Electrolux EWF 14981 W, EWF 12981 W, EWF 16981 W User Manual

User Manual

EWF 12981 W

EWF 14981 W - EWF 16981 W

Washing Machine

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Welcome to the world of Electrolux

Thank you for choosing a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will
provide you with lots of pleasure in the future. The Electrolux ambition is to offer a
wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable. You find
some examples on the cover in this manual. Please take a few minutes to study
this manual so that you can take advantage of the benefits of your new machine.
We promise that it will provide a superior User Experience delivering Ease-of­Mind. Good luck!

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Contents

Safety information..............................5

Product description ...........................7

Control panel.....................................8

Use....................................................9

Washing hints..................................22

International wash code symbol ......25

Washing programme..................26-27

Programme information ...................28

Care and cleaning ...........................30

Something not working....................33

Techical data ...................................37

Consumption values ........................38

Installation .......................................39

Environment concerns.....................43

Guarantee conditions ......................44

Customer service centres................45

The following symbols are used in this manual:

Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how
to avoid damaging the appliance.

General information and tips

Environmental information

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Safety Information

In the interest of your safety and to
ensure the correct use, before
installing and first using the
appliance, read this user manual
carefully, including its hints and
warnings. To avoid unnecessary
mistakes and accidents, it is
important to ensure that all people
using the appliance are thoroughly
familiar with its operation and safety
features. Save these instructions
and make sure that they remain
with the appliance if it is moved or
sold, so that everyone using it
through its life will be properly
informed on appliance use and
safety.

General safety

● It is dangerous to alter the

specifications or attempt to modify
this product in any way.

● During high temperature wash

programmes the door glass may get
hot. Do not touch it!

● Make sure that small pets do not

climb into the drum. To avoid this,
please check into the drum before
using.

● Any objects such as coins, safety

pins, nails, screws, stones or any
other hard, sharp material can cause
extensive damage and must not be
placed into the machine.

● Only use the advised quantities of

fabric softener and detergent.
Damage to the fabric can ensue if
you over-fill. Refer to the
manufacturer’s recommendations of
quantities.

● Wash small items such as socks,

laces, washable belts etc in a
washing bag or pillow case as it is
possible for such items to slip down
between the tub and the inner drum.

● Do not use your washing machine to

wash articles with whalebones,
material without hems or torn
material.

● Always unplug the appliance and

turn off the water supply after use,
clean and maintenance.

● Under no circumstances should you

attempt to repair the machine
yourself. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons 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. Serious
damage can occur to the product
and to property if this is not adhered
to. See relevant section in the user
manual.

● After having installed the appliance,

check that it is not standing on the
inlet and drain hose and the worktop
is not pressing the electrical supply
cable.

● If the machine is situated on a

carpeted floor, please adjust the feet
in order to allow air to circulate freely

● Always be sure, that there is no

water leakage from hoses and their
connections after the installation.

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● If the appliance is installed in a

location subject to frost, please read
the “dangers of freezing”chapter.

● Any plumbing work required to install

this appliance should be carried out
by a qualified plumber or competent
person.

● Any electrical work required to install

this appliance should be carried out
by a qualified electrician or
competent person.

Use

● This appliance is designed for

domestic use. It must not be used
for purposes other than those for
which it was designed.

● Only wash fabrics which are

designed to be machine washed.
Follow the instructions on each
garment label.

● Do not overload the appliance. See

the relevant section in the user
manual.

● Before washing, ensure that all

pockets are empty and buttons and
zips are fastened. Avoid washing
frayed or torn articles and treat
stains such as paint, ink, rust, and
grass before washing. Underwired
bras must NOT be machine washed.

● Garments which have been in

contact with volatile petroleum
products should not be machine
washed. If volatile cleaning fluids are
used, care should be taken to
ensure that the fluid is removed from
the garment before placing in the
machine.

● Never pull the power supply cable to

remove the plug from the socket;
always take hold of the plug itself.

● Never use the washing machine if

the power supply cable, the control
panel, the working surface or the
base are damaged so that the inside
of the washing machine is
accessible.

Child safety

● This washing machine is not

intended for use by young children
or infirm persons without
supervision.

● Young children should be supervised

to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.

● The packaging components (e.g.

plastic film, polystyrene) can be
dangerous to children - danger of
suffocation! Keep them out of
children’s reach

● Keep all detergents in a safe place

out of children’s reach.

● Make sure that children or pets do

not climb into the drum. To avoid this
the machine incorporates 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 anti-clockwise until
the groove is vertical.

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Product description

Detergent dispenser drawer

Control panel

Door opening handle

Drain pump

Adjustable feet

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Prewash

Wash

Fabric Softener

Various programme charts in different
languages are supplied with the
appliance. One is on the front side of
the detergent dispenser drawer and
the others are attached into the user
manual assy. The chart in the drawer
can be easily be replaced: remove the
chart from the drawer by pulling it
towards the right and insert the chart
with the language required.

Detergent dispenser drawer

Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry
with low water, energy and detergent consumption.

The New Jet system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption
so saving energy.

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Control panel

Programme selector dial

Display

Temperature button

Spin reduction button

Options buttons

Confirm button

Start/Pause button

Time manger buttons

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Spin

Options

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Time

Start/Pause

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Use

First Use

● Ensure that the electrical and water

connections comply with the
installation instructions.

● Remove the polystryrene block and

any material from the drum.

Setting the language

When switching on the appliance for the
first time, by turning the programme
selector dial, you must set the language in
which you want the indicators in the
display to appear. When the appliance is
switched on again all indicators in the
display will appear in this language.

Important!

If the display is not showing any language,
the appliance has already been switched
on once. In such case, if you would
change the language setting, press at the
same time Te m p. and Spin buttons for 6
seconds to activate the menu language.
By pressing the «Options» buttons
you can scroll all the available languages.
Press the Ok button twice to confirm your
choice.

Setting the time

After having chosen the language you
must set the time prior to the first wash
and when changing to and from daylight
savings time.
The clock setting permits you to
modify/set up the current time. It is
important to keep it updated as the
current END Cycle Time depends on it.

With a short/single time pressure of the
«Options» buttons, the time varies
minute by minute. With a continue
pressure of the same buttons, the time
varies 10 minutes by 10 minutes.
Press the Ok button to fix the current time.

Daily Use

Customize your appliance

This appliance is provided of a «settings»
menu that allows you to modify the
factory settings as you want.

When you switch on the machine, by
turning the programme selector dial,
press the «Options» buttons to
activate the Options menu. By pressing
again the same buttons you can move
through all the available options till when
you locate the «Settings» menu. Press
«Ok» to access in the menu. Use again
«Up/Down» buttons to scroll all the
settings and press «Ok» button to
confirm your choice.

