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Programme progress display

After you have pressed the button 

7

 , the

display shows the running phase. On the
display you can see the symbol of the se-
lected type of fabric, the current phase, the
duration of the wash programme and the
end of cycle. When the machine performs
the washing phase the display shows also
some animated bubbles that simulate the
moving of the water.
See the below picture:

Delay

The selected delay time value (up to 20
hours max.) appears in the position 

2.5

 of

the display (when the appliance start op-
erating) close to the relevant icon 

 that it

is lighted-on. The delay time value decrea-
ses every minute.

Alarm codes

In the event of operating problems, some
alarm codes can be displayed, for example
«Cannot fill water. Please check that the
tap is open and then press 

 » (see the

chapter «What to do if...»).

End of programme

When the programme has finished the
messages «Door Unlocked» and «Finish-
ed» appear alternatively. The door 

 icon

remains on to inform that the wash cycle
has finished and the door can be opened.

Stand by mode

If your laundry is not removed during 10
minutes after the programme is finished,
the backlight of the display switches off
and the energy saving system will be en-
abled.
Only the pilot light of the button 

7

 still

blinks to indicate that you must switch
the appliance off.
Press any buttons will come out from the
energy saving status and you could set
another washing programme or switch
the appliance off.

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 

7

 .

Important!

 For the compatibility among the

washing programmes and options, refer to
«Washing programmes».

Select the temperature (button 3)

Press the button 

3

 repeatedly to in-

crease or decrease the temperature, if
you want your laundry to be washed at
a temperature different from the one
proposed by the appliance (position

2.1

 in the display).

Important!

 To see the maximum and

minimum temperatures allowed for each
washing programmes, refer to «Washing
programmes». 

 = Cold Wash.

Select the spin speed or No spin or Night
Cycle or Rinse Hold option (button 4)

Press the button 

4

 repeatedly to change the

spin speed, if you want your laundry to be
spun at a speed different from the one pro-
posed by the appliance.

Important!

 The maximum spin speed

provided for the selected washing
programme appears in the display ( 

2.2

 ).

By pressing the button 

4

 it is also possible to

select one of the following options:

 

No spin

 : option eliminates all the spin

phases and increases the number of rinses
in some programmes.

 

Rinse Hold

 : by selecting this option the

water of the last rinse is not emptied out to
prevent the fabrics from creasing. When the
programme has finished the display shows
the icon of the selected programme and the
message «Finished», while on the display

2.5

 and 

2.6

 ) the end cycle and the current

time appear. The buzzer sounds a short jingle
(if it’s activated), the pilot light of the button

7

 is off and the door is locked to indicate that

the water must be emptied out.

To empty out the water, please read the
paragraph «At the end of the pro-
gramme».

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Summary of Contents for EWS 12971 W

Page 1: ...user manual Washing Machine EWS 12971 W EWS 14971 W ...

Page 2: ...d 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 the door glass may get hot Do not touch ...

Page 3: ... empty and buttons and zips are fas tened Avoid washing frayed or torn arti cles and treat stains such as paint ink rust and grass before washing Under wired bras must NOT be machine washed Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should not be machine washed If volatile cleaning fluids are used care should be taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment b...

Page 4: ...e or for stain remover used during the stain action phase if availa ble The prewash and soak detergent is added at the beginning of the wash pro gramme The stain remover is added during the stain action phase Compartment for powder or liquid deter gent used for main wash If using liquid de tergent pour it just before starting the pro gramme Compartment for liquid additives fabric softener starch F...

Page 5: ...ager Pro grammes Cottons Synthetics Delicates Wool Handwash Silk Spin Drain Rinses Special Programmes 14 Minutes Blanket Save Energy Economy Favourite Programmes Temperature Option buttons OK Confirm button Start Pause Time Manager 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...

Page 6: ...ss the button 6 to have access in the menu Press the buttons 5 to scroll all the settings till Time appears and press button 6 to confirm your choice and then set the clock Customize your appliance This appliance is provided with a Settings menu that allows you to modify the factory settings as you want When you switch the appliance on by turn ing the programme selector dial 1 press the buttons 5 ...

Page 7: ...ly the factory settings again Press the button 6 to activate this function Press the button 6 to confirm your choice Return to main menu This setting function allows you to return to the options menu Locate the Back option by pressing the buttons 5 Press the button 6 to confirm your choice Acoustic signals The machine is provided with an acoustic device which sounds in the following cases by turni...

Page 8: ...n the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is working on the display will appear the following message Please turn programme selector in the last used position The machine will not perform the new selec ted programme Display The DISPLAY is used for setting a large number of functions and combine them with each other using only a few control elements 1 programme selector di...

Page 9: ... programme different functions can be combined These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before pressing the button 7 Important For the compatibility among the washing programmes and options refer to Washing programmes Select the temperature button 3 Press the button 3 repeatedly to in crease or decrease the temperature if you want your laundry to be washed at a temperature d...

