Electrolux EW 1255 F User manual

WASHING MACHINE

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

EW 1255 F

124 974 980

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.

Guide to use the Instruction Book

The following symbols will be found in the text to guide you throughout the instructions:

Safety instructions

Hints and tips

Environmental information

Our contribution to the protection of the environment: we use recycled paper.

Warnings 4-5

Discarding 5

Tips for environmental

protection 5

Technical specifications 6

Installation 7

Transit devices 7

Positioning 7

Water inlet 8

Water drainage 8

Electrical connection 8

Your new washing machine 9

Description of the appliance 9

Detergent dispenser drawer 9

Use 10

Control panel 10

Controls 10

Washing hints 11

Sorting the laundry 11

Temperatures 11

Maximum loads 11

Laundry weights 11

Removing stains 11

Detergents and additives 12

International wash code symbols 13

Operating sequence 14-15

Washing programmes 16-17

Maintenance 18

Bodywork 18

Detergent dispenser drawer 18

Drain filter 18

Water inlet filter 19

Emergency emptying out 19

Frost precautions 19

Something not working? 20-21

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Content

General safety

• In the event of a fault, do not attempt to repair the

appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by

inexperienced persons may cause damage.

• If repairs are needed, contact an authorised

service centre and ask for genuine spare parts.

• This appliance is designed to be used by adults.

Children must not be allowed to touch the controls

or play with the product.

• During high temperature wash cycles the glass

door becomes very hot. Do not touch it.

• Pets sometimes climb into washing machines.

Check the drum before each use.

Installation

• All internal packing must be removed before using

the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to

the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective

transit devices are not removed or are not

completely removed. Refer to the relevant

paragraph in the instruction book.

• Any electrical work required to install this

appliance must be carried out by a qualified

electrician.

• Any plumbing work required to install this

appliance must be carried out by a qualified

plumber.

• After having installed the machine, check that it is

not standing on its electrical supply cable.

• If the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor,

ensure that air can circulate freely between the

adjustable feet and the floor.

Warnings

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. Follow the

instructions in the instruction book.

• Make sure that all pockets are empty. Objects

such as coins, safety pins, pins and screws can

cause extensive damage.

• Do not machine wash garments saturated with

petroleum, methylated spirits, trichlorethylene, etc.

If such fluids have been used to remove stains

prior to washing, wait until they have completely

evaporated from the fabric before placing

garments in the appliance.

• Place small items such as socks, belts, etc. in a

cloth bag or pillowcase to prevent them getting

trapped between the drum and the tub.

• Use only the recommended quantities of fabric

softener. An excessive amount could damage the

laundry.

• 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.

• Always check that water has emptied out before

opening the door. If not, drain the water following

the instructions in the instruction book.

• Always unplug the appliance and shut the water

tap after use.

The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before

installing or using the appliance.

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Discarding

Tips for environmental

protection

Child safety

• Children are often not aware of the dangers of

electrical appliances. When the machine is

working, children should be carefully supervised

and not allowed to play with the appliance.

• The packaging components (e.g. plastic film,

polystyrene) can be dangerous to children -

suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach.

• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of

children’s reach.

• When the appliance is to be scrapped, pull the

plug out of the socket, cut off the electrical supply

cable and destroy the plug with the remaining

cable. Disable the door catch in order to prevent

children from becoming trapped inside while

playing.

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.

Machine

Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance.

Help to keep your country tidy!

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.

• When small loads are washed, use only half to two

thirds of the recommended amount of detergent.

• 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.

Technical specifications

DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm

Width 60 cm

Depth 57 cm

MAXIMUM LOAD Cotton 6 kg

Synthetics, delicate fabrics 2 kg

Woollens 1 kg

SPIN SPEED 1200 rpm max.

POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY 220-230V/50 Hz

TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 2200 W

MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION 10 A

WATER PRESSURE Minimum 5 N/cm2

Maximum 80 N/cm2

This appliance complies with the following EEC Directives:

73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 relating to low voltage

89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 relating to electromagnetic compatibility

Transit devices

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. Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the rear

right-hand bolt.

2. Lay the machine on its back, taking care not to

squash the hoses. This can be avoided by placing

one of the corner packing pieces between the

machine and the floor.

3. Remove the polystyrene blocks from the underside

of the machine.

4. Release the two plastic bags by removing the

adhesive strip.

Carefully remove the right-hand bag (1) then the

left-hand bag (2) by pulling them towards the

centre of the machine.

5. Set the machine upright and remove the two

remaining bolts from the back.

6. Pull out the three plastic pegs from the holes into

which the bolts were fitted.

7. Plug the open holes with the plugs which you will

find on the back of the machine.

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.

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Installation

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Water inlet

Connect the water inlet hose to a tap with a 3/4"

thread after having inserted the small filter “A”

supplied with the machine.

The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the

machine can be turned in any direction. Simply loosen

the fitting, rotate the hose and retighten the fitting,

making sure there are no water leaks.

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.

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. Run it along the

floor; only the part near the drainage point must be

raised.

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, in

accordance with current wiring regulations.

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 should be carried

out by our Service Centre.

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Your new washing machine

1 Detergent dispenser drawer

2 Control panel

3 Door handle

4 Filter

5 Adjustable feet

Detergent dispenser drawer

Prewash

Main wash

Fabric softener

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Description of the appliance

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Your new washing machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry

with low water, energy and detergent consumption.

■The temperature selector dial allows you to

choose the most suitable temperature for your

laundry.

■Automatic cooling of the wash water to

60°C before draining, with the 95°C

programmes.

This reduces thermal shock to fabrics, helping to

prevent creasing.

■The special wool programme with its new

delicate wash system treats your woollens with

extreme care.

■The anti-unbalance device ensures that the

washing machine remains stable when spinning.

Use

Control panel

1 Programme chart

The programme chart in the interior part of the

detergent dispenser drawer provides a general view

of programmes available.

2 Spin reduction button

By pressing this button the spin speed is reduced as

follows:

•normal programmes for cotton and linen from

1200 rpm to 650 rpm;

•gentle programmes from 900 rpm to 650 rpm for

synthetics and delicates and from 1000 rpm to

650 rpm for woollens.

3 Quick wash button

By pressing this button on programmes Cand Gthe

wash time is reduced.

This button is particularly useful when slightly soiled

garments have to be washed.

Max. recommended temperature: 40°C.

4 Intensive rinse button

By pressing this button with normal programmes for

cotton and linen, rinses are carried out with more water.

It is recommended in those areas where water is

particularly soft and for people with sensitive skin.

5 Anti-crease button

By pressing this button laundry remains in the water

of the last rinse to prevent the formation of creases.

To drain water, press this button again (the laundry

will be spun) or select drain programme M.

6 ON/OFF button

By pressing this button the machine is switched on

and off.

7 Temperature selector dial

By turning this dial to the right or to the left it is

possible to select the desired temperature.

Position : the machine uses water taken directly

from the water supply, without heating it.

8 Programme selector dial

By turning it clockwise, you choose the desired

wash programme.

Important!

The programme selector dial must be turned only

when the machine is off.

9 Control light

It is on when the machine is started and goes off

when the ON/OFF button is pressed again.

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