Electrolux EWG 12450 W - Manual

6 electrolux safety information ● 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...

product description electrolux 7 Product description Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle Rating plate Drain pump Adjustable feet 6 5 4 3 2 1 Compartment for detergent usedfor prewash. The prewashdetergent is added at thebeginning of the washprogramme. Compartment for powder ...

8 electrolux control panel Control panel Programme selector dial Temperature button Spin reduction button Easy Iron button Extra Rinse button 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 5 10 9 Table of symbols ● Cottons , Synthetics , Delicates , Spin , Drain , Rinses , Special programmes , Lingerie , Silk , Handwash ,...

control panel electrolux 9 Duration of selectedprogramme/ After selecting a programme, theduration is displayed in hours andminutes (for example 2.05 ). The duration is calculated automatically onthe basis of the maximumrecommended load for each type offabric. After the programme hasstarted, the tim...

10 electrolux control panel Heating phase During the washing cycle the displayshows a temperature icon to indicatethat the appliance has started theheating phase of the water in the tub. Soil level icons When selecting a programme on thedisplay appears an icon indicating thedegree of soiling automat...

Use First Use ● Ensure that the electrical and waterconnections comply with theinstallation instructions. ● Remove the polystryrene block andany material from the drum. ● Pour 2 litres of water into the mainwash compartment of the detergent drawer in order to activatethe ECO valve. Then run a cotton...

12 electrolux use If required, pour fabric softener into thecompartment marked (the amount used must not exceed the “MAX” markin the drawer). Close the drawer gently. Select the required programme byturning the programme selectordial (1) Turn the programme selector dial tothe required programme. The...

use electrolux 13 Select the spin speed, Rinse Holdor No Spin option by pressingbutton 3 Press button 3 repeatedly to change the spin speed, if you want yourlaundry to be spun at a speed differentfrom the one proposed by the washingmachine. The relevant light will light up. When you select a program...

use electrolux 15 Altering an option or a runningprogramme It is possible to change some optionsbefore the programme carries it out.Before you make any change, you mustpause the washing machine by pressingbutton 8 . (Only the Time Manager option cannot be modified after the programme hasstarted. ) C...

16 electrolux washing hints 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...

Follow the product manufacturer’srecommendations on quantities to useand do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer. Quantity of detergent to be used The type and quantity of detergent willdepend on the type of fabric, load size,degree of soiling and hardness of thewater used. Wa...

Washing programmes Programme/Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of programme Cottons 90°- Cold White and colouredcotton (normally soiled items) S PIN R EDUCTION /N O S PIN /R INSE H OLD , E ASY I RON *, E XTRA R INSE , T IME MANAGER Main washRinses Long spin Max. load kg 6 ** Red. load ...

Rinses With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cottongarments which have been washed by hand.The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final long spinat maximum speed. The spin speed can be reduced by pressing button 3 . Drain For emptying out the water of the last rinse inprogrammes...

22 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 periodically usea water softening powder in themachine. Do t...

care and cleaning electrolux 25 Cleaning the water inlet filter If your water is very hard or containstraces of lime deposit, the water inletfilter may become clogged.It is therefore a good idea to clean itfrom time to time. Turn off the water tap. Unscrew thewater inlet hose. Clean the filter using...

Malfunction Possible cause Solution The machine does notempty and/or does notspin: ● The drain hose issquashed or kinked. E20 ● The drain pump isclogged. E20 ● The Rinse Hold or NoSpin option has beenselected. ● The laundry is not evenlydistributed in the drum. ● Check the drain hoseconnection. ● Cl...

28 electrolux what to do if... Malfunction Possible cause Solution The machine vibratesor is noisy: ● The transit bolts andpacking have not beenremoved. ● The support feet havenot been adjusted. ● The laundry is not evenlydistributed in the drum. ● Maybe there is very littlelaundry in the drum. ● Ch...

Consumption values Water consumption (in litres) Programme Energy consumption (in kWh) Programme duration (hours/minutes) Cottons 90° 2.1 57 Cottons 60° 1.2 53 Cottons Economy 60° (*) 1.02 45 Synthetics 60° 0.9 44 For the duration of the pr ogrammes, please r efer to the display on the contr ol pane...

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. After removing all the packaging, carefully lay machine on it’s back toremove the ...

32 electrolux installation 6. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the correspondingplastic plug caps supplied in the bagcontaining the instruction booklet thatyou will find inside the drum. Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor.Make sure that air circulation around...

3. Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut. After positioning the inlet hose, besure to tighten the ring nut again toprevent leaks. 4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Always use the hose suppliedwith the appliance. The inlet hose must not be lengthened.If it is too short and y...

installation electrolux 35 If you intend to drain the hose from themachine into a sink, make sure that thesink is empty and the plug hole is notblocked. Use the plastic “U -Piece”supplied. Important! Before connecting up the machine tonew pipework or to pipework that hasnot been used for some time, ...

36 electrolux installation Electrical connection Any electrical work required to installthis appliance should be carried out bya qualified electrician or competentperson. Warning! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BEEARTHED. The manufacturer declines any lia-bility should this safety measurenot be observed. Befor...

installation electrolux 37 ance power supply cable neeed tobe replaced, this must be carriedout by our Service Force Centre. Note When the appliance is installed thepower supply cable must be accessi-ble. Permanent connection In the case of permanent connection itis necessary that you install a doub...

40 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 recycledby disposing of them properly inappropriate collection containe...

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