Setting the sound volume

The sound setting permits you to modify
the volume of the sound emitter. By
pressing the «Options» buttons,
you can choose between different
volume levels from

0 to 9 (0 = no sound;

9 = max.).

Press Ok button to confirm your choice.

Setting the brightness

The Brightness setting allows you to
modify the backlight intensity of the
display.

By pressing the «Options»
buttons, you can increase or decrease
the brightness.
You can choose between different levels
from

0 to 9 (0 = min. - 9 = max.).

Press Ok button to confirm your choice.

Setting the contrast

The Contrast setting allows you to
modify the optical characteristic of the
display.

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By pressing the «Options»
buttons, you can increase or decrease
the contrast.
You can choose between different levels
from 0 to 9 (0 = min. - 9 = max.).

Press Ok button to confirm your choice.

Reset settings

The Reset setting function allows you to
re-apply the factory settings.
Press Ok button to activate this
function.

Press Ok button to confirm your choice.

Return to main menu

This setting function allows you to return
to the options menu.
Locate the «Back» option by
pressing the «Options» .

Press Ok button to confirm your choice.

Acoustic signals

The machine is provided of an acoustic
device, which sounds in the following
cases:

● when the appliance is switched on

● by pressing the Start/Pause button

● at the end of the cycle

● in the event of operating problems

If you want disable the acoustic
signals, except for the event of
operating problems, please refer to the
previous chapter «setting the sound
volume».

Load the laundry

Open the door by carefully pulling the
door handle outwards. Place the laundry
in the drum, one item at a time, shaking
them out as much as possible. Close
the door.

Measure out the detergent and the
fabric softener

Pull out the dispenser drawer until it
stops. Measure out the amount of
detergent required, pour it into the main
wash compartment and, if you wish
to carry out a programme with the
«prewash» or «stain» phase, pour it into
the compartment marked .

If required, pour fabric softener into the
compartment marked (the amount
used must not exceed the “MAX” mark
in the drawer). Close the drawer gently.

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Select the required programme

Turn the programme selector dial to the
required programme. When the
appliance is switched on, a frielndly
jingle can be heard, at the same time
the Electrolux logo appears on the
display and, for few seconds, a short
description of the selected programme
is shown in last 2 rows of the display.
After having selected the programme,
the appliance will propose on the
display the following information:

temperature
spin speed
selected option icons
soil degree (*)
washing programme duration
end of washing cycle

The START/PAUSE button light will start
flashing.

(*) Only with Normal, Synthetics and

Delicates programmes.

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The selector dial is divided into following
sections:

● Cottons

● Special : Synthetics , Delicates

, Wool

,

Handwash , Silk

, Miniprogramme

,

Rinses ,

Drain , Spin .

● Favourite programmes: 1, 2, 3.

The selector dial can be turned either
clockwise or anticlockwise. Position O to
Reset programme/ Switching OFF of the
machine.

At the end of the programme the
selector dial must be turned to
position O, to switch the machine off.

Attention!

If you turn the programme selector dial
to another programme when the
machine is working, on the display will
appear the following message: «Please

turn the programme selector dial in
the last used position».

The machine will not perform the new
selected programme.

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Display

Note!

The DISPLAY is used for setting a large
number of functions and combine them
with each other using only a few control
elements (1 programme selector dial
and 8 buttons). This simple control
method is made easy thanks to the
interactive display. Interactive means
that the washing machine display
changes to reflect each step you have
entered. This ensures that only those
settings that make sense are made. You
are able to see the current settings at
any time in the information panel and in
the option row.

The display shows the following
information:

Duration of the selected programme

After selecting a programme, the
duration of the washing programme (A)
and the extimated end of cycle (B) are
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.

Programme progress display

After you have pressed the Start/Pause
button, the display of the the machine
shows which phase of the programme
wash is performing. On the display you
can see the symbol of the selected type
of fabric, the current phase, the duration
of the wash programme and the end of
cycle. When the machine performs the
washing phase the display shows also
some animated bubbles that simulate
the moving of the water.

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1600

60

Spin

Options

Temp

Filling

Spin

A

2:00

0

20:33

Ok

Time

B

Start/Pause

Temp

Temp

Temp

Temp

Washing

Spin

Rinsing

Spin

Draining

Spin

Spinning

Spin

Options

Options

Options

Options

Options

2:00

20:33

Ok

1:37

20:33

Ok

0:59

20:33

Ok

0:40

20:33

Ok

0:20

20:33

Ok

Time

Start/Pause

Time

Start/Pause

Time

Start/Pause

Time

Start/Pause

Time

Start/Pause

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Delay

The selected delay time value (up to 20
hours max.) appears on the right side of
the display close to the relevant icon
that it is lighted-on.
The delay time value decreases every
minute.

Alarm codes

In the event of operating problems,
some alarm codes can be displayed, for
example «Cannot fill water. Please

check that the tap is open and then
press START» (please see paragraph

“Something not working”).

End of programme

When the programme has finished the
messages «Door Unlocked» and
«Finished» appear alternatively.
The door icon remains lighted-on to
inform that the wash cycle has finished
and the door can be opened.

If your laundry is not removed during 10
minutes after the programme is finished,
the backlight of the display switches off
and the energy saving system will be
enabled.
Only the Start/Pause button pilot light is
flashing to indicate that the appliance
has to be switched off.
By pressing any buttons the appliance
will come out from the energy saving
status and you could set another
washing programme or swich off the
appliance.

Programme Option buttons

Depending on the programme, different
functions can be combined. These must
be selected after choosing the desired
programme and before depressing the
Start/Pause button.

Select the temperature

Press this button repeatedly to increase or
decrease the temperature, if you want
your laundry to be washed at a
temperature different from the one
proposed by the washing machine.

Maximum temperatures are 95°C for
white cottons, 60°C for coloured
cottons and synthetics, 40°C for
delicates, wool and fabrics to be
handwashed, 30°C for silk, while
corresponds to cold wash.

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Delay Start

Spin

Options

Cannot fill water.
Please check that the tap is
open and then press START

Temp

Spin

Options

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Time

23:00

Start/Pause

Ok

Time

Start/Pause

Ok

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Spin

Options

Ok

Time

Start/Pause

Door Unlocked

Temp

Finished

Spin

Options

20:33

Time

20:33

Start/Pause

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Select the spin speed or No spin or
Night Cycle or Rinse Hold option

Press the Spin button repeatedly to
change the spin speed, if you want your
laundry to be spun at a speed different
from the one proposed by the washing
machine.

