Electrolux EW 1200 i User manual

Operating Instructions Washer/Dryer Electrolux EW1200i
Control Panel
1) Detergent dispenser drawer
2) Drying indicator light
This light illuminates when the machine is drying.
3) Drying time selector dial
Graduated up to 120 mins for cottons and synthetics, this dial allows you to select the desired drying time
according to the type and quantity of laundry and the required degree of dryness:
•Blue sector for cottons
•Yellow sector for synthetics
•Turn the dial clockwise only.
•Depress the dial to pop it out.
Cooling phase
To allow the laundry to cool down, a cooling phase starts automatically 10 minutes before the end of drying and
this phase must in no circumstances be reduced or interrupted.
4) Spin speed reduction button
By depressing this button the spin speed is reduced as follows:
•Cotton & linen: from 1200 rpm to 650 rpm;
•Synthetics, delicates and programme “A”: from 650 rpm to 450 rpm.
•Wool: from 1000 rpm to 650 rpm.
Important!
In order to save energy and to avoid too long drying times we suggest not reducing the spin speed when you
wash and dry automatically.

5) Quick wash button
By depressing this button on programmes B, C, D and K the wash time is reduced.
This is suitable only for garments which are lightly soiled.
6) Super Rinse button
By depressing this button on programmes for cottons and linens the machine will perform the rinses with high
water level. This is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents and in areas where the water is very
soft.
7) Rinse Hold button
Press this button to make the machine stop with water in the drum after the cotton, synthetic or delicate wash
cycles. This prevents any creasing which may occur if the clothes are left damp in the drum. When it is
convenient for you to empty the machine, simply press this button again so that the machine can proceed to
drain and spin, or turn the dial to the drain programme “U”. If this button is not activated, the washing
programmes will end with a spin.
Important!
This button is not compatible with the automatic washing & drying programme.
8) ON/OFF button
By depressing this button the machine starts operating. When depressing it again, the machine stops. The push
button is provided with a child-proof safety lock. Move the small slider placed in the middle of the button
downwards to lock the button in the «off» position.
9) Mains-on light
This light will illuminate when the machine starts working and goes out when the ON/OFF button is depressed
again to switch the machine off.
10) Programme selector dial
With the programme selector dial you choose the desired washing and drying programme.
•Turn it clockwise.
•Depress the dial to pop it out.
•Before setting the dial to any position the machine must be switched off by depressing the ON/OFF button.

Operating sequence
1) Load the laundry
Open the door by pulling the catch outward. Place the laundry in the
drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. Close
the door.
2) Measure out the detergent
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure out the amount of
detergent required and pour it into the main wash compartment . If
you wish to carry out the prewash, pour detergent into the compartment
marked .
3) Measure out the fabric softener
If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment marked (the
amount used must not exceed the ‘MAX’ mark in the drawer). Close the
draw gently.
4) Select the required option(s)
Depress the button(s) if required.
Spin reduction
Quick wash
Super rinse
Rinse hold

5) Select the required programme
Turn the programme selector dial clockwise to the desired programme.
6) Start the machine
Before staring the machine check that:
•The appliance is plugged in
•The water supply taps are turned on
•The drain hose is correctly and securely positioned
•The door and the detergent dispenser drawer are closed
Depress the ON/OFF button the mains light will illuminate and the
machine starts operating.
7) At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically.
If you have depressed the RINSE HOLD button, the machine will stop with the water of the last rinse left in the
tub, to prevent the fabric from creasing. To drain the water and spin, release the same button. To drain only,
select programme “U”.
The door is controlled by a safety device which releases 2 minutes after the end of the programme.
Switch the machine off by depressing the ON/OFF button again. The mains-on light goes out.

Drying Sequence
1) Load the laundry
Open the door by pulling the catch outward. Load the items one at a time and
close the door.
2) Select the programme
Turn the programme selector dial clockwise to programme J
3) Select the required time
Turn the drying time selector dial to the desired amount
of time
4) Start the machine
Depress the ON/OFF button the mains light will illuminate and the machine
starts operating
5) At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically and the drying light goes out.
The door is controlled by a safety device which releases 2 minutes after the end of the programme.
Switch the machine off by depressing the ON/OFF button again, the mains-on light goes out.
If the laundry is still too damp, select a further brief drying time, bearing in mind that during the last 10minutes
the appliance carries out a cooling and anticrease phase.
Wash & Dry Automatically
1) Load the laundry
Open the door by pulling the catch outward.
Load the items one at a time and close the door.

