Electrolux EWX 14450 W, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Manual EWX 14450 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 Technical data 35 Consumption values 35 Installation 36 Building in 42 Environment concerns 45 ...

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 ai...

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 special feature To activate this device rotate the button without pressing it inside the door clockwise until the...

Page 8: ...s 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 The ECO valve system allows total use of detergent and reduces water c...

Page 9: ...ime button 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 5 10 9 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 for a few seconds then the duration of the previously selected programme is displayed 7 1 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: ... unsupervised 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 ...

Page 12: ...lectrolux use Use First Use Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum Pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve Pour 1 2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser drawer and start the machine Then run a cotton cycle at 9...

Page 13: ...will appear 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 p...

Page 14: ...cs cot tons 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 ...

Page 15: ...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 that you reduce the load sizes see Washing programmes Attention This option cannot be selected with the Economy cottons programmes The availab...

Page 16: ... can not be 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 pilo...

Page 17: ...e exceptional case that at the end of the cycle the laundry remains slightly wet we suggest that you unfold the rolled up items redistribute them evenly in the drum and select an additional drying cycle of 20 30 minutes 5 At the end of the programme the buzzer sounds and three blinking 0 00 appear on the display The pilot light 9 is on to indicate that the door is locked The last 10 minutes of the...

Page 18: ...ergy 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 with timed drying 5 Select the drying time by pressing button 5 The display shows the entire duration of the washing and the selected drying cycle 6 Start the programme by pressing button 8 After the programme...

Page 19: ...e 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 ma...

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 have already 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 sol vents or similar solutions must not be machine dried in order to avoid the for mation of harmful vapours Garment labels For drying follow the indications given on the manufacturer s ...

Page 23: ...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 TIME MANAGER Prewash Mai...

Page 24: ...ine 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 Rins...

Page 25: ...OFF To reset a programme and to switch off the machine turn the selector dial to O A new programme can now be selected Silk Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed synthetic items Washing temperature is maximum 30 C The maximum spin speed is automatically reduced Economy This programme can be selected for slightly or normally soiled cotton items The temperature will decrease and the...

Page 26: ...h DRYING TIME 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 1400 100 110 1 5 kg 1400 65 75 Synthetics and mixed fabrics 2 kg 900 900 100 110 1 kg 60 70 Cotton and linen sheets tablecloths shirts etc 4 kg 1400 150 170 3 kg 1 5 kg 1400 ...

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: ...deposits on the drum with a cleaning agent for stainless steel 2 Run a washing cycle without any laundry to clean off any cleaning agent residues Programme COTTONS LINEN 90 or 95 C press button 10 to select Super Quick option add approx 1 4 measuring cup of detergent 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...

Page 29: ...ut the cap back 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 retightene...

Page 30: ...n 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 on the floor and place the end of the emergency emptying hose into the bowl Remove its cap The water should drain by gravi...

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: ...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 Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat Unsatisfactory washing results Too little detergent or unsuitable d...

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: ...f 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 34 electrolux what to do if Mod Prod No Ser No Mo d Pr od No Se r No P0042 BD No water is visible in the drum The drying time has not been selected The water tap is n...

Page 35: ...ure 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 programme for the data entered in the energy label in compliance with EEC 92 75 standards 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 ...

Page 36: ...fully lay machine on it s back 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 bra...

Page 37: ...essary 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 found inside the machine drum...

Page 38: ... occur turn the water tap 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 t...

Page 39: ...m 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 clip ensure a loop is forme...

Page 40: ...he machine should NOT be placed on deep pile carpeting Note Please ensure that when the appliance P1198 Loop 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 e...

Page 41: ...d Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason proceed as 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 th...

Page 42: ...hen furniture The recess should have the dimensions shown in picture A When installing the appliance into the kitchen furniture ensure if possible the hoses are placed in either of the two recesses on the back of the appliance P0965 820 min 570 min 600 596 416 176 5 818 541 195 490 160 120 90 8 515 165 A 600 This will help to prevent the hoses from becoming kinked or trapped Preparation and assemb...

Page 43: ...ary to loosen the screw 3 Fig B adjust the door and tighten the screw again d d C Co ou un nt te er r m ma ag gn ne et t 6 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 se...

Page 44: ...ate countersunk screws see Fig H With the appliance installed adjust all four feet ensuring the machine is sta ble and a clearance of approximately 5 600 605 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 mm is left between the top of the machine and the underside of the worktop A final check for stability should be car ried out with the machine ...

Page 45: ...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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