EWX127410W EN Washer Dryer User Manual
www.electrolux.com CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................3 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................6 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 7 4. CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................. 8 5. PROGRAMMES ....................................
ENGLISH 1. 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damages that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference. 1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety WARNING! Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.
www.electrolux.com • • • • • • • • • • • • The appliance shall be installed as a freestanding product or below the kitchen worktop if space margins permit. Do not install the appliance behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side, that would prevent the appliance door from being fully open. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation process. Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after installation.
ENGLISH • • • • • • • • • • • • Wipe away lint or packaging debris that has accumulated around the appliance. Items that have been soiled with substances such as vegetable or mineral oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers should be washed separately with an extra amount of detergent before being dried in the washer dryer. Do not use the appliance if items have been soiled with industrial chemicals. Do not dry unwashed items in the wash dryer.
www.electrolux.com 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 Installation The installation must comply with relevant national regulations. • • • • • • • • • • • • Follow the installation instructions supplied with the appliance. Do not install or use the appliance where the temperature can be less than 0°C or where it is exposed to the weather. Always keep the appliance vertical when it is being moved. Make sure that there is air circulation between the appliance and the floor.
ENGLISH – If a detergent ball is used, remove it before starting a drying programme. – Do not use a detergent ball if setting a non-stop programme. WARNING! Risk of injury or damage to the appliance. • • • • • Do not sit or stand on the open door. Do not dry dripping wet clothes in the appliance. 7 Cut off the mains electrical cable close to the appliance and dispose of it. Remove the door catch to prevent children or pets from becoming trapped in the drum.
www.electrolux.com 3.3 How to activate the child safety device To close the door, turn the device anticlockwise until the groove is vertical. This device prevents children or pets from being closed in the drum. Turn the device clockwise, until the groove is horizontal. You cannot close the door. 4. CONTROL PANEL 4.1 Control panel description 1 2 Drying 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TimeManager Cottons Cottons +Prewash Synthetics Cottons Economy Synthetics 90° 1200 60° 900 40° 30° 700 Temp.
ENGLISH 4.2 Display A B C D The display shows the following information: A Soil degree indicators: Intensive Normal Daily Light Quick Quick Refresh Super Refresh When you select a programme, the display shows the indicator of the soil de‐ gree automatically proposed by the appliance. B Child safety lock (see chapter «Settings»).
www.electrolux.com C Digit area: • • • • • • Duration of the selected programme After you select a programme, the duration is displayed in hours and mi‐ nutes (for example ). The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric. After the programme start, the time remaining is updated every minute. Selected drying time After you select the drying programme, the drying time is displayed in mi‐ nutes or in hours and minutes.
ENGLISH 11 5. PROGRAMMES 5.1 Programme Chart Programme Maximum Temperature range load Reduced load1) Maximum spin speed Programme description (Type of load and soil level) Washing programmes Cottons 90°C - (Cold) + Prewash Cottons + Prewash 90°C - (Cold) Synthetics 60°C - (Cold) Delicates 40°C - (Cold) Easy Iron 60°C - 7 kg 3.5 kg 1400 rpm White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal, heavy and light soil. 7 kg 3.5 kg 1400 rpm White cotton and coloured cotton. Heavy soil and normal soil.
www.electrolux.com Programme Maximum Temperature range load Reduced load1) Maximum spin speed Wool 40°C - 2 kg 900 rpm Machine washable wool, hand washable wool and other fabrics with «hand washing» care symbol3). 7 kg 1400 rpm White cotton and fast-coloured cotton. Nor‐ mal soil. The energy consumption decreases and the time of the washing programme is ex‐ tended. 2 kg Drying programme for synthetic items. 4 kg Drying programme for cotton items.
ENGLISH 13 Programme Drain ■ Rinses Silk ■ ■ ■ ■ Handwash ■ ■ ■ Wool ■ ■ ■ Cottons Economy ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 1) Set the spin speed. Make sure it is suitable for the type of fabric being washed. If you set the No Spin option then only the drain phase is available. 5.
www.electrolux.com 6. CONSUMPTION VALUES Stated values are obtained in laboratory conditions with relevant stand‐ ards. Different causes can change the data: the quantity and type of laundry and ambient temperature. Water pressure, the supply voltage and the temperature of inlet water may also affect the washing pro‐ gramme duration. Technical specifications may be changed without prior notice to improve the quality of product.
