EWF 1293RB EN Washing Machine User Manual
www.electrolux.com CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................3 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................4 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 5 4. CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................. 6 5. PROGRAMME CHART................................
ENGLISH 1. 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference. 1.
www.electrolux.com • • • • If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance. Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects. 2.
ENGLISH 2.4 Use • WARNING! Risk of injury, electrical shock, fire, burns or damage to the appliance. • • • • • • 2.5 Service Use this appliance in a household only. Obey the safety instructions on the detergent packaging. Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance. Make sure that you remove all metal objects from the laundry. Do not put a container to collect possible water leakage under the appliance.
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ENGLISH 7 5. PROGRAMME CHART Programme Temperature range Maximum load Maximum spin speed Programme description (Type of load and soil level) Coton 90°C - Cold 9 kg 1200 rpm White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal soil and light soil. Coton 9 kg 1200 rpm White cotton and colour-fast cotton. Normal soil. The energy consumption decreases and the time of the washing programme is extended. Synthétiques 60°C - Cold 3,5 kg 1200 rpm Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Nor‐ mal soil.
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ENGLISH At programme start the display shows the duration programme for the maximum load capacity. During the washing phase the programme duration is automatically cal‐ culated and can be greatly reduced if the laundry load is lower than the maximum load capacity (e.g. Cotton 60°C, maximum load capacity 9 kg, the programme duration exceeds 2 hours; real load 1 kg, the programme duration don’t reach 1 hour). When the appliance is calculating the real programme duration a dot blinks in the display.
www.electrolux.com 7.2 Spin 7.5 Repassage Facile With this option you can change the default spin speed. The appliance carefully washes and spins the laundry to prevent the creases. The indicator of the set speed comes on. No Spin The appliance decreases the spin speed, uses more water and adapts the programme duration to the type of laundry. • The related indicator comes on. Additional spin options: • • • Set this option to deactivate all spin phases. Only the drain phase is available.
ENGLISH 11 The related indicator comes on.1) 8. SETTINGS 8.1 Extra Rinse With this option you can permanently have an extra rinse when you set a new programme. • To activate/deactivate this option touch the buttons and at the same time until the indicator comes on/goes off. With this option you can prevent that the children play with the control panel. To activate/deactivate this option, touch the buttons and 8.3 Acoustic signals The acoustic signals operate when: • • The programme is completed.
www.electrolux.com 10.3 Detergent compartments Detergent compartment for washing phase. If you use liquid detergent, put it immediately before you start the programme. Compartment for liquid addi‐ tives (fabric conditioner, starch). CAUTION! Do not exceed the MAX level. CAUTION! Flap for powder or liquid de‐ tergent. Make sure that no laundry stays between the seal and the door. There is a risk of water leakage or damage to the laundry. 10.4 Liquid or powder detergent 10.
ENGLISH 3. 13 4. B • • Position A for powder detergent (factory setting). Position B for liquid detergent. When you use the liquid detergent: • Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid detergents. • Do not put more liquid then the maximum level. • Do not set the delay start (or Finish in option). 10.5 Activating the appliance Press and hold for a couple of seconds button to activate or deactivate the the appliance. A tune sounds when the appliance is activated.
www.electrolux.com which you want the washing cycle to be finished. The display shows the number of hours you set (e.g. ) and the indicator above the button is on to show that his option is active. 2. Touch the button : • The door is locked. • The appliance starts the countdown. • When the countdown is completed, the programme starts automatically. You can cancel or change the set of the Fin différée option before you touch the button .
ENGLISH • • • Press the button for some seconds to deactivate the appliance. Close the water tap. Keep the door and the detergent drawer ajar, to prevent the mildew and odours. and the door lock indicator off, you can open the door. • • The indicator flashes to remind you to drain the water. is on. The The door lock indicator indicator of button flashes. The door stays locked. You must drain the water to open the door.
www.electrolux.com occurs, adjust manually the items in the tub and start the spin phase again. • 11.2 Stubborn stains For some stains, water and detergent is not sufficient. We recommend that you remove these stains before you put the items in the appliance. Special stain removers are available. Use the special stain remover that is applicable to the type of stain and fabric. 11.
ENGLISH 17 12.4 Door seal Always obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product. 12.3 Maintenance wash With the low temperature programmes it is possible that some detergent stays in the drum. Make regularly a maintenance wash. To do this: • • Regularly examine the seal and remove all objects from the inner part. Remove the laundry from the drum. Set the cotton programme with the highest temperature with a small quantity of detergent. 12.5 Cleaning the detergent dispenser 1. 2.
www.electrolux.com 12.6 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter 1. 2. 1 2 3 3. 4. 45° 20° 12.7 Frost precautions If the appliance is installed in an area where the temperature can be less than 0 °C, remove the remaining water from the inlet hose and the drain pump. Do this procedure also when you want to do the emergency drain. 1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. 2. Close the water tap. 3. Remove the water inlet hose. 4.
ENGLISH 19 13. TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 13.1 Introduction The start of the appliance does not occur or it stops during operation. First try to find a solution to the problem (refer to the table). If not, contact the Authorised Service Centre. With some problems, the acoustic signals operate and the display shows an alarm code: • - The appliance does not fill with water properly. • - The appliance does not drain the water.
www.electrolux.com Problem Possible solution The appliance does not • fill with water properly. • • • • • The appliance does not • drain the water. • • • • • The spin phase does • not operate or the washing cycle lasts lon‐ ger than usually. • • • There is water on the floor. • • • You cannot open the appliance door. • • • Make sure that the water tap is open. Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is not too low. For this information, contact your local water authority.
ENGLISH Problem Possible solution The appliance makes an unusual noise. • • • The appliance fills with water and drain imme‐ diately. • 21 Make sure the levelling of the appliance is correct. Refer to 'Installation instruction'. Make sure that the packaging and/or the transit bolts are removed. Refer to 'Installation instruction'. Add more laundry in the drum. The load may be too small. Make sure that the drain hose is in the correct position. The end of the hose may be too low.
www.electrolux.com Cold water Water supply 1) Maximum Load Cotton 9 kg Energy Efficiency Class Spin Speed A+++ Maximum 1200 rpm 1) Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread. 15. ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS Recycle the materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in applicable containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health and to recycle waste of electrical and electronic appliances.
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