user manual Washing Machine EWFH 12280 W
electrolux Electrolux. Thinking of you. Share more of our thinking at www.electrolux.com Contents Safety information Product description Control panel Personalization First use Daily use Helpful hints and tips Washing programmes 2 4 5 8 9 9 12 13 Care and cleaning What to do if… Technical data Consumption values Installation Electrical connection Environment concerns 16 20 22 22 23 26 27 Subject to change without notice Safety information Important! Read carefully & keep for future reference.
electrolux 3 Installation • This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. • When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre. • All 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.
electrolux Product description This appliance is provided with two inlet hoses: one for the cold water and one for the hot water supplied whether by alternative heating sources (solar panel, waste thermal treatment,…) or by traditional sources (gas-fired boiler, Diesel oil boiler,…). The hot water loading permits a minor use of the electric resistance allowing a substantial energy saving.
electrolux 5 Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for detergent used for prewash and soak phase or for stain remover used during the stain action phase (if available). The prewash and soak detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The stain remover is added during the stain action phase. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. If using liquid detergent pour it just before starting the programme. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch).
electrolux = Cottons = Wool = Synthetics = Soak = Delicates = Rinses = Special programmes = Drain = Hot Water Connection = Spin = Cold wash = Economy Push buttons and Pilot Lights: table of symbols = Spin reduction button = Super Quick = Night cycle = Hoter Water Connection = Rinse hold = Delay Start = Options button + = Prewash + Washing = Prewash + = Rinses + Spin = Daily Programme Selector Dial It allows you to switch the appliance on/off and/or to select a programme.
electrolux 7 By pressing this button the hot water connection is interrupted, the pilot light of the button goes off and the appliance loads only cold water that is heated by the electric resistance provided in the appliance . Important! We recommend that you perform washing cycle loading only cold water in case of proteinic or alimentary soiled items (blood, eggs) that need a primary soak phase with cold water.
electrolux Display 5.1: • Duration of 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. • Alarm codes In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be displayed, for example E20 (see chapter «What to do if...»).
electrolux 9 First use • Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions. • Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum. • Pour 2 liters of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle at the highest temperature without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub.
electrolux Select the required programme by turning the programme selector dial (1) You can choose the right programme for any type of laundry following the descriptions on the washing programme tables (see «Washing Programmes»). Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. The programme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. water level, drum movement, number of rinses) and the washing temperature according to the type of laundry.
electrolux 11 Important! The selected delay can be changed only after selecting the washing programme again. The Delay Start can not be selected with the DRAIN programme. Start the programme by pressing button 6 To start the selected programme, press the button 6 , the corresponding green pilot light stops blinking. The pilot light corresponding to the running phase illuminates. The appliance starts operating and the door is locked.
electrolux Helpful hints and tips Sorting out 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. • 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.
electrolux 13 Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Treat any residual marks 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 acetone1), then with acetic acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly.
electrolux Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options COTTONS 30° - Cold° Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm Max. load 7 kg - Red. load 3.5 kg 2) Colour cotton (normally or slightly soiled items). SPIN REDUCTION NIGHT CYCLE RINSE HOLD PREWASH3) DAILY SUPER QUICK SYNTHETICS 60° - 40°1) Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed 900 rpm Max. load 3.5 kg - Red. load 1.
electrolux 15 Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options SOAK 30° Prewash - Soak for about 40 minutes - Stop with water in the tub Max. load 7 kg Special programme for heavily soiled laundry. The machine performs a soak at 30°C. At the end of this time the machine will stop automatically with water left in the tub.
electrolux Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options SPIN Drain and long spin Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm Max. load 7 kg Separate spin for hand washed garments or at the end of a programme which ends with water left in the tub (Rinse Hold and Night Cycle option selected or Soak programme). Detergent Compartment SPIN REDUCTION Important! The spin speed will automatically assume the setting for cotton items.
electrolux 17 Maintenance wash With the use of low temperature washes it is possible to get a build up of residues inside the drum. We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed on a regular basis. To run a maintenance wash: • The drum should be empty of laundry. • Select the hottest cotton wash programme. • Use a normal measure of detergent, must be a powder with biological properties. External cleaning Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only, and then dry thoroughly.
electrolux Door seal Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate eventual possible objects that could be trapped in the fold. Drain pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if: • the machine does not empty and/or spin • the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump. Proceed as follows: 1. Disconnect the appliance. 2. If necessary wait until the water has cooled down. 3. Open the pump door. 6.
electrolux 19 Warning! When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump. Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty. When replacing the cover, ensure it is securely retightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it. Cleaning the water inlet filters If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime deposit, the water inlet filters may become clogged.
electrolux By doing this, any water remaining in the machine is removed, avoiding ice forming and consequently damage to the appliance. When you use the machine again, make sure that the ambient temperature is above 0°C. Important! Every time you drain the water through the emergency emptying hose you must pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer and then run the drain programme.
electrolux 21 Problem Possible cause/Solution There is water on the floor: Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much foam) has been used. • Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one. Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings. It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose; check to see if it is damp. • Check the water inlet hoses connection. One of the inlet hoses is damaged. • Change them with new one.
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electrolux 23 Cold and hot water loading (The highest hot water temperature allowed is 55°C) Programme Energy consumption (KWh) Water consumption (litres) White Cottons 90° 1.4 65 Cottons 60° 0.7 60 Cottons 40° 0.5 60 Synthetics 60° 0.7 57 Synthetics 40° 0.45 The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative, as it may vary depending on the 54 Programme duration (Minutes) For the duration of the programmes, please refer to the display on the control panel.
electrolux 4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers. 6. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet. 5. Open the porthole, take out the inlet hoses from the drum and remove the polystyrene block fitted on the door seal. Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc.
electrolux 25 Caution! Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor. 35° 45° Water inlet The inlet hoses are supplied with the appliance and can be found inside the machine drum. Do not use the hoses from your previous machine to connect to the water supply. 1. Connect the hoses with the angled connection to the machine. The hot water hose is provided with a red nut and must be linked on the right side.
electrolux • Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the machine. In this case, make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine is emptying. This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall. • In a sink drain pipe branch. This branch must be above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm above the ground. • Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm.
electrolux 27 Environment concerns The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
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