user manual Washer-dryer EWX 14550 W
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electrolux 3 • Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced people may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts. 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.
electrolux • Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum. To prevent children and pets becoming trapped inside the drum the machine incorporates a 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 counterclockwise until the groove is vertical.
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 Temperature This button allows you to increase or decrease the washing temperature. Spin Reduction By pressing this button you can change the spin speed of the selected programme. Rinse hold By selecting this function the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. Before opening the door it will be necessary to empty out the water. To empty out the water, please read the paragraph «At the end of the programme».
electrolux 7 • 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. • Selected drying time After selecting a drying programme, the drying time is displayed in minutes or in hours and minutes (e.g. 130 mins = 2.10 ).
electrolux By pressing these 2 buttons again, the acoustic signal is reactivated. Child safety lock This device permits you to leave the appliance unattended and not to worry that children might be injured by or cause damage to the appliance. This function remains enabled also when the washing machine is not working. There are two different ways to set this option: 1. Before pressing button 8 : it will be impossible to start the machine. 2.
electrolux 9 Select the required programme by turning the programme selector dial (1) Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. The washing machine will propose a temperature and automatically select the maximum spin value provided for the programme you have chosen. You can change these values by operating the corresponding buttons. The green pilot light of the button 8 starts to flash. The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or counterclockwise.
electrolux To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted, press the button 8 again . If you have chosen a delayed start, the machine will begin the countdown. If an incorrect option is selected, the red pilot light of the button 8 blinks for 3 times the message Err is displayed for a few seconds. Select the Time Manager option by pressing buttons 10 By pressing these buttons repeatedly, the duration of the washing cycle can be increased or decreased.
electrolux 11 After closing the door, it is necessary to select the programme and options again and to press button 8 . At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. Three blinking 0.00 appear on the display and the pilot light of button 8 goes off. Some acoustic signals sound. If a programme or an option that ends with water left in the tub has been selected, the door remains locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out before opening the door.
electrolux 7. Turn the selector dial to the O position to switch the machine off. 8. Remove the laundry. Automatic washing and drying (NONSTOP programme) For NON-STOP programmes, the recommended load size is 3 kg for cotton and 2 kg for synthetic. Note! It is also possible also to dry up to 4 kg of cotton items (see the «Drying Programme» table). Do not use a dosing device/ball when carrying out a washing and drying programme. 1. Load the laundry. 2. Add detergent and fabric softener. 3.
electrolux 13 Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste.
electrolux Level Characteristic Degrees of water hardness German °dH French °T.H. Level Characteristic Degrees of water hardness German °dH French °T.H. 1 soft 0-7 0-15 3 hard 15-21 26-37 2 medium 8-14 16-25 4 very hard > 21 > 37 Drying Hints Preparing the drying cycle As a dryer, the appliance works on the condensation principle. Therefore, the water tap must be open and the drain hose must drain water into a sink or into the drain pipe, even during the drying cycle.
electrolux 15 Washing programmes Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options COTTONS 90°-Cold Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm Max. load 6 kg - Red. load 3 kg 1) For white and coloured cotton (normally soiled items). SPIN RINSE HOLD NO SPIN EXTRA RINSE TIME MANAGER COTTONS WITH PREWASH 90°-Cold Prewash - Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm Max. load 6 kg - Red.
electrolux Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options DRAIN Draining of water Max. load 6 kg For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the Rinse Hold option selected. RINSES Rinses Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm Max. load 6 kg With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton garments which have been washed by hand. The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final long spin.
electrolux 17 Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Detergent Compartment Options O = OFF For cancelling the programme which is running or to switch the machine off . 1) If you select the Quick option by pressing button 10 , we recommend that you reduce the maximum load as indicated. (Red. load = reduced load). Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results.
electrolux Important! Do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean the cabinet. Cleaning the dispenser drawer The detergent dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly. 1. Remove the detergent dispenser drawer by pulling it firmly. Remove any traces of accumulated powder. To aid cleaning, the top part of the additive compartment should be removed. 6. Insert the detergent dispenser drawer in the guide rails and push it in.
electrolux 19 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. 6. Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it. A B 3. Place a container close to the pump to collect any spillage. 4.
electrolux 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 re-tightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it.
electrolux 21 solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed below. During machine operation it is possible that the red pilot light of button 8 blinks, one of the following alarm codes appears on the display and some acoustic signals sound every 20 seconds to indicate that the machine is not working: • E10 : problem with the water supply. • E20 : problem with the water draining. • E40 : door open.
electrolux 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 hose connection. The drain or inlet hose is damaged. • Change it with a new one.
electrolux 23 Problem Possible cause/Solution The machine does not dry or does not dry properly: The drying time or the dryness degree has not been selected. • Select the drying time or the dryness degree. The water tap is not turned on E10 . • Open the water tap. The drain filter is clogged E20 . • Clean the drain filter. The machine is overloaded. • Introduce into the drum less laundry. The selected drying programme, time or dryness degree was not suitable for the laundry.
electrolux Consumption values Programme Energy consumption (KWh) Water consumption (litres) White Cottons 90° 2.1 57 Cottons 60° 1.2 53 Cotton ECO 60° 1) 1.02 42 Cottons 40° 0.7 53 Synthetics 40° 0.5 40 Delicates 40° 0.55 56 Wool/ Handwash 30° 0.25 58 Programme duration (Minutes) For the duration of the programmes, please refer to the display on the control panel.
electrolux 25 C 4. Unscrew and remove the two large rear bolts B and the six smaller bolts C . C 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. C B B C 5. Remove the bracket D and tighten up the six smaller bolts C . D Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc.
35° Accurate levelling prevents vibration, noise and displacement of the machine during operation. Caution! Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor. After having levelled the appliance, tighten the lock nuts. Water inlet An inlet hose is supplied and can been found inside the machine drum. Do not use the hose from your previous machine to connect to the water supply. Important! This appliance must be connected to a cold water supply.
electrolux 27 A Water drainage The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways. • 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.
electrolux The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres. An additional drain hose and joining piece is available from your local Service Centre. Building in This appliance has been designed to be built into the kitchen furniture. The recess should have the dimensions shown in picture A. - thickness 16-22 mm The height (C-Fig. C) depends on the height of the adjacent furniture's base.
electrolux 29 To enable a correct operation of this device, it is necessary to screw the counter-magnet (6) (steel disk + rubber ring) into the inner side of the door. Its position must correspond to the magnet (4) on the appliance (see picture D). If the door has to be opened from left to right, invert the position of the plates (7), the magnet (4) and the plate (5) (Fig. B and E). Mount the counter-magnet (6) and the hinges (1) as previously described.
electrolux Ecological hints To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these tips: • Normally soiled laundry may be washed without prewashing in order to save detergent, water and time (the environment is protected too!). • The machine works more economically if it is fully loaded. • With adequate pre-treatment, stains and limited soiling can be removed; the laundry can then be washed at a lower temperature.
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