Electrolux EWF 10260 W User manual

Manual de uso
User manual
EWF 10260 W / EWF 12260 W
Lavadora
Washing machine
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The following symbols are used in this manual:
Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how
to avoid damaging the appliance.
General information and tips
Environmental information
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Contents
Safety information............................40
Product description .........................42
Control panel...................................43
Use..................................................44
Washing hints..................................51
International wash code symbol ......54
Washing programme..................55-56
Programme information ...................57
Care and cleaning ...........................58
Something not working....................61
Techical data ...................................65
Consumption values........................66
Installation .......................................67
Environment concerns.....................71
Guarantee conditions ......................72
Customer service centres................73
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40 electrolux safety information
Safety Information
In the interest of your safety and to
ensure the correct use, before
installing and first using the
appliance, read this user manual
carefully, including its hints and
warnings. To avoid unnecessary
mistakes and accidents, it is
important to ensure that all people
using the appliance are thoroughly
familiar with its operation and safety
features. Save these instructions
and make sure that they remain
with the appliance if it is moved or
sold, so that everyone using it
through its life will be properly
informed on appliance use and
safety.
General safety
GIt is dangerous to alter the
specifications or attempt to modify
this product in any way.
GDuring high temperature wash
programmes the door glass may get
hot. Do not touch it!
GMake sure that small pets do not
climb into the drum. To avoid this,
please check into the drum before
using.
GAny objects such as coins, safety
pins, nails, screws, stones or any
other hard, sharp material can cause
extensive damage and must not be
placed into the machine.
GOnly use the advised quantities of
fabric softener and detergent.
Damage to the fabric can ensue if
you over-fill. Refer to the
manufacturer’s recommendations of
quantities.
GWash 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.
GDo not use your washing machine to
wash articles with whalebones,
material without hems or torn
material.
GAlways unplug the appliance and
turn off the water supply after use,
clean and maintenance.
GUnder no circumstances should you
attempt to repair the machine
yourself. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may cause
injury or serious malfunctioning.
Contact your local Service Centre.
Always insist on genuine spare parts.
Installation
GThis appliance is heavy. Care should
be taken when moving it.
GWhen unpacking the appliance,
check that it is not damaged. If in
doubt, do not use it and contact the
Service Centre.
GAll packing and transit bolts must be
removed before use. Serious
damage can occur to the product
and to property if this is not adhered
to. See relevant section in the user
manual.
GAfter having installed the appliance,
check that it is not standing on the
inlet and drain hose and the worktop
is not pressing the electrical supply
cable.
GIf the machine is situated on a
carpeted floor, please adjust the feet
in order to allow air to circulate freely
GAlways be sure, that there is no
water leakage from hoses and their
connections after the installation.
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GIf the appliance is installed in a
location subject to frost, please read
the “dangers of freezing”chapter.
GAny plumbing work required to install
this appliance should be carried out
by a qualified plumber or competent
person.
GAny electrical work required to install
this appliance should be carried out
by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
Use
GThis appliance is designed for
domestic use. It must not be used
for purposes other than those for
which it was designed.
GOnly wash fabrics which are
designed to be machine washed.
Follow the instructions on each
garment label.
GDo not overload the appliance. See
the relevant section in the user
manual.
GBefore washing, ensure that all
pockets are empty and buttons and
zips are fastened. Avoid washing
frayed or torn articles and treat
stains such as paint, ink, rust, and
grass before washing. Underwired
bras must NOT be machine washed.
GGarments which have been in
contact with volatile petroleum
products should not be machine
washed. If volatile cleaning fluids are
used, care should be taken to
ensure that the fluid is removed from
the garment before placing in the
machine.
GNever pull the power supply cable to
remove the plug from the socket;
always take hold of the plug itself.
GNever use the washing machine if
the power supply cable, the control
panel, the working surface or the
base are damaged so that the inside
of the washing machine is
accessible.
Child safety
GThis washing machine is not
intended for use by young children
or infirm persons without
supervision.
GYoung children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
GThe packaging components (e.g.
plastic film, polystyrene) can be
dangerous to children - danger of
suffocation! Keep them out of
children’s reach
GKeep all detergents in a safe place
out of children’s reach.
