Electrolux EWG 12440 W - Manual

6 safety information electrolux ● If the appliance is installed in alocation subject to frost, please readthe “ dangers of freezing ”chapter. ● Any plumbing work required to installthis appliance should be carried outby a qualified plumber or competentperson. ● Any electrical work required to instal...

electrolux product description 7 Product description Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle Drain filter Adjustable feet 5 4 3 2 1 Prewash Wash Fabric Softener Time Manager 95º60º50º40º30º 1200900700 Temp. Spin Easy Iron Extra Delay Start/Pause EWG 12440 W 1 2 3 4 5 Normal Eco ...

8 electrolux control panel Control panel Programme selector dial Temperature button Spin reduction button « Easy Iron » button « Extra Rinse » button « Delay » button Display Start/Pause button « Door locked» light Time manger buttons 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 3 4 5 8 7 2 6 10 9 Normal Eco Prewash Eco...

use electrolux 9 Use First Use ● Ensure that the electrical and waterconnections comply with theinstallation instructions. ● Remove the polystyryrene blockand any material from the drum. ● Pour 2 litres of water into the mainwash compartment of the detergent drawer in order toactivate the ECO valve....

10 electrolux use Measure out the detergent and thefabric softener Pull out the dispenser drawer until itstops. Measure out the amount ofdetergent required, pour it into the mainwash compartment and, if you wish to carry out a programme with the« prewash » phase, pour it into the compartment marked ...

12 electrolux use Select the Easy Iron option Selecting this button the laundry isgently washed and spun to avoid anycreasing. In this way ironing is easier. Furthermore the machine will performsome additional rinses for cotton andsynthetics. This function can be used for cottonand synthetic fabrics...

16 electrolux use Cancelling a programme Turn the selector dial to « O » to cancel a programme which is running. Nowyou can select a new programme. Opening the door after theprogramme has started First set the machine to pause bypressing the «Start/Pause» button. If the «Door locked» light goes off,...

washing hints electrolux 17 Washing hints Sorting the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on eachgarment label and the manufacturer’swashing instructions. Sort the laundry asfollows: whites, coloureds, synthetics,delicates, woollens. Temperatures Before loading the laundry Never wash whites and col...

18 electrolux washing hints Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone (*),then with acetic acid; treat any residualmarks on white fabrics with bleach andthen rinse thoroughly. Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine,then rub with deter...

washing hints electrolux 19 The washing machine incorporates arecirculation system which allows anoptimal use of the concentrateddetergent. Pour liquid detergent into the dispenserdrawer compartment marked just before starting the programme. Any fabric softener or starchingadditives must be poured i...

20 electrolux International wash code symbol International wash code symbols These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry. Energetic wash Delicate wash Max. wash temperature 95°C Max. wash temperature 60°C Max. wash temperature 40°C Max. wash ...

Washing programmes Programme/Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of programme Cottons Normal 90° - 30° White and colouredcotton normallysoiled Spin Red./No Spin/ Rinse Hold Easy Iron, Extra Rinse, Time Manager Main wash from 90°C to 30°C3 rinses Long spin at the maxspin Cottons Eco 90° -...

Rinse Separate rinse cyclefor cotton handwashed items. Spin Red./No Spin/ Rinse Hold, Easy Iron, Extra Rinse 3 rinses Long spin at the maxspin Drain For emptying out thelast rinse water inprogrammes with theRinse Hold ption. Draining of water Spin Separate spin forcottons. Spin Reduction Drain and l...

Programme information Rinses With this programme it is possible to rinse and spincotton garments which have been washed by hand.The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final spin atmaximum speed. The spin speed can be reduced bydepressing the corresponding button. Drain For emptying out the wat...

24 electrolux care and cleaning Care and cleaning You must DISCONNECT the appliancefrom the electricity supply, before youcan carry out any cleaning ormaintenance work. Descaling The water we use normally containslime. It is a good idea to periodicallyuse a water softening powder in themachine. Do t...

Cleaning the water drain filter A clean filter is important for the correctoperating of the machine, and shouldtherefore be cleaned after every wash-ing programme. Place a container underneath to catchany spillage. If the filter is blocked andthe machine is unable to drain you willneed to drain the ...