Maximum speeds are:

● for Cotton:

1200 rpm for model EWF 12981 W;
1400 rpm for model EWF 14981 W;
1600 rpm for model EWF 16981 W;

● for Synthetics: 900 rpm;

● for Wool and Handwash: 1000 rpm

● for delicate fabrics, Silk and

Miniprogramme: 700 rpm.

No spin option eliminates all the
spin phases and increases the number
of rinses for cottons, synthetics, deli­cates and silk.

Rinse Hold : by selecting this
option the water of the last rinse is not
emptied out to prevent the fabrics from
creasing. When the programme has
finished the display shows the icon of
the selected programme and the
message «Finished», while on the right of
the display the end cycle and the current
time appear. The buzzer sounds a short
jingle, the Start/Pause light is off and the
door is locked to indicate that the water
must be emptied out.

To empty out the water:

● select the (Drain), (Spin)

programme

● reduce the spin speed if needed, by

means of the relevant button

● depress Start/Pause button

● at the end of the programme, on the

display is shown the (Door) icon
and the «Door Unlocked» message.
The door can be opened.

Night Cycle : by selecting this
option, the machine will not drain the
water of the last rinse, so as not to
wrinkle the laundry.

As all spinning phases are suppressed,
this washing cycle is very noiseless and
it can be selectionned at night or in
times with a more economical power
rate. On cotton, synthetics, delicates
and silk programmes the rinses will be
performed with more water.

When the programme has finished the
display shows the icon of the selected
programme, below the icon of the
selected programme and the message
«Finished», while on the right of the
display the end cycle and the current
time appear. The Start/Pause light is off
and the door is locked to indicate that
the water must be emptied out.

To empty out the water, please
read the previous option steps.

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1200

Spin

Options

Ok

Time

Start/Pause

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Select the options

Depending on the selected programme
only certain options are available and
shown during the selection phase.

Note: Not all the options are compatible
between themselves. The uncompatible
option icons will disappear.

The required options must be selected
after having choosen the desired
programme and before depressing the
START/PAUSE button.

By pressing the «Options»
buttons, you can activate the options
menu. Using Up or Down button
you can move through all the available
options.

The display will show, using all the
visible area, the selected option in
highlighted mode. The corresponding
icon will appear on the right side of the
display and just below it, a short
message describes the status of the
option (Off or On).

Press the Ok button to activate and
confirm your choice, press it again to
deactivate the selected option.

Once you have completed the selection
of the options, press «Temp» or «Spin»
buttons or simply wait 10 seconds to
return the display in the default status.

The selected icons will be shown on the
display.

Prewash: select this option if you
wish your laundry to be prewashed before
the main wash (not available for Wool,
Handwash, Silk and Miniprogramme).
The Prewash ends with a short spin at
650 rpm in programmes for cotton and
synthetic fabrics, whereas in the program
for delicate fabrics the water
is only drained.

Easy Iron: selecting this option
the laundry is gently washed and spun
to avoid any creasing. In this way
ironing is easier. Furthermore the
machine will perform some additional
rinses for cottons synthetics. This
function can be used for cotton and
synthetic fabrics. If this option is
selected for cotton programmes, the
spin speed automaticaly will reduce to
900 rpm.

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60

Temp

Spin

Options

Temp

Back

Prewash

Stain

Spin

Options

Back

2:0 0

Time

20:33

Start/Pause

Ok

Prewash

Stain

Temp

Spin

1600

60

Temp

Spin

Time

On

Off

Start/Pause

Ok

Options

Options

On

Ok

2:0 0

20:33

Ok

Time

Start/Pause

Time

Start/Pause

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Extra Rinse: this option can be

selected with all programmes except
the Wool, Handwash, Silk programmes
and Miniprogramme. The machine
performs some additional rinses.
This option is recommended for people
who are allergic to detergents, and in
areas where the water is very soft.

Stain: select this button if you wish
to add to the washing of heavy soiled
laundry a stain phase: at the
temperature of 40°C the special
detergent for stains is loaded from the
compartment marked .
This function is available in cotton,
synthetic and delicate programmes with
a temperature of 40° or higher.
The washing time will be prolonged by
few minutes.
The «Prewash» and the «Stain» options

cannot be selected together.

Half Load: select this option to

reduce water consumption on the rinse
cycle when washing ONLY a smaller
load of cottons or linens (maximum load
size = 3,5 kg).
The machine performs the rinses with
less water.

End Time (Delay Start): this
option makes it possible to delay the
starting of the washing program by 30
min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then
by 1 hour till 20 hours. The delay you
have selected is indicated on the
display. The end time will increase in
order to show you the selected delay.

You must select this option after you
have set the programme and before you
press the Start/Pause button.

If you wish to add laundry in the
machine during the delay time you will
press Start/Pause button to put the
machine in pause.

Add the laundry, close the door and
press Start/Pause button again.

You can cancel the delay time at any
moment, before you press the
Start/Pause button.

Selecting the delayed start.

• By pressing Up or Down
button you can move through the
options menu till you locate «End
Time».

• Press Ok button to activate this option
(the visualized time starts to flash).

• By pressing Up or Down
button you can increase or decrease
the delay time.

• Press Ok button to confirm your delay.

• Press «Temp.» or «Spin» button to
return the display to the default status.

• Press the Start/Pause button to start
the programme. The programme will
start after the selected delay has
expired.

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Settings

End Time

Child Lock

Spin

Options

1

Settings
End Time
Child Lock

Temp

Spin

Options

1

21:30

Ok

2

23:00

Ok

2

Time

Start/Pause

Time

Start/Pause

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Cancelling the delayed start

• Depress “Start/Pause” button to
pause the appliance.

• By pressing Up or Down
button you can move through the
options menu till you locate «End
Time».

• Press Ok button to activate this option
(the visualized time starts to flash).

• By pressing Down button you can
decrease the «End Time» to the
current time.

• Press Ok button to confirm your
choice.

• Press «Temp.» or «Spin» button to
return the display to the default status.

• Depress “Start/Pause” button to start
immediately the programme.

The Delay Start cannot be selected
with Drain programme.

Child Lock: your appliance is
provided of CHILD SAFETY LOCK,
which permits you to leave the
appliance not supervised with the door
closed without having the worry that
children might be injured by or cause
damage to the appliance.
Set this option before pressing the
Start/Pause and after having selected
the required programme wash.

Programme End Time

Delay selected

This function remains enable also when
the washing machine is not working.

Setting Child Lock option:

• press the «Options» buttons
to activate the options menu

• by pressing the Up or Down
locate the Child Lock option

• press the Ok button to enable this
option. The corresponding icon
changes your status from Off to On
and the following message appears
on the display: «Press and
buttons for 5 seconds to unlock
machine».

