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132999730 EW1277F-EW1677F gb.qxd 8/29/00 11:37 AM Pagina 26 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners. Transport damages When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre.
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132999730 EW1277F-EW1677F gb.qxd 8/29/00 11:37 AM Pagina 28 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) Warnings The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. • Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the appliance is not in use. This preserves the door seal and prevents the formation of musty smells. Installation • All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance.
8/29/00 11:37 AM Pagina 29 Child safety (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) • Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach. • Children are often not aware of how dangerous electrical appliances can be. When the machine is working, children should be carefully supervised and not be allowed to play with the appliance. • Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum.
132999730 EW1277F-EW1677F gb.qxd 8/29/00 11:37 AM Pagina 30 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) Technical specifications DIMENSIONS Height Width Depth 85 cm 60 cm 58 cm MAXIMUM LOAD Cotton Synthetics Delicates Woollens 5.5 kg 2.5 kg 2.5 kg 2 kg SPIN SPEED 1200 rpm max. (EW 1277F) 1600 rpm max.
132999730 EW1277F-EW1677F gb.qxd 8/29/00 11:37 AM Pagina 31 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) Installation Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Check that the machine does not touch the wall or other kitchen units. Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or out. Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor.
132999730 EW1277F-EW1677F gb.qxd 8/29/00 11:37 AM Pagina 32 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) Water drainage Electrical connection The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways: This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply. 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.
132999730 EW1277F-EW1677F gb.qxd 8/29/00 11:37 AM Pagina 33 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) Your new washing machine This new washing machine, which is fitted with the Direct Spray system, patented Electrolux, meets all modern needs for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. • The programme selector dial combines the function of programme and temperature selection, making it easier to set the programme.
132999730 EW1277F-EW1677F gb.qxd 8/29/00 11:37 AM Pagina 34 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) Use Control panel 1200 900 700 500 EW 1277 F 1 2 3 4 1 Programme chart Position E corresponds to the ENERGY SAVING programme and position to “cold wash”. A programme chart in Spanish is supplied with the user manual. At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position O.
8/29/00 11:37 AM Pagina 35 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) • Synthetics, wool: 500/700 max 900 r.p.m. This option is not available with the wool programme and the Energy saving programme. • Delicates: 500 max 700 r.p.m. To be used for lightly soiled laundry. EW 1677 F 9 Extra rinse button • Cotton, linen: 500/700/1000 max 1600 r.p.m. Can be used with all programmes except the wool programme. The machine performs 4 rinses instead of 3.
132999730 EW1277F-EW1677F gb.qxd 8/29/00 11:37 AM Pagina 36 12 DISPLAY (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) The countdown is updated every hour. The display shows the following information: Cancelling - Duration of the programme Delayed start - Incorrect option selection - Alarm code - End of programme. Cancelling If a programme has been cancelled - programme selector dial on position O - three flashing dashes appear on the display.
2999730 EW1277F-EW1677F gb.qxd 8/29/00 11:37 AM If you have selected the Anti-crease option zero will not flash. Pagina 37 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) , the Prewash Main wash Rinses Stop with water in the tub 13 START/PAUSE button Spin Clogged filter End The END pilot light flashes in the event of operating problems. At the same time one of the following lights starts to flash and an alarm code appears on the display.
132999730 EW1277F-EW1677F gb.qxd 8/29/00 11:37 AM Pagina 38 Opening the door after the programme has started (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) B = Rinses With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin garments which have been washed by hand. The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final spin at the max. speed. The spin speed can be reduced by depressing button . First set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the START/PAUSE button.
8/29/00 11:37 AM Pagina 39 Laundry weights Washing hints The following weights are indicative: bathrobe Sorting the laundry napkin 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 90°/95° for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets...
132999730 EW1277F-EW1677F gb.qxd 8/29/00 11:37 AM Pagina 40 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) Quantity of detergent to be used 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. The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water used.
132999730 EW1277F-EW1677F gb.qxd 8/29/00 11:37 AM Pagina 41 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) International wash code symbols Energetic wash 95 60 40 30 Max. wash temperature 95°C Max. wash temperature 60°C Max. wash temperature 40°C Max. wash temperature 30°C Delicate wash 60 Bleaching Bleach in cold water 40 ENGLISH These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry.
132999730 EW1277F-EW1677F gb.qxd 8/29/00 11:37 AM Pagina 42 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) 4. Switch the machine on Operating sequence To switch the machine on, press the ON/OFF button : the mains-on light comes on. Before washing your first load of laundry, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60°C, with the machine empty, in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash compartment and start up the machine.
132999730 EW1277F-EW1677F gb.qxd 8/29/00 11:37 AM Pagina 43 7. Select the required options (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) The pilot light corresponding to the wash phase which is running is on. The light corresponding to the depressed button illuminates. The door light comes on to indicate that the door is locked. If you have selected the delayed start the machine starts its countdown. The display shows the delay or the duration of the programme. 10.
132999730 EW1277F-EW1677F gb.qxd 8/29/00 11:37 AM Pagina 44 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) Programme chart Washing programmes Consumption* Section light blue light blue light blue yellow black black Temp. 95° 60° ** Type of fabric White cotton Fast coloureds -30°- Non-fast 40° coloureds Programme description Wash at 95°C 3 rinses Normal spin Wash at 60°C 3 rinses Normal spin Wash at 30°40°C or cold wash 3 rinses Normal spin Additional functions Max.
132999730 EW1277F-EW1677F gb.qxd 8/29/00 11:37 AM Pagina 45 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) Programme chart Special programmes Consumption* Programme description Additional functions Max. load Energy kWh Water lt. Time min. blue A Soak Soak at 30°C stop with water in tub. To drain, depress START/PAUSE button . The machine automatically empties itself after 18 hours. 5.5 kg 0.4 22 20 blue B Rinses 3 rinses with liquid additives if required Spin 5.5 kg 0.
132999730 EW1277F-EW1677F gb.qxd 8/29/00 11:37 AM Pagina 46 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) Maintenance 1. Bodywork 3. Drain filter Clean the outside of the machine with warm water and a neutral, non-abrasive household detergent. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. The drain filter collects threads and small objects inadvertently left in the laundry. Check regularly that the filter is clean.
132999730 EW1277F-EW1677F gb.qxd 8/29/00 11:37 AM Pagina 47 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) 5. Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged (outlet pump is blocked, filter or drain hose are clogged), proceed as follows to empty out the machine: ENGLISH • pull out the plug from the power socket; • close the water tap; • if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down; • place a bowl on the floor; • put the drain hose end into the bowl and let the water come out.
132999730 EW1277F-EW1677F gb.qxd 8/29/00 11:37 AM Pagina 48 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) Something not working? Problems which you can resolve yourself.
8/29/00 11:37 AM Pagina 49 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) Problem Possible cause • Spinning starts late or the laundry is not spun enough: • The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum. This may happen several times before the unbalance disappears and normal spinning can resume.