GMake sure that children or pets do
not climb into the drum. To avoid this
the machine incorporates special
feature. To activate this device, rotate
the button (without pressing it) inside
the door clockwise until the groove is
horizontal. If necessary use a coin.
To disable this device and restore
the possibility of closing the door,
rotate the button anti-clockwise until
the groove is vertical.
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42 electrolux product description
Product description
Detergent dispenser drawer
Control panel
Door opening handle
Drain pump
Adjustable feet
5
4
3
2
1
Prewash
Wash
Fabric Softener
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
consumption so saving energy.
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Control panel
Programme selector dial
Spin reduction button
Time Expert button
AquaCare button
Display
Start/Pause button
Programme progress display
Delay Start button
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
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Use
First Use
GEnsure that the electrical and water
connections comply with the
installation instructions.
GRemove the polystryrene block and
any material from the drum.
GPour 2 litres of water into the main
wash compartment of the
detergent drawer in
order to activate the ECO valve. Then
run a cotton cycle at 90°C, without
any laundry in the machine, to
remove any manufacturing residue
from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a
measure of detergent into the
dispenser drawer and start the
machine.
Daily Use
Load the laundry
Open the door by carefully pulling the
door handle outwards. Place the laundry
in the drum, one item at a time, shaking
them out as much as possible. Close
the door.
Measure out the detergent and the
fabric softener
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it
stops. Measure out the amount of
detergent required, pour it into the main
wash compartment and, if you wish
to carry out the “prewash” phase, pour
it into the compartment marked .
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.
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Select the required programme
Turn the programme selector dial to the
required programme.
The Start/Pause light starts to flash and
the Display shows the duration of the
selected programme.
The selector dial is divided into following
sections:
Cottons
Synthetics
Delicates
Special programmes: Rinses,
Drain, Spin.
The selector dial can be turned either
clockwise or anticlockwise. Position Oto
Reset programme/ Switching OFF of the
machine.
At the end of the programme the
selector dial must be turned to
position O, to switch the machine
off.
Attention!
If you turn the programme selector dial
to another programme when the
machine is working, the red Start/Pause
pilot light will flash 3 times 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 depressing the
Start/Pause button.
When these buttons are pressed, the
corresponding pilot lights come on.
When they are pressed again, the pilot
lights go out.
Select the spin speed or No Spin or
Rinse Hold option
Press the Spin button repeatedly to
change the spin speed, if you want your
laundry to be spun at a speed different
from the one proposed by the washing
machine.
The relevant light will light up.
Maximum speeds are:
Mod.EWF12260:
• for cotton: 1200 rpm;
• for synthetics, wool and handwash:
900 rpm;
• for delicate fabrics: 700 rpm.
Mod.EWF10260:
• for cotton: 1000 rpm;
• for synthetics, wool and handwash:
900 rpm;
• for delicate fabrics: 700 rpm.
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No Spin : by selecting this option,
the machine will suppress all spinning
phases.
On cotton and synthetic programmes
the rinses will be performed with more
water.
Rinse Hold : by selecting this option
the water of the last rinse is not emptied
out to prevent the fabrics from creasing.
When the programme has finished the
pilot lights (End) and (Door) are
on, the Start/Pause light is off and the
door is blocked to indicate that the
water must be emptied out.
To empty out the water:
turn the programme selector dial to
“O”
select the (Drain), (Spin)
programme
reduce the spin speed if needed, by
means of the relevant button
depress Start/Pause button
only the pilot lights (End) comes
on.
Select the Daily (diario), Quick
(rápido) or Extra Quick (super)
options
Press the Options button repeatedly, to
select the desired option. The relevant
light will light up.
You can select 4 different options:
DIARIO (Daily): to be used for
cotton, synthetic or delicate items of
daily use in order to obtain good
washing performance in a short time.
RÁPIDO (Quick): a short cicle for
items lightly soiled.
SUPER (Extra Quick): a very short
cycle for items that have been used
for a short time or wash at half load.
NORMAL: It allows the option to
realize a cycle of normal wash without
selecting the "Time Expert" button.