• by pressing «Temp.» or «Spin» button
the display returns the default status.

If you press any key after the
programme has started with «child lock»
enabled, the display shows the
message «Machine is locked, use key
combination to unlock it».
At the end of the programme it is
necessary to press simoultaneously

and buttons for 5 seconds
until the display will show the message
«Machine unlocked» to select a new
programme.

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Delay Start

Temp

Spin

Options

23:00

Start/Pause

Ok

End Time

Child Lock

Save Favourite

Temp

Spin

Options

1

Off

Ok

2

Time

On

Start/Pause

Press and togheter for

5 seconds to unlock machine

Temp

Spin

Options

Ok

Time

Start/Pause

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Favorite: Programme settings that

are frequently used can be saved (e.g.
cotton, 60°C, 1200 rpm, with Prewash
and Extra Rinse).
There are 3 memory spaces available
for this purpose in the last 3 position of
the programme selector dial. The
saved programme can be selected in
the same way as any other wash
programme by means of the selector
dial.

Saving Favourite programme:

• select the desired programme and
required options

• press the «Options» buttons
to activate the options menu

• by pressing the Up or Down
locate the «Save Favourite» option
and depress OK button

• by pressing or select the
number of “Favourite” (1-2-3) in which
you wish memorize your customized
programme.

• press the Ok button to save the
selected programme. On the display
appears the message «Saved» in
highlighted mode.

• by pressing «Temp.» or «Spin» button
the display returns the default status.

To change the memorized programme
setting repeat the procedure from the
beginning.

Note

If the memory space is already used by
a programme previously selected, the
display will show ther message
«Favourite already used. Press OK to
overwrite it. Press and to
cancel». Depress then «OK» button to
memorize the new programme.

The Favourites programme cannot be
erased, but you can only overwrite
them with another preferred washing
programmes (see Note).

Wash Guide: this appliance is
provided of a wash guide menu that
you allow to select the most suitable
temperature, spin speed and options
to wash your laundry.

In the Wash Guide menu you can also
locate a Stain Guide, that contains
important informations on how to
remove the most rappresentative
stains, and a Demo Mode ideal for
shop floor demonstrations (not suitable
for the customer).

Selecting the Wash Guide:

• press the «Options» buttons

to activate the options menu

• by pressing the Up or Down

button you can locate the Wash
Guide option

• press the Ok button to enter into the

Wash Guide menu

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Child Lock

Save Favourite

Temp

Spin

Back

Options

FAVOURITE 1
FAVOURITE 2
FAVOURITE 3

Spin

Options

Temp

Time

Start/Pause

Ok

Time

Start/Pause

Ok

Wash Guide

Temp

Half Load

Settings

Spin

Options

1

Ok

Time

Start/Pause

2

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• by pressing the Up or Down
button you can move through the
following list: Temperature Guide, Spin
Speed Guide, Option Guide, Stain
Guide and Demo Mode

• press the Ok button to enter into the
selected help Guide and by pressing
the Up or Down you can
read all the explanations of the
selected one.

• to consult the informations of another
Guide you must return to the Wash
Guide menu selecting the «Back»

symbol and repeat the

procedure starting from the 4th point.

• by pressing «Temp.» or «Spin» button
the display returns to the default
status.

Select the “Time Manager” option

This function allows you to modify the
washing time, automatically proposed by
the washing machine. By pressing the
«Time» manager buttons «

+/-» repeatedly,

the duration of the washing cycle can be
increased or decreased.

The Time Manager option cannot be
selected with Economy programme.

The soil level icon visualized on the
display will change to indicate which
type of soil degree you have chosen.

(*) Max. load for cotton: 3,5 kg.

Max. load for synthetic and
delicate: 2 kg.

Note

Once the programme has started the
“Time Manager” option cannot be
changed.

Soil

Level

Icon Type of fabric

Intensive For heavy soiled items

Normal For normal soiled items

Daily For daily soiled items

Light For slightly soiled items

Quick For very slightly soiled items

Super

Quick (*)

For items used or worn for a

short time

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1600

60

Temp

Spin

Options

02:00

20:33

Ok

Time

Start/Pause

Temp

Back

Temperature guide

Spin Speed Guide

Spin

Options

1

60 Degrees

White/coloured cottons and synthetics.

Temp

Temp

Spin

Back

Spin

Options

Options

Time

Start/Pause

Ok

2

Time

Start/Pause

Ok

Ok

Time

Start/Pause

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The availability of these soil level icons
change according to the type of fabric
as shown in the chart.

Select the Start/Pause

To start the selected programme, press
the “Start/Pause” button; the green
pilot light stops flashing.
On the display will appear the icon, and
alternatively the name and the running
phase of the selected programme to
indicate that the appliance starts
operating and the door is locked.

To interrupt a programme which is
running, depress the “Start/Pause”
button: the green pilot light starts to
flash and the icon and the current phase
of the selected programme appears on
the display to indicate that the appliance

is paused.
To restart the programme from the point
at which it was interrupted, press the
“Start/Pause” button again.

If you have chosen a delayed start, the
machine will begin the countdown.

Altering an option or a running
programme

It is possible to change only the options
vizualised on the display by means of

and buttons before the
programme carries them out. Before you
make any change, you must pause the
washing machine by pressing the
“Start/Pause” button.

Changing a running programme is
possible only by resetting it. Turn the
programme selector dial to “O” and
then to the new programme position,
press the “Ok” button to cancel the
previous washing programme. The
washing water in the tub will not emptied
out. Start the new programme by
depressing the “Start/Pause” button
again.

Interrupting a programme

Depress the “Start/Pause” button to
interrupt a programme which is running,
the corresponding light starts to flash.
Depress the button again to restart the
programme.

Cancelling a programme

Turn the selector dial to “O” and then
in the new selected programme.
Press the Ok button to cancel the
programme which is running.
Now press the Start/Pause button to
start the new programme.

Fabric Soil Level

Cottons

90°C

X X X X X X

60/50°C

X X X X X X

40°C

X X X X X X

30°C

X X X X X X

(cold)

X X X X X X

Synthetics

Delicates

60/50°C

X X X X

40°C

X X X X

40°C

X X X X

30°C

X X X X

30°C

X X X X

(cold)

X X X X

(cold)

X X X X

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Temp

Filling

Spin

Options

02:00

Time

20:33

Start/Pause

Ok

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Opening the door after the
programme has started

First set the machine to pause by pressing
the “Start/Pause” button. The
corresponding message will appear on
the display.
If the “door” icon and the message «Door
unlocked» will appear on the display, the
door can be opened.
If the “door” icon and the message «Door
unlocked» will not appear on the display,
this means that the machine is already
heating, that the water level is above the
bottom edge of the door or that the drum
is turning.
In this case the door can not be opened.