ENGLISH 15 RINSE HOLD 7.7 Time Manager • Press this button to increase or decrease the programme duration proposed by the appliance. • • Set this option to prevent the laundry from creases. The washing programme stops with the water in the drum. The drum turns regularly to prevent the laundry creases. The door stays locked. You must drain the water before opening the door. To drain the water refer to ‘At the end of the programme’. 7.
www.electrolux.com • • The indicator is on: the door cannot be opened. The appliance in working or has stopped with water left in the tub. The indicator flashes: the door is opening in some minutes. The programme is finished or the water has been emptied out. • The indicator is off: the door can be opened. 7.9 Start/Pause Press this button to start or to interrupt the selected programme. 8. SETTINGS 8.1 Acoustic signals The acoustic signals sound when: • The programme is completed.
ENGLISH 17 Always obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the detergent products. Detergent compartment for pre‐ wash phase. Detergent compartment for washing phase. CAUTION! Make sure that no laundry stays between the seal and the door. There is a risk of water leakage or damage to the laundry. Washing heavily oiled, greasy stains could cause damage rubber parts of the washing machine. 10.2 Using detergent and additives 1. Measure out the detergent and the fabric conditioner. 2.
www.electrolux.com seconds, then the duration of the programme will appear again. 2. Press the Start/Pause button. • The door is locked and the • • indicator is on. The appliance starts the countdown. When the countdown is completed, the programme starts automatically. You can cancel or change the set of the Delay Start before you press the Start/ Pause button. After pressing the Start/Pause button you can only cancel the Delay Start. To cancel the Delay Start: a.
ENGLISH 4. Close the door and press the Start/ Pause button again. The programme (or the Delay Start) continues. 10.10 At the end of the programme • The appliance stops automatically. Some acoustic signals sound (if they are activated). • In the display the value come on. The Start/Pause indicator goes off. goes When the door lock indicator off, you can open the door. • Remove the laundry from the appliance. Make sure that the drum is empty. Close the water tap.
www.electrolux.com The display shows the drying indicator and updates regularly the drying time value. The indicator locked. illuminates. The door is If you set only 10 minutes of drying phase, the appliance performs only a cooling phase. If the laundry is not sufficiently dry, set a short drying time again. 11.2 End of the drying programme The appliance stops automatically. • The acoustic signals sound (if they are active). In the display the value comes on.
ENGLISH The indicator locked. illuminates. The door is If you set only 10 minutes as drying phase, the appliance performs only a cooling phase. 12.3 End of the programme 21 4. Close the water tap. 12.4 Fluff in the fabrics During the washing and/or drying phase, some types of fabric, (sponge, wool, sweatshirt) could release fluff. The released fluff could stick to the fabrics during the next cycle. The appliance stops automatically. The acoustic signals sound (if they are active).
www.electrolux.com • • • • • – powder detergents for all types of fabric, – powder detergents for delicate fabrics (40 °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. Do not mix different types of detergents. To help the environment, do not use more than the correct quantity of detergent. Obey the instructions that you find on the on packaging of these products.
ENGLISH 13.10 Additional drying If, at the end of the drying programme, the laundry is still damp, set a short drying cycle again. WARNING! To avoid creasing and shrinkage do not overdry the laundry. 13.11 General Tips 23 Experience will help you to dry the laundry better. Take note of the duration of the cycles done before. To avoid the static charge at the end of the drying cycle: 1. Use fabric conditioner in the washing cycle. 2. Use special fabric conditioner for tumble dryers.
www.electrolux.com 14.5 Cleaning the detergent dispenser 1. 2. 1 MAX MAX 2 3. 4. MAX 14.6 Cleaning the drain filter The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if: • • • The appliance does not empty and/or spin. The appliance makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump. A problem with water draining is detected (see chapter “Troubleshooting” for more details).
ENGLISH A B 25 3. Place a container close to the pump to collect any spillage. A = Cover filter. B = Emergency emptying hose. 4. Release the emergency emptying hose, place it in the container and remove its cap cover. 1 2 5. When no more water comes out, unscrew the filter cover by turning it anti-clockwise and remove the filter. Use pliers, if necessary. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up any water spillages when removing the cover. Clean the filter under a tap, to remove any traces of fluff. 6.
www.electrolux.com 2 8. Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. Replace the filter into the pump by inserting it correctly into the special guides. Screw the filter cover firmly by turning it clockwise. 1 14.7 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter 1. 2. 1 2 3 3. 4. 45° 20° 14.