Diario, Rápido y Super options cannot
be used with the Economy programme
60 Eco and 40 Eco.
If an option which is not compatible with
the set wash programme is selected,
the message Err is displayed for about
2 seconds and the red pilot light of the
Start/Pause button will flash 3 times.
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The washing time will be reduced
according to the type of fabric and the
selected temperature as shown in the
chart.
Select the AquaCare option
This button can be selected with all
programmes except the wool and hand
wash programmes. The machine
performs some additional rinses.
This option is recommended for people
who are allergic to detergents, and in
areas where the water is very soft.
Display
The display shows the following
information:
Duration of the selected programme
After selecting a programme, the
duration is displayed in hours and
minutes (for example
2.05 ).
The duration is calculated automatically
on the basis of the maximum
recommended load for each type of
fabric.
After the programme has started, the
time remaining is updated every minute.
Delayed start
The selected delay (20 hours max) set
by means of the relevant button appears
on the display for about 3 seconds, then
the duration of the previously selected
programme is displayed.
The delay time value decreases by one
unit every hour and then, when 1 hours
remain, the time decreases every
minute.
Incorrect option selection
If an option which is not compatible with
the set wash programme is selected,
the message Err is displayed for about
2 seconds and the integrated red
Start/Pause light start flashing.
Cottons
temp.
90°
60°
40°
30°
Synthe-
tics
60°
40°
30°
Delicates
40°
30°
Basic
mins.
140
120
115
100
90
80
75
65
60
Daily
mins.
130
100
85
80
80
70
65
55
50
Quick
mins.
120
90
75
70
70
60
55
45
40
Super
mins.
90
60
40
35
50
40
20
35
30
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Alarm codes
In the event of operating problems,
some alarm codes can be displayed, for
example
E20 (see paragraph “Something
not working”).
End of programme
When the programme has finished a
flashing zero is displayed.
Heating phase
During the washing cycle the display
shows a temperature icon to indicate
that the appliance has started the
heating phase of the water in the tub.
Select the Start/Pause
To start the selected programme, press
the “Start/Pause” button; the green
pilot light stops flashing.
The “wash” and “door” lights
are on to indicate that the appliance
starts operating and the door is locked.
To interrupt a programme which is
running, depress the “Start/Pause”
button: the green pilot light starts to
flash.
To restart the programme from the point
at which it was interrupted, press the
“Start/Pause” button again.
If you have chosen a delayed start, the
machine will begin the countdown.
If an incorrect option is selected, an
integrated red pilot light of the “Start/
Pause” button flashes for 3 times.
Select the Delay start
Before you start the programme, if
you wish to delay the start, press the
Delay Start button repeatedly, to select
the desired delay. The selected delay
time value (up to 20 hours) will appear
on the display for about 3 seconds,
then the duration of the programme will
appear again.
You must select this option after you
have set the programme and before you
press the Start/Pause button.
You can cancel the delay time at any
moment, before you press the
Start/Pause button.
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The wash programme can be delayed
from 30 min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours
and then by 1 hour up to a maximum of
20 hours by means of this button.
Selecting the delayed start.
• Select the programme and the
required options.
• Select the delay start.
• Depress “Start/Pause” button: the
machine starts its hourly countdown.
The programme will start after the
selected delay has expired.
Cancelling the delayed start
• Depress “Start/Pause” button.
• Depress “Start/Pause” button more
times until the symbol
0’ is displayed.
• Depress “Start/Pause” button again.
The Delay Start can not be selected
with Spin , and Drain
programmes.
Programme progress display
By selecting the wash programme, the
“wash” pilot lights comes on.
When the pilot light “wash” comes on
this means that the machine is
performing the washing cycle. If you
have selected the “prewash”
function, this light will be on
during the prewash phase too.
The “door” pilot light indicates if the
door can be opened:
• light on: the door cannot be opened.
The appliance is running.
• light off: the door can be opened.
The washing programme is finished.
• flashing light: the door is opening.
When the programme has finished, the
“End” pilot light comes on.
Altering an option or a running
programme
It is possible to change any option
before the programme carries it out.
Before you make any change, you must
pause the washing machine by pressing
the “Start/Pause” button.
Changing a running programme is
possible only by resetting it. Turn the
programme selector dial to “O” and
then to the new programme position.