If you cannot open the door but you need
to open it you have to switch the machine
off by turning the selector dial to “O”. After
about 3 minutes the door can be opened

(pay attention to the water level and
temperature!).

At the end of the programme

The machine stops automatically.
If the Rinse Hold” or Night Cycle

options have been selected, the
“Start/Pause” light goes off, the icon of
the selected programme and the
message «Finished» appear on the
display and the door remains locked to
indicate that the water must be emptied
out before opening the door.

To empty out the water please read
the steps on the Night Cycle option
paragraph.

Turn the programme selector dial to “O”
to switch the machine off. Remove the
laundry from the drum and carefully check
that the drum is empty.

If you do not intend to carry out another
wash, close the water tap. Leave the door
open to prevent the formation of mildew
and unpleasant smells.

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columns and margins electrolux 2222 electrolux washing hints

Washing hints

Sorting 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.

Temperatures

Before loading the laundry

Never wash whites and coloureds
together. Whites may lose their
“whiteness” in the wash.

New coloured items may run in the first
wash; they should therefore be washed
separately the first time.

Make sure that no metal objects
are left in the laundry (e.g. hair
clips, safety pins, pins).

Button up pillowcases, close zip
fasteners, hooks and poppers. Tie any
belts or long tapes.

Remove persistent stains before
washing.

Rub particularly soiled areas with a
special detergent or detergent paste.

Treat curtains with special care. Remove
hooks or tie them up in a bag or net.

Maximum loads

Recommended loads are indicated in
the programme charts.

General rules:
Cotton, linen: drum full but not too

tightly packed;

Synthetics: drum no more than half full;
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.

Laundry weights

The following weights are indicative:

Removing stains

Stubborn stains may not be removed by
just water and detergent. It is therefore
advisable to treat them prior to washing.

Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water.
For dried stains, soak overnight in water
with a special detergent then rub in the
soap and water.

90°

for normally soiled white
cottons and linen (e.g. tea
cloths, towels, tablecloths,
sheets...)

50°/60°

for normally soiled, colour
fast garments (e.g. shirts,

night dresses, pyjamas....) in

linen, cotton or synthetic
fibres and for lightly soiled
white cotton (e.g.
underwear).

30°-40°

for delicate items (e.g. net
curtains), mixed laundry
including synthetic fibres and
woollens bearing the label
«pure new wool, machine
washable, non-shrink».

1200 gbathrobe

100 gnapkin
700 gquilt cover
500 gsheet
200 gpillow case
250 gtablecloth
200 gtowelling towel
100 gtea cloth
200 gnight dress
100 gladies’ briefs
600 gman’s work shirt
200 gman’s shirt
500 gman’s pyjamas
100 gblouse
100 gmen’s underpants

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Oil based paint: moisten with benzine

stain remover, lay the garment on a soft
cloth and dab the stain; treat several
times.

Dried grease stains: moisten with
turpentine, lay the garment on a soft
surface and dab the stain with the
fingertips and a cotton cloth.

Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water
or a rust removing product used cold.
Be careful with rust stains which are not
recent since the cellulose structure will
already have been damaged and the
fabric tends to hole.

Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse
well (whites and fast coloureds only).

Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach
(whites and fast coloureds only).

Ball point pen and glue: moisten with
acetone (*), lay the garment on a soft
cloth and dab the stain.

Lipstick: moisten with acetone as
above, then treat stains with methylated
spirits. Remove any residual marks from
white fabrics 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 acetone (*),
then with acetic acid; treat any residual
marks on white fabrics with bleach and
then rinse thoroughly.

Tar stains: first treat with stain remover,
methylated spirits or benzine, then rub
with detergent paste.

(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk.

Detergents and additives

Good washing results also depend on
the choice of detergent and use of the
correct quantities to avoid waste and
protect the environment. Although
biodegradable, detergents contain
substances which, in large quantities,
can upset the delicate balance of nature.

The choice of detergent will depend on
the type of fabric (delicates, woollens,
cottons, etc.), the colour, washing
temperature and degree of soiling.

All commonly available washing machine
detergents may be used in this
appliance:

• powder detergents for all types of
fabric,

• powder detergents for delicate fabrics
(60°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.

The detergent and any additives must
be placed in the appropriate
compartments of the dispenser drawer
before starting the wash programme.

If using concentrated powder or liquid
detergents, a programme without
prewash must be selected.

The washing machine incorporates a
recirculation system which allows an
optimal use of the concentrated
detergent.

Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser
drawer compartment marked just
before starting the programme.

Any fabric softener or starching additives
must be poured into the compartment
marked before starting the wash
programme.

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24 electrolux washing hints

Follow the product manufacturer’s
recommendations on quantities to use
and do not exceed the «MAX» mark

in the detergent dispenser drawer.

Quantity of detergent to be used

The type and quantity of detergent will
depend on the type of fabric, load size,
degree of soiling and hardness of the
water used.

Water hardness is classified in so-called
“degrees” of hardness. Information on
hardness of the water in your area can
be obtained from the relevant water
supply company, or from your local
authority.

Follow the product manufacturers’
instructions on quantities to use.

Use less detergent if:

• you are washing a small load,

• the laundry is lightly soiled,

• large amounts of foam form during
washing.

Degrees of water hardness

Level

Degrees

German

°dH

French

°T.H.

Characteristic

1 0-7 0-15soft
2 8-14 16-25medium
3 15-21 26-37hard
4 > 21 > 37very hard

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International wash code symbol electrolux 25

95

60

60

40

40

40

30

30

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International wash code symbols

These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry.

Energetic wash

Max. wash

temperature

95°C

Delicate wash

Bleaching Bleach in cold water Do not bleach

Ironing Hot iron

max 200°C

Max. wash

temperature

60°C

Max. wash

temperature

40°C

Warm iron

max 150°C

Max. wash

temperature

30°C

Lukewarm iron

max 110°C

Hand wash Do not

wash
at all

Do not iron

Dry cleaning Dry cleaning

Drying Flat On the line On clothes

in all solvents

Dry cleaning in

perchlorethylene,

petrol, pure alcohol,

R 111 & R 113

hanger

Dry cleaning

in petrol,

pure alcohol

and R 113

Tumble dry

high
temperature

low
temperature

Do not

dry clean

Do not

tumble dry

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Washing programmes

Programme/

Temperature

Type of laundry Options

Description of

programme

Cottons

Normal

95°-

White

and coloured

cotton:e.g. sheets,

tablecloths, household
linen,

shirts, blouses,

underwear

.