2) Measure out the detergent and fabric softener
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops.
Measure out the amount of detergent required and pour it into the main wash compartment. If required, pour
fabric softener into the compartment marked (the amount used must not exceed the “MAX” mark in the
drawer). Close the drawer gently.
3) Select the required programme
Turn the programme selector dial clockwise to programme K.
4) Select the required option
Depress QUICK WASH button, if required.
5) Select the required time
Turn the time selector dial clockwise to the required time.
6) Start the machine
Depress the ON/OFF button : the mains-on light comes on and the machine starts operating.
7) At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically and the drying light goes out.
The door is controlled by a safety device which releases 2 minutes after the end of the programme.
Switch the machine off by depressing the ON/OFF button again, the mains-on light goes out.
If the laundry is still too damp, select a further brief drying time, bearing in mind that during the last 10 minutes
the appliance carries out a cooling and anticrease phase.
Washing programmes
Programmes for cotton and Linen
Wash
programme
Degree of
soil & type of
laundry
Prog.
position
Description
Possible
options
Max.
load
Cycle
time
(mins)
Whites with
pre wash For heavy
soiled cotton
items
A
Pre wash at 40°C
Wash at 95°C
Long spin at 1200
rpm
4.5kg 150

Whites
White
cotton,
normally
soiled work
garments
B
Wash at 95°C,
3 rinses long spin
at 1200 rpm
4.5kg 125
Fast
coloureds
Fast coloured
or linen
fabrics
C*
Wash at 60°C,
3 rinses, long spin
at 1200 rpm
4.5kg 130
Non-fast
coloureds
Non fast
coloured
cottons or
linen fabrics
D
Wash at 40°C,
3 rinses,
long spin at 1200
rpm
4.5kg 115
Spin 1200
Separate spin
for cotton &
linen items
F Long spin at 1200
rpm 4.5kg 12
(*) This programme at 60°C with cold water filling is the reference programme for the Energy label according to
EEC Directive 92/75.
Water filling: 30°-40° programmes: cold water filling
50°-60° programmes: hot and cold filling
60°- 95° programme: hot water filling
The programme times are intended as a guide only. The actual time will vary depending on incoming water
temperature and pressure.
Programmes for synthetics, mixed fabrics, delicates and wool
Wash
programme
Degree of
soil & type of
laundry
Prog.
position
Description
Possible
options
Max.
load
Cycle
time
(mins)
Mixed fabrics
Synthetic or
mixed fabrics H
Was at 50°C,
3 rinses,
Short spin at 850
rpm
2kg 60
30°C worn
once
Lightly soiled
synthetics J
Wash at 30°C,
3 rinses, short
spin at 850 rpm
2kg 30
Short spin
Separate spin
for hand
washed
synthetics
K
Draining of water
and short spin at
650 rpm 2kg 6
Wool
Specially
tested prog.
For wool
garments
M
Wash at 40°C
3 rinses,
short spin at 850
rpm
1kg 50
Delicates
Delicate
fabrics
N
Wash at 40°C
3 rinses,
2kg 50

short spin at 650
rpm
Rinses
Separate
rinse cycle
for wool or
delicates
P
3 rinses,
Short spin at 650
rpm 2kg 15
Softeners
Used for
softening
hand washed
garments
Q
1 rinse,
Short spin at 650
rpm 2kg 9
Drain
For emptying
out the last
rinse water
R Draining of water - 1
Drying Programmes
Degree of
drying
Programme/
Type of fabric
Max. load
Spin speed
Drying time
mins
Store dry
Suitable for
items to put
away without
ironing
G
Cotton and
linen (towels,
T-shirts,
bathrobes)
2.25 kg
1200
85-95
1.5 kg
1200
55-65
L
Synthetics and
mixed fabrics
(jumpers,
blouses,
underwear,
household
linen)
1.5 kg
850
110-120
1 kg
850
65-75
Iron dry
Suitable for
ironing
G
Cotton and
linen (sheets,
tablecloths,
shirts
2.25kg
1200
60-70
1.5 kg
1200
40-50
L
Synthetics and
mixed fabrics
(shirts, blouses,
household
linen)
1.5 kg
850
80-90
1 kg
850
40-50

Trouble shooting
Symptom
Possible causes
The machine does not start
-The door has not been closed.
-The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket.
-There is no supply at the socket.
-The main fuse or the fuse in the plug has blown.
-The selector dial is not correctly positioned.
-The ON/OFF button has not been depressed.
The machine does not fill
-Ensure the water taps are open.
-The filters in the inlet hoses are blocked.
-The inlet hoses may be squashed or kinked.
-The door has not been closed.
The machine fills then empties
immediately
-The end of the drain hose is too low.
-The end of the drain hose is submerged in water.
-There is no vent in the end of the drain hose.
The machine does not empty and/or
does not spin
-The drain hose may be squashed or kinked.
-The RINSE HOLD option has been selected.
-The drain filter may be blocked.
-The drain hose extension, if fitted, is not correct.
Follow the instructions for connecting to the waste.
-The drainage system pipes are blocked.
-The washload is unbalanced: redistribute the clothes
inside the drum to allow the machine to spin.
Unsatisfactory washing results
-Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been
used. An insufficient amount of detergent leaves the
laundry looking grey and causes lime scale to form.
-Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to
washing
-The correct wash programme has not been selected.
-Too much laundry has been placed in the drum.
The door will not open
-The programme is still running.
-The door lock has not yet released.
-There is water in tub.