The washing water in the tub will not
emptied out. Start the new programme
by depressing the “start pause” button
again.
Interrupting a programme
Depress the “start pause” button to
interrupt a programme which is running,
the corresponding light starts to flash.
Depress the button again to restart the
programme.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to “O” to cancel
a programme which is running. Now
you can select a new programme.
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Opening the door after the
programme has started
First set the machine to pause by
pressing the “Start/Pause” button.
If the “door” light flashes and after
2 minutes goes off, the door can be
opened.
If the “door” light does not switch
off, this means that the machine is
already heating, that the water level is
above the bottom edge of the door or
that the drum is turning.
In this case the door 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 about 2 minutes the door
can be opened (pay attention to the
water level and temperature!).
At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically.
If the “rinse hold” option has been
selected, the phase lights “end” and
“door” illuminate, the “Start/Pause”
light goes off and the door remains
locked to indicate that the water must
be emptied out before opening the
door.
To empty out the water please read
the steps on the Rinse Hold option
paragraph.
Turn the programme selector dial to
“O” to switch the machine off. Remove
the laundry from the drum and carefully
check that the drum is empty.
If you do not intend to carry out
another wash, close the water tap.
Leave the door open to prevent the
formation of mildew and unpleasant
smells.
Child lock
This machine incorporates a special
feature which blocks the control panel
buttons, to prevent children from
manipulating the washing machine,
starting, pausing or altering any
programme or option previously
chosen. It also protects children from
being injured by, or causing damage
to, the washing machine.
To activate this function, press the
Time Expert and the AquaCare buttons
simultaneously, and the relevant simbol
will light-on in the lower left side of the
display to show that the feature is
working. As long as it remains active,
all push buttons will be disabled and
programme cancelling or openning the
door will not be allowed.
To disable this device, press the Time
Expert and AquaCare buttons again.
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Washing hints
Sorting the laundry
Follow the wash code symbols on each
garment label and the manufacturer’s
washing instructions. Sort the laundry as
follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics,
delicates, woollens.
Temperatures
Before loading the laundry
Never wash whites and coloureds
together. Whites may lose their
“whiteness” in the wash.
New coloured items may run in the first
wash; they should therefore be washed
separately the first time.
Make sure that no metal objects
are left in the laundry (e.g. hair
clips, safety pins, pins).
Button up pillowcases, close zip
fasteners, hooks and poppers. Tie any
belts or long tapes.
Remove persistent stains before
washing.
Rub particularly soiled areas with a
special detergent or detergent paste.
Treat curtains with special care. Remove
hooks or tie them up in a bag or net.
Maximum loads
Recommended loads are indicated in
the programme charts.
General rules:
Cotton, linen: drum full but not too
tightly packed;
Synthetics: drum no more than half full;
Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum
no more than one third full.
Washing a maximum load makes the
most efficient use of water and energy.
For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the
load size.
Laundry weights
The following weights are indicative:
Removing stains
Stubborn stains may not be removed by
just water and detergent. It is therefore
advisable to treat them prior to washing.
Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water.
For dried stains, soak overnight in water
with a special detergent then rub in the
soap and water.
90°
for normally soiled white
cottons and linen (e.g. tea
cloths, towels, tablecloths,
sheets...)
50°/60°
for normally soiled, colour
fast garments (e.g. shirts,
night dresses, pyjamas....) in
linen, cotton or synthetic
fibres and for lightly soiled
white cotton (e.g.
underwear).
30°-40°
for delicate items (e.g. net
curtains), mixed laundry
including synthetic fibres and
woollens bearing the label
«pure new wool, machine
washable, non-shrink».
1200 gbathrobe
100 gnapkin
700 gquilt cover
500 gsheet
200 gpillow case
250 gtablecloth
200 gtowelling towel
100 gtea cloth
200 gnight dress
100 gladies’ briefs
600 gman’s work shirt
200 gman’s shirt
500 gman’s pyjamas
100 gblouse
100 gmen’s underpants
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52 electrolux washing hints
Oil based paint: moisten with benzine
stain remover, lay 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
already have been damaged and the
fabric tends to hole.
Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse
well (whites and fast coloureds only).
Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach
(whites and fast coloureds only).
Ball point pen and glue: moisten with
acetone (*), lay the garment on a soft
cloth and dab the stain.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as
above, then treat stains with methylated
spirits. Remove any residual marks from
white fabrics with bleach.
Red wine: soak in water and detergent,
rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid,
then rinse. Treat any residual marks with
bleach.
Ink: depending on the type of ink,
moisten the fabric first with acetone (*),
then with acetic acid; treat any residual
marks on white fabrics with bleach and
then rinse thoroughly.
Tar stains: first treat with stain remover,
methylated spirits or benzine, then rub
with detergent paste.
(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk.
Detergents and additives
Good washing results also depend on
the choice of detergent and use of the
correct quantities to avoid waste and
protect the environment. Although
biodegradable, detergents contain
substances which, in large quantities,
can upset the delicate balance of nature.
The choice of detergent will depend on
the type of fabric (delicates, woollens,
cottons, etc.), the colour, washing
temperature and degree of soiling.
All commonly available washing machine
detergents may be used in this
appliance:
• powder detergents for all types of
fabric,
• powder detergents for delicate fabrics
(60°C max) and woollens,
• liquid detergents, preferably for low
temperature wash programmes (60°C
max) for all types of fabric, or special
for woollens only.
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 the compartment
marked before starting the wash
programme.
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Follow the product manufacturer’s
recommendations on quantities to use
and do not exceed the «MAX» mark
in the detergent dispenser drawer.
Quantity of detergent to be used
The type and quantity of detergent will
depend on the type of fabric, load size,
degree of soiling and hardness of the
water used.
Water hardness is classified in so-called
“degrees” of hardness. Information on
hardness of the water in your area can
be obtained from the relevant water
supply company, or from your local
authority.
Follow the product manufacturers’
instructions on quantities to use.
Use less detergent if:
• you are washing a small load,
• the laundry is lightly soiled,
• large amounts of foam form during
washing.
Degrees of water hardness
Level
Degrees
German
°dH
French
°T.H.
Characteristic
10-7 0-15soft
28-14 16-25medium
315-21 26-37hard
4> 21 > 37very hard
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54 electrolux International wash code symbol
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Washing programmes
Programme/
Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of programme
Cottons
60º-90º
White and
coloureds cotton:
e.g. sheets,
tablecloths, household
linen.
Spin red. ,
Daily, Quick, Super
Main wash from
60º to 90ºC
3 rinses
Long spin
Cottons
Eco
40°-60°
White and
coloured cotton
economy, lightly
soiled items, shirts,
blouses, underwear.
Spin red. , Main wash from 60°C
to 40°C
3 rinses
Long spin
Cottons
60º - 90º +
Prewash
White and
coloureds cotton:
(heavy soiled cotton
items): e.g. sheets,
tablecloths, household
linen with stains.
Spin red. ,
Daily, Quick, Super
Prewash at 30°C
Main wash from
90º a 60ºC
3 rinses
Long spin
Synthetics
-60°
Synthetic or mixed
fabrics, underwear,
coloured garments,
non-shrink shirts,
blouses.
Spin red. ,
Daily, Quick, Super
Main wash from 60°C
to (cold)
3 rinses
Short spin
Handwash
-30°
Special programme
for hand washing
fabrics Spin red. ,
Main wash from 30°C
to (cold)
3 rinses
Short spin
Delicates
-40°
Delicate fabrics, for
example curtains
Spin red. ,
Daily, Quick, Super
Main wash from 40°C
to (cold)
3 rinses
Short spin
Cottons
40°-
Delicate colours,
for example curtains
Spin red. ,
Daily, Quick, Super
Main wash from 90ºC
60º to 40ºC
3 rinses
Long spin
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Rinse Separate rinse cycle
for hand washed
items of all fabric.
Spin red. , 3 rinses
Short spin
Drain
For emptying out the
last rinse water in
programmes with the
Rinse Hold option.
Draining of water
Spin Separate spin for all
fabric Spin red. Drain and long spin
O
For cancelling the
wash programme
which is running and
for switching the
machine off.
Programme/
Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of programme
Washing programmes
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