Spin Reduction

//

////

Main wash from 95°C
to (cold)
3 rinses
Long spin

Cottons

Eco

95°-40°

White and coloured
cotton economy,

lightly-normally soiled
items, shirts, blouses,
underwear.

Spin Reduction

//

////

Main wash from 95°C
to 40°C
3 rinses
Long spin

Synthetics

60°-

Synthetic or mixed
fabrics, underwear,

coloured garments,
non-shrink shirts,
blouses.

Spin Reduction

//

///

Main wash from 60°C
to (cold)
3 rinses
Short spin

Delicates

40°-

Delicate fabrics, for
example curtains.

Spin Reduction

//
//

Main wash from 40°
to (cold)
3 rinses
Short spin

Handwash

40°- Cold

Special programme
for hand washing
fabrics.

Spin Reduction

/

Main wash from 40°
to (cold)
3 rinses
Short spin

Wool

40°-30°

Specially tested
programme for wool
garments bearing the
“Pure new wool, non­shrink, machine
washable” label.

Spin Reduction

/

Main wash from 40°
to (cold)
3 rinses
Short spin

Stain option can be selected only at the
temperature of 40°C or higher.

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Rinse

Separate rinse cycle
for cotton hand
washed items.

Spin Reduction

//

/

3 rinses
Long spin

Drain

For emptying out the
last rinse water in
programmes with the
Rinse Hold or Night
Cycle option.

Draining of water

Spin

Separate spin for
cottons.

Spin Reduction

Drain and long spin

Programme/
Temperature

Type of laundry Options

Description of

programme

Washing programmes

Max. load:

Cottons ........................................7 kg

Synthetics and Delicates ..............3 kg

Wool and Handwash ....................2 kg

Silk ................................................1 kg

O

For cancelling the
wash programme
which is running and
for switching the
machine off.

Silk

30°

Max. load 1 kg

Silk items to be
gentle washed and
spun.

Spin Reduction

//

Main wash at 30°C
3 rinses
Short spin

Mini­programme
30°

Max. load 3 kg

To be used for
laundry which is
lightly soiled or which
needs freshening up.

Spin Reduction

//

Main wash at 30°C
2 rinses
Short spin

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Programme information

28 electrolux programme information

Miniprogramme

This is a complete programme that can be combined with
the following options: spin speed reduction, no spin, rinse
hold or night cycle, delayed start.
To be used for laundry which is lightly soiled or which needs
freshening up.
Max load 3 kg;
Washing temperature 30°C
Programme duration 30 minutes
Final spin speed 700 r.p.m.

Silk

Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed
synthetics items. Washing temperature is 30°C.
The maximum spin speed is automatically reduced to 700
rpm.

Wool and

Handwash

Washing programme for machine washable wool as
well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics
with the “hand washing” care symbol .
The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by
Woolmark for the washing of machine washable Woolmark
products provided that the garments are washed according
to the instructions on the garment label and those issued
by the manufacturer of this washing machine.

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Programme information

Rinses

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 spin at
maximum speed.
The spin speed can be reduced by depressing the
corresponding button.

Drain

For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes
with the Rinse Hold and Night Cycle option.
Turn first the programme selector dial to O, then select
programme Drain and depress the Start/Pause button.

Spin

Separate spin for hand washed garments and after
programmes with Rinse Hold and Night Cycle
option. Before selecting this programme the selector dial
must be turned to O. You can choose the speed by means
of the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun.

O = Cancelling/OFF

To reset a programme and to switch off the machine turn
the selector dial to O. Now can a new programme be
selected.

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30 electrolux care and cleaning

Care and cleaning

You must DISCONNECT the appliance
from the electricity supply, before you
can carry out any cleaning or
maintenance work.

Descaling

The water we use normally contains
lime. It is a good idea to periodically use
a water softening powder in the
machine. Do this separately from any
laundry washing, and according to the
softening powder manufacturer's
instructions. This will help to prevent the
formation of lime deposits.

After each wash

Leave the door open for a while. This
helps to prevent mould and stagnant
smells forming inside the appliance.
Keeping the door open after a wash will
also help to preserve the door seal.

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.

Cleaning the dispenser drawer

The washing powder and additive
dispenser drawer should be cleaned
regularly.
Remove the drawer by pressing the
catch downwards and by pulling it out.
Flush it out under a tap, to remove any
traces of accumulated powder.

To aid cleaning, the top part of the
additive compartment should be
removed.

Cleaning the drawer recess

Having removed the drawer, use a small
brush to clean the recess, ensuring that
all washing powder residue is removed
from the upper and lower part of the
recess.
Replace the drawer and run the rinse
programme without any clothes in the
drum.

C0067

C0066

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Cleaning the pump

The pump should be inspected 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:

• Disconnect the appliance.

• If necessary wait until the water has

cooled down.

• Open the pump door.

• Place a containfer close to the pump

to collect any spillage.

• Pull out the emergency emptying

hose, place it in the container and
remove its cap.

• When no more water comes out,

unscrew the pump cover and remove
it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up
spillage of water when removing the
cover.

• Remove any objects from the pump
impeller by rotating it.

• Put the cap back on the emergency
emptying hose and place the latter
back in its seat.

• Screw the pump cover fully in.

• Close the pump door.

Warning!

When the appliance is in use and
depending on the programme selected
there can be hot water in the pump.

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P0038

P1115

P1114

P1117

32 electrolux care and cleaning

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 filter

If your water is very hard or contains
traces of lime deposit, the water inlet
filter may become clogged.

It is therefore a good idea to clean it
from time to time.

Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the
water inlet hose. Clean the filter using a
hard bristle brush. Tighten up the inlet
hose.

The dangers of freezing

If the machine is exposed to
temperatures below 0°C, certain
precautions should be taken.

• Turn off the water tap.

• Unscrew the inlet hose.

• Place the end of the emergency
emptying hose and that of the inlet
hose in a bowl placed on the floor and
let water drain out.

• Screw the water inlet hose back on
and reposition the emergency
emptying hose after having put the
cap on again.

P1090

• When you intend to start the machine
up again, make sure that the room
temperature is above 0°C.

Emergency emptying out

If the water is not discharged, proceed
as follows to empty out the machine:

• pull out the plug from the power
socket;

• close the water tap;

• if necessary, wait until the water has
cooled down;

• open the pump door;

• place a bowl on the floor and place
the end of the emergency emptying
hose into the bowl. Remove its cap.
The water should drain by gravity into
the bowl. When the bowl is full, put
the cap back on the hose. Empty the
bowl. Repeat the procedure until water
stops flowing out;

• clean the pump if necessary as
previously described;

• replace the emergency emptying hose
in its seat after having plugged it;

• screw the pump cover again and
close the door.