Something not working Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which canbe solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your localService Centre, please carry out the checks listed below. During machine operation it is possible that the red «Start/Pau...

The machine vibrates or isnoisy: ● The transit bolts andpacking have not beenremoved. ● The support feet have notbeen adjusted. ● The laundry is not evenlydistributed in the drum. ● Maybe there is very littlelaundry in the drum. ● Check the correctinstallation of the appliance. ● Check the correct l...

If you are unable to identify or solve theproblem, contact our service centre.Before telephoning, make a note of themodel, serial number and purchase dateof your machine: the Service Centre willrequire this information. Mod. .......... Prod. No. ........... Ser. No. ......... M od . ... ..... .. Pro...

technical data electrolux 31 Technical data Dimensions Width 60 cm 82 cm 54 cm Height Depth Water supply pressure Minimum 0,05 MPa 0,8 MPa Maximum CottonSyntheticsDelicatesWool/HandwashSilk/Lingerie Maximum Load 5 kg 2.5 kg2.5 kg1 kg1 kg Maximum Spin Speed 1200 rpm Electrical connection Voltage- Ove...

32 electrolux consumption values Consumption values Water consump tion (in litres) Programme Energy consumption (in kWh) Programme duration (in minutes) Cottons Normal 90° 1.9 58 Cottons + Prewash 90° 2.05 68 Synthetics Normal 60° 0.95 60 Synthetics + Prewash 60° 0.5 57 Delicates 40° Cottons Eco 60°...

Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must beremoved before using the appliance. You are advised to keep all transitdevices so that they can be refitted if themachine ever has to be transportedagain. 1. Using a spanner unscrew and remove the rear right bolt. Lay themachine gently on i...

7. Plug the open holes with the plugs supplied with the instruction booklet. Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor.Make sure that air circulation around themachine is not impeded by carpets,rugs etc. Check that the machine does not touchthe wall or other kitchen units. Level thewashin...

If it is too short and you do not wish tomove the tap, you will have topurchase a new, longer hose speciallydesigned for this type of use . Note ! Installation should comply withlocal water authority and buildingregulations’ requirements. The appliance must be connectedto a cold water supply. A mini...

2. Onto a sink outlet spigot. If the outlet spigot has not been usedbefore, remove any blanking plug thatmay be in place. Push the drain hose onto the spigotand secure with a clip if required,ensure a loop is formed in the drainhose (see diagram) to prevent wastefrom the sink entering the washingmac...

If you require any further advice pleasecontact your local water authority. Electrical connection Any electrical work required to installthis appliance should be carried out bya qualified electrician or competentperson. Important! This appliance must be earthed.The manufacturer declines anyliability...

The wire coloured blue must beconnected to the terminal marked «N»or coloured black. The wire coloured brown must beconnected to the terminal marked «L»or coloured red. Upon completion there must be no cut,or stray strands of wire present and thecord clamp must be secure over theouter sheath. Warnin...

building-in electrolux 41 Drill four fixing holes see Fig. G Position the base into the recess with itsfront edge as far forward as the adjoin-ing plinth line will allow. The reason for placing the base inthis position is to allow a small stripof beading to be fitted in front of theappliance feet. F...

42 electrolux environment concerns Environment concerns Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled bydisposing of them properly inappropriate collection containe...

Standard guarantee conditions We, Electrolux, undertake that if within12 months of the date of the purchasethis Electrolux appliance or any partthereof is proved to be defective byreason only of faulty workmanship ormaterials, we will, at our option repairor replace the same FREE OFCHARGE for labour...

Customer Care For general enquiries concerning yourElectrolux appliance, or for further infor-mation on Electrolux products pleasecontact our Customer CareDepartment by letter or telephone atthe address below or visit our websiteat:www.electrolux.co.uk Customer Care Department ElectroluxMajor Applia...

service centres electrolux 45 Customer Service Centres Should you need further assistance please contact your local Customer ServiceCentre www.electrolux.com à Albania +35 5 4 261 450 Rr. Pjeter Bogdani Nr. 7 Tirane Belgique/België/Belgien +32 2 363 04 44 Bergensesteenweg 719, 1502 Lembeek Č eská re...

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