Electrolux EWD 1214 I User manual

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Operating Instructions – Washer Dryer Electrolux EWD 1214 I
Detergent dispenser drawer
The 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, Green 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 and linen from 1200rpm to 650rpm

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-Synthetics and wool from 850rpm to 650rpm
-Delicates from 650rpm to 450rpm
5. Quick wash button
By depressing this button on programmes A,B,C,D and H 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 an additional rinse. 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 last rinse. 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 “R”. If this button is not activated, the washing programmes will end with a spin. (This button is not
compatible with the automatic washing and drying programme.)
8. On/Off button
By depressing this button the machine starts operating. When depressing it again, the machine stops.
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 washing
1. Load the laundry
2. Measure out the detergent and pour into the main wash compartment (I I). If you wish to carry out the prewash,
pour detergent into the compartment marked (I).

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3. Measure out the fabric softener if required and pour into the compartment marked not exceeding the ‘Max’
mark in the drawer.
4. Select the required option (s)
Depress Spin Reduction and/or Quick Wash and/or Super Rinse and/or Rinse Hold button, if required.
5. Select the required programme. Turn the programme selector dial clockwise to the desired programme.
6. Start the machine by pressing the On/Off button. The mains on light will illuminate and the machine will start.
7. At the end of the programme the machine stops automatically. If you have pressed 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 “R”. 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.
Operating sequence drying
1. Load the laundry
2. Select the programme by turning the programme selector dial clockwise to the appropriate drying programme.
3. Select the required time (See programme chart) turn the drying time selector dial clockwise to the correct time
setting in the blue sector.
4. Start the machine by depressing the On/Off button, the mains-on light and drying 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 10 minutes the appliance carries out a cooling and
anticrease phase.
Operating sequence washing and drying
Follow this sequence if you intend to wash and dry automatically
1. Load the laundry
2. Measure out the detergent and fabric softener
3. Select the required programme
Turn the programme selector dial clockwise to the appropriate programme.
4. Select the required option, depressing the quick wash button if required.

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In order to save energy and to avoid too long drying times we suggest not to reduce the spin speed when you wash
and dry automatically.
5. Select the required time following indications given in the programme chart on the following page. Turn the time
selector dial clockwise to the appropriate number of minutes in the green sector.
6. Start the machine by pressing 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.

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Washing programmes for cotton and linen

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Programmes for synthetics, mixed fabrics, delicates and wool

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Drying programmes