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Something not working

Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be
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 it is possible that the red Start/Pause
pilot light flashes, one of the following messages appear on the display and the
buzzer sounds a jingle to indicate that the machine is not working:

● problem with the water supply:

«Cannot fill water. Please that the tap is open and then press START»

● problem with water draining:

«Cannot drain the water. Please check that the filter is clean and then press START»

● door open:

«Please check that the door is closed properly and then press START».

Once the problem has been eliminated, press the Start/Pause button to restart the
programme. If after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.

Malfunction Possible cause Solution

The washing machine does
not start:

● The door has not been

closed.

(Please check that

the door is closed properly
and then press START).

● The plug is not properly

inserted in the power
socket.

● There is no power at the

socket.

● The main fuse has blown.

● The selector dial is not

correctly positioned and the
Start/Pause button has not
been depressed.

● The delay start has been

selected.

● Close firmly the door.

● Insert the plug into the

power socket.

● Please check your domestic

electrical installation.

● Replace the fuse.

● Please turn the selector dial

and press the Start/Pause
button again.

● If the laundry are to be

washed immediately, cancel
the delay start.

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The machine fills then
empties immediately:

● The end of the drain hose is

too low.

● Refer to relevant paragraph

in “water drainage” section.

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34 electrolux something not working

Malfunction Possible cause Solution

The machine does not
empty and/or does not spin:

● The drain hose is squashed

or kinked.

(Cannot drain the
water. Please check that the
filter is clean and then press
START)

● The drain pump is clogged.

(Cannot drain the water.
Please check that the filter is
clean and then press START)

● The the option or

has been selected.

● The laundry is not evenly

distributed in the drum.

● Check the drain hose

connection.

● Clean the drain pump.

● Disable the option or

● Redistribute the laundry.

There is water on the floor: ● Too much detergent or

unsuitable detergent
(creates too much foam)
has been used.

● 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.

● The drain hose is damaged.

● The cap on the emergency

emptying hose has not
been replaced after
cleaning the pump.

● Reduce the detergent

quantity or use another one.

● Check the water inlet hose

connection.

● Change it with a new one.

● Put the cap back on the

emergency emptying and
place the latter back in its
seat.

The machine does not fill: ● The water tap is closed.

(Cannot fill water. Please that
the tap is open and then press
START)

● The inlet hose is squashed

or kinked.

(Cannot fill water.
Please that the tap is open
and then press START)

● The filter in the inlet hose is

blocked.

(Cannot fill water.
Please that the tap is open
and then press START)

● The door is not properly

closed.

(Please check that
the door is closed properly
and then press START)

● Open the water tap.

● Check the inlet hose

connection.

● Clean the water inlet hose

filter.

● Close firmly the door.

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Malfunction Possible cause Solution

The machine vibrates or is
noisy:

● The transit bolts and

packing have not been
removed.

● The support feet have not

been adjusted.

● The laundry is not evenly

distributed in the drum.

● Maybe there is very little

laundry in the drum.

● Check the correct

installation of the appliance.

● Check the correct levelling

of the appliance.

● Redistribute the laundry.

● Load more laundry.

The door will not open: ● The programme is still

running.

● The door lock has not been

released.

● There is water in the drum.

● Wait the end of washing

cycle.

● Wait for the Door icon

and the corresponding
message appearing.

● Select drain or spin

programme to empty out
the water.

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Unsatisfactory washing
results:

● Too little detergent or

unsuitable detergent has
been used.

● Stubborn stains have not

been treated prior to
washing.

● The correct temperature

was not selected.

● Excessive laundry load.

● Increase the detergent

quantity or use another one.

● Use commercial products to

treat the stubborn stains.

● Check if you have selected

the correct temperature.

● Introduce into the drum less

laundry.

The machine makes an
unusual noise

● The machine is fitted with a

type of motor which makes
an unusual noise compared
with other traditional
motors. This new motor
ensures a softer start and
more even distribution of
the laundry in the drum
when spinning, as well as
increased stability of the
machine.

No water is visible in the
drum

● Machines based on modern

technology operate very
economically using very little
water without affecting
performance.

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36 electrolux something not working

Malfunction Possible cause Solution

If you are unable to identify or solve the
problem, contact our service centre.
Before telephoning, make a note of the
model, serial number and purchase date
of your machine: the Service Centre will
require this information.

Mod. ..........

Prod. No. ...........

Ser. No. .........

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Spinning starts late or the
machine does not spin:

● 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. If,
after 10 minutes, the
laundry is still not evenly
distributed in the drum, the
machine will not spin. In this
case, redistribute the load
manually and select the
spin programme.

● Redistribute the laundry.

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Technical data

Dimensions Width 60 cm

85 cm

63 cm

Height

Depth

Water supply pressure Minimum 0,05 MPa

0,8 MPa

Maximum

Cotton
Synthetics
Delicates
Handwash
Silk
Miniprogramme

Maximum Load 7 kg

3 kg
3 kg
2 kg
1kg
3kg

Maximum

Spin Speed 1200 rpm (EWF 12981 W)

1400 rpm (EWF 14981 W)
1600 rpm (EWF 16981 W)

Electrical connection Voltage

- Overall power - Fuse

Information on the electrical connection is given on
the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance
door

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38 electrolux consumption value

The consumption data shown on this
chart is to be considered purely
indicative, as it may vary depending on
the quantity and type of laundry, on the
inlet water temperature and on the
ambient temperature. It refers to the
highest temperature for each wash
programme.

(*) The programme “Cottons Eco ” at

60°C is the reference programme for
the data entered in the energy label,
in compliance with EEC 92/75
standards.

Consumption values

Water

consumption

(in litres)

Programme Energy

consumption

(in kWh)

Programme

duration

(in minutes)

Cottons Normal 95° 2.360

Cottons Eco 60° (*)

1.1945

Synthetics 60°

0.945

Delicates 40°

0.556

Wool 40°

0.3552

For the duration of the programmes,

please refer to the display on the

control panel.

Silk 30° 0.2550

Miniprogramme 30° 0.2550

Rinses 0.140

Drain --

Spin --

Handwash 40° 0.3552

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Installation

Unpacking

All transit bolts and packing must be
removed before using the appliance.

You are advised to keep all transit
devices so that they can be refitted if the
machine ever has to be transported
again.

1. After removing all the packaging,
carefully lay machine on it’s back to
remove the polystyrene base from the
bottom.

2. Remove the power supply cable and
the draining hose from the hose
holders on the rear of the appliance.

3. With a suitable spanner unscrew and
remove the central rear bolt A. Slide
out the relevant plastic spacer.

HEC0001

HEC0008

4. Unscrew and remove the two large
rear bolts B and the six smaller bolts
C.

5. Remove the bracket D and tighten up
the six smaller bolts C.

C

C

HEC0014

HEC0011S

D

HEC0003S

C

C

B

B

HEC0002S

A

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40 electrolux installation

6. Open the porthole, take out the inlet
hose from the drum and remove the
polystyrene block fitted with the
adhesive tape on the door seal.

7. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two
large ones with the corresponding
plastic plug caps supplied in the bag
containing the instruction booklet.

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.
Level the washing machine by raising or
lowering the feet. The feet may be tight
to adjust as they incorporate a self
locking nut, but the machine MUST be
level and stable.
If necessary, check the setting with a
spirit level.
Any necessary adjustment can be made
with a spanner.

HEC0005

HEC0010

Accurate levelling prevents vibration,
noise and displacement of the machine
during operation.Never place cardboard,
wood or similar materials under the
machine to compensate for any
unevenness in the floor.

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.

1. Open the porthole and extract the
inlet hose.

2. Connect the hose with the angled
connection to the machine.

Do not place the inlet hose
downwards. Angle the hose to the
left or right depending on the
position of your water tap.

HEC0006

HEC007S

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3. Set the hose correctly by loosening
the ring nut.

After positioning the inlet hose, be
sure to tighten the ring nut again to
prevent leaks.

4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4”
thread. Always use the hose supplied
with the appliance.

The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If
it is too short and you do not wish to
move the tap, you will have to purchase
a new, longer hose specially designed
for this type of use.

The inlet hose is provided with a water
stop device, which protects against
damage caused by water leaks in the
hose which could develop due to natural
ageing of the hose. This fault is shown
by a red sector in the window “A”.
Should this occur, turn the water tap off
and refer to your Service Centre to
replace the hose.

A

P0352

P0351

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.

Directly into a drain pipe at a
height of not less than 60 cm and not

more than 90 cm. The end of the drain
hose must always be ventilated, i.e.
the inside diameter of the drain pipe
must be larger than the outside diameter
of the drain hose.

The drain hose must not be kinked.

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.

P1118

P0022

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Electrical connection

This machine is designed to operate on
a 220-230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz
supply.

Check that your domestic electrical
installation can take the maximum load
required (2.2 kW), also taking into
account any other appliances in use.

Connect the machine to an earthed
socket.

The manufacturer declines any
responsibility for damage or injury
through failure to comply with the above
safety precaution. Should the appliance
power supply cable need to be
replaced, this must be carried out by our
Service Centre.

Please ensure that when the appliance is
installed the power supply cable is easily
accessible.

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Environment concerns

Packaging materials

The materials marked with the symbol

are recyclable.
>PE<=polyethylene
>PS<=polystyrene
>PP<=polypropylene
This means that they can be recycled by

disposing of them properly in
appropriate collection containers.

Old machine

Use authorised disposal sites for your
old appliance. Help to keep your country
tidy!

The symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product
may not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable 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. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product, please
contact your local city office, your
household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.

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.

• Measure out detergent according to
the water hardness, the degree of
soiling and the quantity of laundry
being washed.

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European guarantee

This appliance is guaranteed by
Electrolux, in each of the countries listed
in the following page, for the period
specified in the appliance guarantee or
otherwise by law. If you move from one
of these countries to another of these
countries the appliance guarantee will
move with you subject to the following
qualifications:

● The appliance guarantee starts from

the date you first purchased the
appliance which will be evidenced
by production of a valid purchase
document issued by seller of the
appliance.

● The appliance guarantee is for the

same period and to the same
extent for labour and parts as exists
in your country of residence for this
particular model or range of
appliances.

● The appliance guarantee is personal

to the original purchaser of the
appliance and cannot be transferred
to another user.

● The appliance is installed and used

in accordance with instructions
issued by Electrolux and is only
used within the home, i.e. is not
used for commercial purposes.

● The appliance is installed in

accordance with all relevant
regulations in force within your new
country of residence.

The provisions of this European
Guarantee do not affect any of the rights
granted to you by law.

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Customer Service Centres

Should you need further assistance please contact your local Customer Service
Centre

www.electrolux.com

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Albania

[phone]

Rr. Pjeter Bogdani Nr. 7 Tirane

Belgique/België/Belgien

[phone]

Bergensesteenweg 719, 1502 Lembeek

Česká republika

[phone]

Budějovická 3, Praha 4, 140 21

Danmark

[phone]

Sjællandsgade 2, 7000 Fredericia

Deutschland

[phone]

Muggenhofer Str. 135, 90429 Nürnberg

Eesti

[phone]

Mustamäe tee 24, 10621 Tallinn

España

[phone]

Carretera M-300, Km. 29,900 Alcalá de Henares Madrid

France

www.electrolux.fr

Great Britain

[phone]

Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire LU4 9QQ

Hellas

[phone]

4, Limnou Str., 54627 Thessaloniki

Hrvatska

[phone]

Slavonska avenija 3, 10000 Zagreb

Ireland

[phone]

Longmile Road Dublin 12

Italia

[phone]

C.so Lino Zanussi, 26 - 33080 Porcia (PN)

Latvija

[phone]

Kr. Barona iela 130/2, LV-1012, Riga

Lituania

[phone]

Verkiu, 2 9, 09108 Vilnius, Lithuania

Luxembourg

[phone]

Rue de Bitbourg, 7, L-1273 Hamm

Magyarország

[phone]

H-1142 Budapest XIV, Erzsébet királyné útja 87

Nederland

[phone]

Vennootsweg 1, 2404 CG - Alphen aan den Rijn

Norge

[phone]

Risløkkvn. 2 , 0508 Oslo

Österreich

[phone]

Herziggasse 9, 1230 Wien

Polska

[phone]

ul. Kolejowa 5/7, Warsaw

Portugal

[phone]

Quinta da Fonte - Edificio Gonçalves Zarco - Q35 -2774-518 Paço de Arcos

Romania

[phone]

Str. Garii Progresului 2, S4, 040671 RO

Schweiz-Suisse-Svizzera

[phone]

Industriestrasse 10, CH-5506 Mägenwil

Slovenija

[phone]

Tr aška 132, 1000 Ljubljana

Slovensko

[phone]

Electrolux Slovakia s.r.o., Electrolux Domáce spotrebiče SK, Seberíniho 1, 821 03 Bratislava

Suomi

www.electrolux.fi

Sverige

[phone]

Electrolux Service, S:t Göransgatan 143, S-105 45 Stockholm

Türkiye

[phone]

Tarlabași caddesi no : 35 Taksim Istanbul

Россия

[phone]

129090 Москва, Олимпийский проспект, 16, БЦ “Олимпик”

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ANC number: 132 978 151-01-492006

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