttons 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 3 4 5 8 7 2 6 9 EWG12740W ...

Page 9: ...s By pressing these 2 buttons again the the acoustic signal is reactivated Child safety lock This device permits you to leave the appliance unsupervised without having the 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 the Start Pause it ...

Page 10: ...me you have chosen You can change these values by operating the corresponding buttons The Display shows the following information about the selected programme proposed C0065 C0064 temperature spin speed phase icons making up the programme soil degree duration The green Start Pause light starts to flash The selector dial is divided into following sections Cottons Normal Eco Prewash and Eco Prewash ...

Page 11: ...by the washing machine Maximum temperatures are 90 C for Cottons 60 C for Synthetics 40 C for Delicates Wool fabrics to be handwashed and Lingerie programmes and 30 C for Silk while corresponds to cold wash During the washing cycle the thermometer is animated Select the spin speed No spin Rinse Hold or Night Cycle option Press the Spin button repeatedly to change the spin speed if you want your la...

Page 12: ...use light is off and the door is locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out To empty out the water please read the previous option steps Select the Easy Iron option Selecting this button the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing In this way ironing is easier Furthermore the machine will perform some additional rinses for cotton and synthetics This function can be used ...

Page 13: ...its hourly countdown The programme will start after the selected delay has expired Cancelling the delayed start Depress Start Pause button Depress Delay button the symbol 0 is displayed Depress Start Pause button again The Delay cannot be selected with Drain programme Display The display shows the following information Duration of the selected programme After selecting a programme the duration is ...

Page 14: ...ases by one unit every hour and then when 1 hour remains the time decreases every minute 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 about 2 seconds and the integrated red Start Pause light start flashing Alarm codes In the event of operating problems some alarm codes can be di...

Page 15: ...splayed for about 2 seconds Three acoustic signals sound Select the Time Manager option This function allows you to modify the washing time automatically proposed by the washing machine By pressing the Time manager buttons and repeatedly the duration of the washing cycle can be increased or decreased The Time manager option cannot be selected with Eco programmes The soil level icon visualized on t...

Page 16: ...t Turn the programme selector dial to O and then to the new programme position Start the new programme by depressing the Start Pause button again The washing water in the tub will not emptied out Interrupting a programme Depress the Start Pause button to interrupt a programme which is running the corresponding light starts to flash Depress the button again to restart the programme Cancelling a pro...

Page 17: ...on to the water level and temperature At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically Some acoustic signals sound for few minutes If the Rinse Hold or Night Cycle options have been selected the Start Pause light goes off a flashing 0 00 will appear on the display the Door locked icon is still visualized and the door remains locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out before o...

Page 18: ...are indicated in the programme charts General rules Cotton linen drum 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 90 95 for normally soil...

Page 19: ...detergent rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid then rinse Treat any residual marks with bleach Ink depending on the type of ink moisten the fabric first with acetone then 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 do not use acetone on ar...

Page 20: ...wer Quantity of detergent to be used The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric load size degree of soiling and hardness of the water used Water hardness is classified in 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 instru...

Page 21: ... C Max wash temperature 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 Tu...

Page 22: ... from 90 C to 40 C 3 rinses Long spin Synthetics Normal 60 Synthetic or mixed fabrics normally soiled Spin Red No Spin Night Cycle Rinse Hold Easy Iron Extra Rinse Time Manager Main wash from 60 C to cold 3 rinses Short spin Synthetics Prewash 60 Synthetic or mixed fabrics heavily soiled Spin Red No Spin Night Cycle Rinse Hold Easy Iron Extra Rinse Time Manager Prewash at 30 C Main wash from 60 C ...

Page 23: ...gentle washed and spun Spin Red No Spin Night Cycle Rinse Hold Main wash at 30 C 2 rinses Short spin at 700 rpm Handwash 40 Special programme for hand washing fabrics Spin Red No Spin Night Cycle Rinse Hold Main wash from 40 to cold 3 rinses Short spin at 1000 rpm Wool 40 Specially programme for wool garments bearing the Pure new wool non shrink machine washable label Spin Red No Spin Night Cycle ...