Page 10: ...ctivate the options menu Using Up or Down but ton you can move through all the available options The display will show using all the visible area the selected option in highlighted mode The corresponding icon will appear on the right side of the display and just below it a short message describes the status of the option Off or On See the below exam ple Press the button 6 to activate and confirm y...

Page 11: ...an be saved e g cotton 60 C 1200 rpm with Prewash and Extra Rinse There are 2 memory spaces available for this purpose in the last 2 positions of the programme selector dial 1 The saved pro gramme can be selected in the same way as any other wash programme by means of the selector dial Saving favourite programme select the desired programme and re quired options press the buttons 5 to activate the...

Page 12: ...ecommend you to reduce the load sizes see Washing Programmes table Note Once the programme has started the Time Manager option cannot be changed The availability of these soil level icons change according to the type of fabric as shown in the chart Fabric Soil Level Cottons 95 90 C X X X X X X 60 C 50 C X X X X X X 40 C X X X X X X 30 C X X X X X X Cold X X X X X X Synthetics 60 C 50 C X X X X 40 ...

Page 13: ...es off the icon of the selected pro gramme and the message Finished ap pears on the display and the door remains locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out before opening the door To empty out the water select the draining or spinning programme reduce the spin speed if needed by means of the relevant button press button 7 at the end of the programme the display shows the Door icon and a...

Page 14: ...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 de tergents may be used in this appliance powder detergents for all types of fabric powder detergents for delicate fabrics 60 C max and woollens liquid detergents preferably for low tem perature wash programme...

Page 15: ...load 3 kg Reduced load 1 5 kg1 Delicate fabrics acrylics viscose polyester SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN RINSE HOLD NIGHT CY CLE PREWASH EX TRA RINSE TIME MANAGER WOOL 40 Cold Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm Max load 2 kg Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics Note A single or bulky item may cause imbalance If the appliance does...

Page 16: ...and spin cot ton garments which have been washed by hand The machine performs 3 rinses followed by a final long spin The spin speed can be reduced SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN RINSE HOLD NIGHT CY CLE EASY IRON EX TRA RINSE 14 MIN 30 Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 900 rpm Max load 2 kg Ideal for laundry which needs freshening up only SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN BLANKET 40 30 Main wash Rinses Maximum spin...

Page 17: ...es 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 pro gramme 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 thor oughly Important Do not u...

Page 18: ...e door seal and eliminate eventual possible objects that could be trapped in the fold Drain pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if the machine does not empty 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 cool...

Page 19: ...y up spillage of water when removing the cover 1 2 7 Remove any objects from the pump im peller by rotating it 8 Replace the filter into the pump paying attention to insert it properly When done screw it firmly 9 Replace the emergency emptying cap into the filter cover and fix it firmly 10 Close the pump door electrolux 19 ...

Page 20: ...et 2 close the water tap 3 if necessary wait until the water has cooled down 4 open the pump door 5 place a bowl on the floor Remove the emergency emptying cap from the filter The water should drain by gravity into the bowl When the bowl is full refit the cap into the filter Empty the bowl Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out 6 clean the pump if necessary as previously described 7 sc...

Page 21: ...r has not been closed Please check that the door is closed properly and then press Close the door firmly The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket Insert the plug into the power socket There is no power at the socket Please check your domestic electrical installation The main fuse has blown Replace the fuse The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the button 7 has not been pre...

Page 22: ... The emergency emptying cap has not been replaced into the filter or the filter has not been properly screwed in after cleaning action Refit the emergency emptying cap or screw the filter fully in Unsatisfactory washing re sults Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used Increase the detergent quantity or use another one Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing Use co...

Page 23: ...noise compared with other traditional motors This new motor en sures a softer start and more even distribution of the laundry in the drum when spinning as well 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 co...

Page 24: ...The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indica tive 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 the machine ever has to ...

Page 25: ... does not touch the wall or other kitchen units Level the washing ma chine by raising or lowering the feet The feet may be tight to adjust as 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 dis placement of the machine...

Page 26: ...appliance 4 5 3 5 The inlet hose must not be lengthened If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap you will have to purchase a new longer hose specially designed for this type of use Water stop device The inlet hose is provided with a water stop device which protects against damage caused by water leaks in the hose which could develop due to natural ageing of the hose This fault is sho...

Page 27: ... failure to comply with the above safety precaution The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the machine Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced this must be carried out by a Service Centre Environment concerns The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste Instead it should be taken to th...

Page 28: ... to save deter gent water and time the environment is protected too The machine works more economically if it is fully loaded With adequate pre treatment stains and limited soiling can be removed the laundry can then be washed at a lower tempera ture Measure out detergent according to the water hardness the degree of soiling and the quantity of laundry being washed 28 electrolux ...

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