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Washer-dryer
EWX 14550 W

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  • Page 1 user manual Washer-dryer EWX 14550 W...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2 electrolux Electrolux. Thinking of you. Share more of our thinking at www.electrolux.com CONTENTS Safety information Washing programmes Product description Drying Programmes Control panel Care and cleaning First use What to do if... Personalisation Technical data Daily use Consumption values Use - Drying Installation Use - Washing &...
  • Page 3 electrolux 3 Installation that the fluid is removed from the garment before placing in the machine. • This appliance is heavy. Care should be • As some duvets and eiderdowns should taken when moving it. be washed/dried in large commercial ma- •...
  • Page 4: Product Description

    4 electrolux To disable this device and restore the pos- sibility of closing the door, rotate the but- ton counterclockwise until the groove is vertical. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. Its new washing system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.
  • Page 5: Control Panel

    electrolux 5 Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for detergent used for pre- wash and soak phase or for stain remover used during the stain action phase (if availa- ble). The prewash and soak detergent is added at the beginning of the wash pro- gramme.
  • Page 6 6 electrolux Programme Selector Dial time you want appears on the display ac- cording to the fabrics (cottons or synthetics) It allows you to switch the appliance on/off you have to dry. For Cottons you can select and/or to select a programme. a drying time from 10 minutes to 250 minutes Temperature (4.10).
  • Page 7 electrolux 7 Display The display shows the following information: • End of programme 7.1: When the programme has finished three • Duration of the selected programme flashing zeros are displayed, the pilot light After selecting a programme, the duration 9 and the pilot light of button 8 go out and is displayed in hours and minutes (for ex- the door can be opened.
  • Page 8: First Use

    8 electrolux SYMBOLS ON THE CONTROL PANEL Programme dial = Cottons = Cottons + Prewash = Synthetics = Delicates = Easy Iron = Spin = Drain = Rinses = Special Programmes = Silk = Handwash = Wool = Energy Saving Programme (Cotton Economy) = Drying programmes Push buttons and pilot lights = Temperature...
  • Page 9: Personalisation

    electrolux 9 PERSONALISATION the appliance. This function remains enabled Acoustic signals also when the washing machine is not work- The machine is provided with an acoustic ing. device, which sounds in the following cases: There are two different ways to set this op- •...
  • Page 10 10 electrolux Reduce the spin speed by pressing button 3 By selecting a programme, the appliance proposes automatically the maximum spin speed provided for that programme. Press button 3 repeatedly to change the spin speed, if you want your laundry to be spun at a different speed.
  • Page 11 electrolux 11 2. Press button 6 once until the symbol 0’ is Important! The Time Manager cannot be displayed selected with the Economy programmes. 3. Press button 8 again to start the pro- The availability of these soil level icons gramme.
  • Page 12: Use - Drying

    12 electrolux You can select now a new programme. If a programme or an option that ends with water left in the tub has been selected, the Opening the door door remains locked to indicate that the wa- After the programme has started (or during ter must be emptied out before opening the the delay time) the door is locked, if you need door.
  • Page 13: Use - Washing & Drying

    electrolux 13 display shows three flashing zeros Note! The different type of cottons (towelling, « 0.00 ». sheets, shirts, and so on) or any laundry If you wish to open the door before or items rolling up during the spinning phase during the anti-crease phase or to inter- may result in partial dryness.
  • Page 14 14 electrolux Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a hooks and poppers. Tie any belts or long rust removing product used cold. Be careful tapes. with rust stains which are not recent since the Remove persistent stains before washing.
  • Page 15: Drying Hints

    electrolux 15 Your appliance incorporates a recirculation hardness (from degree of hardness II). system which allows an optimal use of the Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. concentrated detergent. The quantity of detergent can then al- Follow the product manufacturer’s recom- ways be adjusted to degree of hardness I (= soft).
  • Page 16: Washing Programmes

    16 electrolux The average drying time for a timed drying Additional drying are indicated in the «Drying programmes» If the laundry is still damp at the end of the chapter. The experience will help you to dry drying programme, select a short drying cy- your laundry in a more suitable way, accord- cle again.
  • Page 17 electrolux 17 Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Detergent Options Maximum Spin Speed Compartment Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry SPIN SPIN Drain and long spin Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm Max. load 6 kg Separate spin for hand washed garments and after pro- grammes with the Rinse Hold and Night Cycle option selected.
  • Page 18: Drying Programmes

    18 electrolux Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Detergent Options Maximum Spin Speed Compartment Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry COTTONS ECONOMY SPIN 90°-40° RINSE HOLD Main wash - Rinses NO SPIN Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm EXTRA RINSE Max.
  • Page 19 electrolux 19 After each wash Flush it out under a tap, to remove any traces of accumulated powder. Leave the door open for a while. This helps To aid cleaning, the top part of the additive to prevent mould and stagnant smells form- compartment should be removed.
  • Page 20: Drain Pump

    20 electrolux 2. Run a washing cycle without any washing to clean off any cleaning agent residues. Programme: Short Cotton Programme at maximum temperature and add approx. 1/4 measuring cup of detergent. Door seal Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate eventual possible objects that could be trapped in the fold.
  • Page 21 electrolux 21 7. Put the cap back on the emergency emp- tying hose and place the latter back in its seat. 8. Screw the pump fully in. Frost precautions If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows: 1.
  • Page 22: What To Do If

    22 electrolux WHAT TO DO IF... Certain problems are due to lack of simple • : problem with the water supply. maintenance or oversights, which can be • : problem with the water draining. solved easily without calling out an engineer. •...
  • Page 23 electrolux 23 Problem Possible cause/Solution 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;...
  • Page 24: Technical Data

    24 electrolux Problem Possible cause/Solution The drying time has not been selected. • Select the drying time. The water tap is not turned on. (E10) • Open the water tap. The machine does not dry or The drain filter is clogged. (E20) does not dry properly: •...
  • Page 25: Consumption Values

    electrolux 25 CONSUMPTION VALUES Programme Energy consumption Water consumption Programme duration (KWh) (litres) (Minutes) White Cottons 90° Cottons 60° Cotton Energy Saving 1.02 For the duration of the programmes, Programme 60° please refer to the Cottons 40° display on the con- trol panel.
  • Page 26 26 electrolux 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 ma- chine by raising or lowering the feet.
  • Page 27 electrolux 27 1. Open the porthole and extract the inlet caused by water leaks in the hose which hose. could develop due to natural ageing of the 2. Connect the hose with the angled con- hose. This fault is shown by a red sector in nection to the machine.
  • Page 28: Building In

    28 electrolux 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. BUILDING IN This appliance has been designed to be built into the kitchen furniture.
  • Page 29: Electrical Connection

    electrolux 29 (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 b) Hinges To mount the hinges it is necessary to drill two holes (dia. 35 mm, depth 12.5-14 mm depending on the depth of door furniture) on the inner side of the door.
  • Page 30: Environment Concerns

    30 electrolux Connect the machine to an earthed The power supply cable must be socket. easily accessible after installing the machine. The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage or Should the appliance power supply injury through failure to comply with cable need to be replaced, this must the above safety precaution.
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