Page 24: ...st be turned to O You can choose the speed by means of the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun O Cancelling OFF To reset a programme and to switch off the machine turn the selector dial to O Now can a new programme be selected 24 electrolux programme information Silk Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed synthetics items Washing temperature is 30 C The maximum sp...

Page 25: ...de 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 the appliance with soap and water only and then dry thoroughly Cleaning the dispenser draw...

Page 26: ...the end of the hose over a bowl on the floor The water should drain by gravity into the bowl When the bowl is full hook the hose back up and empty the bowl Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out P0037 P0038 Unscrew and remove the filter Clean carefully under a fast running tap Warning When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the fil...

Page 27: ...and that of the inlet hose in a bowl Run the draining programme Drain Disconnect the appliance Screw the inlet hose and reposition the drain hose When you intend to start the machine up again make sure that the room temperature is above 0 C P1090 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...

Page 28: ...e 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 the Start Pause button has not been depressed The Delay has been selected Close firmly the door Insert the plug into the power socket Please check you...

Page 29: ...ed icon desappearing Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water No water is visible in the drum Machines based on modern technology operate very economically using very little water without affecting performance There is water on the floor Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent creates too much foam has been used Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings ...

Page 30: ...ory 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 Excessive laundry load Increase the detergent quantity or use another one Use commercial products to treat the stubborn stains Check if you have selected the correct temperature Introduce into the drum less laundry The machin...

Page 31: ... the machine does not spin The electronic unbalance detection 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 10 minutes the laundry is still not evenly distributed in the drum the machine will not spin In thi...

Page 32: ...inimum 0 05 MPa 0 8 MPa Maximum Cotton Synthetics Delicates Wool Handwash Silk Lingerie Maximum Load 5 kg 2 5 kg 2 5 kg 1 kg 1 kg Maximum Spin Speed 1200 rpm Electrical connection Voltage Overall power Fuse Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door ...

Page 33: ...er to the display on the control panel Handwash 40 0 4 50 Silk 30 0 4 50 Wool 40 0 2 47 Lingerie 40 0 4 50 0 08 37 Spin Drain Rinses 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 ...

Page 34: ...the machine gently on its back making sure that the hoses are not squashed 2 Remove the polystyrene base and take off the bottom panel by unscrewing the central screw 3 Carefully slide out the right polythene bag P0457 P0255 4 Repeat the operation for the left and central polythene bags 5 Re fit the bottom panel using the 4 screws supplied with the door hinges in the plastic bag and the previously...

Page 35: ...level and stable P1051 P0020 P0256 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 Water inlet Do not use the hose from your previous machine to connect to the water supply 1 Connect the hose...

Page 36: ... tank Water drainage The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the machine In this case make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine is emptying This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall In a sink drain pipe branch This branch must be above the tra...

Page 37: ...so taking into account any other appliances in use Connect the machine to an earthed socket The manufacturer declines any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced this should be carried out by our Service Centre Please ensure that when the appliance is installed the power supply cable ...

Page 38: ...icture AB P0965 820 min 570 min 600 596 416 176 5 818 541 195 490 160 120 90 8 515 165 A 600 Preparation and assembly of the door The machine is originally pre arranged for the assembly of a door opening from right to left 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 ...

Page 39: ...en the screw 3 Fig B adjust the door and tighten the screw again d Counter magnet 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 magnet 4 on the appliance see pic ture D If the door has to be opened...

Page 40: ...n additional door magnet part number 1242394 00 3 and disc part number 1242393 00 5 are available from spare parts 600 605 5 X 25 X 605 Hardwood strip 5 mm x 25 mm H 490 If it is not possible to use one solid piece due to the additional height required ensure that any additional strips of timber are glued and screwed to the underside of the base see Fig F Drill four fixing holes see Fig G Position...

Page 41: ...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 city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Ecological hints To save water energy and to help protect the en...

Page 42: ...e document issued by seller of the appliance The appliance guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in your country of residence for this particular model or range of appliances The appliance guarantee is personal to the original purchaser of the appliance and cannot be transferred to another user The appliance is installed and used in accordance with ...

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