ENGLISH WARNING! Make sure that the temperature is more than 0 °C before you use the appliance again. The manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by low temperatures. 14.9 Emergency emptying out If the appliance does not drain the water, proceed as follows: 1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. 2. Close the water tap. 3. If necessary, wait until the water has cooled down. 27 4. Place a bowl on the floor and put the end of the emergency emptying hose into the bowl.
www.electrolux.com 15.2 Possible failures Problem Possible cause/solution The programme does not start. Make sure that the mains plug is connected to the mains socket. Make sure that the appliance door is closed. Make sure that there is not a damaged fuse in the fuse box. Make sure that the Start/Pause has been pressed. If the delay start is set, cancel the setting or wait for the end of countdown. Deactivate the Child Lock function if it is on (if available).
ENGLISH Problem Possible cause/solution There is water on the floor. Adjust manually the items in the tub and start the spin phase again. This problem may be caused by balance problems. 29 Make sure that the couplings of the water hoses are tight and there is not water leakages. Make sure that the drain hose have no damages. Make sure you use the correct detergent and the correct quantity of it.
www.electrolux.com Problem Possible cause/solution In case of an excessive amount of fluff in the drum, refer to section «FLUFF IN THE FAB‐ RICS». • • • • • Thoroughly clean the empty drum, the gasket and the door with a wet rag. Perform a rinse cycle. Put a wool or piled fabric rag inside the drum. Perform a drying cycle of 10 minutes. Remove the old wool cloth. Now you can wash other garments. After the check, activate the appliance. The programme continues from the point of interruption.
ENGLISH 31 Remove the internal film. Open the door. Remove the polystyrene piece from the door seal and all the items from the drum. Put one of the polystyrene packaging elements on the floor behind the appliance. Carefully put down the appliance with the rear side on it. Make sure not to damage the hoses. Remove the polystyrene protection from the bottom. Pull up the appliance in vertical position.
www.electrolux.com Remove the polystyrene block fitted on the door seal (if present). Pull out all items from the drum. Remove the power supply cable and the drain hose from the hose holders. Remove the three bolts. Use the key supplied with the appliance. Pull out the plastic spacers. Put the plastic caps in the holes. You can find these caps in the user manual bag. We recommend that you keep the packaging and the transit bolts for any movements of the appliance.
ENGLISH 33 16.2 Positioning and levelling • • • Install the appliance on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air circulation around the appliance is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Level the appliance by raising or lowering the feet. • The feet may be tight to adjust as they incorporate a self locking nut, but the appliance MUST be level and stable. If necessary, check the setting with a spirit level. Any necessary adjustment can be made with a spanner.
www.electrolux.com • Connect the water inlet hose to the cold water tap with 3/4" thread. CAUTION! Make sure that there are no leaks from the couplings. Do not use an extension hose if the inlet hose is too short. Contact the service centre for the replacement of the inlet hose. 16.4 Water drainage There are different procedures to connect the drain hose: With the plastic hose guide. • Make a U shape with the drain hose.
ENGLISH 35 Drain hose end • If the end of the drain hose looks like this (see the picture), you can push it directly into the stand pipe. Without the plastic hose guide. To a sink spigot • Refer to the illustration. Put the drain hose in the spigot and tighten it with a clip. • Make sure that the drain hose makes a loop to prevent particles going into the appliance from the sink. To a wall-pipe • Directly to a built-in drain pipe in the room wall and tighten it with a clip.
www.electrolux.com Installing anti-tilting device If the height of the counter is 820 mm or lower, you cannot install the antitilting device. Remove the screws of the top cover on the rear of the appliance and install the anti-tilting device as shown in the drawing. ~10mm Adjust the anti-tilting device so that the distance from the counter is 10mm. Loosen the nut counterclockwise with a 3mm wrench. Adjust the height and turn the nut clockwise to fix it. 16.
ENGLISH 16-22 mm X Ø 35 mm 416 mm 37 Door The dimensions of the door should be: • width 595 - 598 mm • thickness 16-22 mm • the height X depends on the height of the adjacent furniture's base. 22±1,5 mm 14 mm 595-598 mm 1 Hinges To mount the hinges it is necessary to drill two holes (dia. 35 mm, depth12.5-14 mm depending on the depth of door furniture) on the inner side of the door. The distance between the hole fixing centres must be 416 mm.
www.electrolux.com WARNING! Do not remove the screw B. D If the door has to be opened from left to right, invert the position of the plates E, the magnet D and the plate C. Mount the counter-magnet D and the hinges A as previously described. A C E B 17.
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