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WASHER-DRYER
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
EW 1200 i
GB
124 971 970
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Important Safety Information It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings. These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefull
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Contents Wash Care Symbols 17 For the User Maintenance and Cleaning 18-19 Important Safety Information 2 Descaling 18 After each wash 18 Your New Washer-Dryer 4 External cleaning 18 Description of the Appliance 5 Cleaning the dispenser drawer 18 Door locked pilot light 5 Cleaning the drawer recess 18 Detergent dispenser drawer 5 Cleaning the filter 18-19 The dangers of freezing 19 The Control Panel 6 Operating sequence 7-11 Something Not Working 20-21 Washing 4.5 kg of white cotton at 95°C 7 Ser
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Your New Washer-Dryer Your new machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. It is gentle with your laundry, simple to use and easy to care for. n Programme and temperature setting using the In the interest programme selector. n of the environment The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme care. n Materials marked with the symbol are n Automatic cooling of the wash wa
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Description of the Appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 134 567 8 2 Programme guide 3 Drying indicator light 4 Drying time selector dial IMPORTANT : PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOK BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE EW 1200 I 5 “Option” buttons 2 6 “ON/OFF” button 7 “Mains-on” light 8 Programme selector dial 9 9 Door opening handle 10 Filter 11 Adjustable feet 10 11 Detergent dispenser drawer Prewash Main wash Fabric softener Programme chart P0239S 5
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The Control Panel IMPORTANT : PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOK BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE EW 1200 I 12345678910 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 6 Super Rinse button By depressing this button on programmes for cottons and 2 Drying indicator light linens the machine will perform the rinses with high water level. This light illuminates when the machine is drying. This is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents and in areas where the water is very soft. 3 Drying time selector dial Gr
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B Operating Sequence Before the first wash, we recommend that you run a 3. Measure out the fabric cotton cycle at 60°C, without any laundry in the softener machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment drum and tub. marked (the amount used must not exceed the Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser “MAX” mark in the drawer). drawer and start the machine. Close the drawer gently. WASHING 4.5 KG OF WHITE COTTON AT 95°C Supp
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6. Start the machine Before starting up the machine check that: n the appliance is plugged in n the water supply taps are turned on n the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned n the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are closed. Depress the ON/OFF button .: the mains-on light will illuminate and the machine starts operating. P0471 7. At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. If you have depressed the RINSE HOLD button, the machine will stop with the water of
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K WASHING 2 KG OF MIXED FABRICS AT 50°C 4. Select the required programme Suppose you have 2 kg of mixed fabrics to wash. They Turn the programme selector dial clockwise to the are rather delicate fabrics and should not be washed at a programme K. high temperature. 1. Load the laundry Open the door by pulling the catch outward. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. Close the door. P0673S 5. Start the machine Before starting up the machine check t
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90 60 J DRYING 2.25 KG OF COTTON 4. Start the machine You have for example just machine-washed and spun at Depress the ON/OFF button , the mains-on light and 1200 rpm 4.5 kg (10 lb) of laundry. drying light will illuminate and the machine starts They are cotton fabrics of medium weight which you operating. want to iron as soon as they are dry. Switch off the machine. Then remove the laundry from the appliance and divide the items to obtain two loads of approx. 2.25 kg (5 lb) each. 1. Load the la
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60 40 K AUTODRYING 1 KG OF MIXED FABRICS 5. Select the required time You intend to wash and dry automatically 1 kg (2.2 lb) Following indications given in the programme chart on of mixed fabrics which have to be ironed. page 17, turn the time selector dial clockwise to the 40 Proceed as follows: mins setting in the yellow sector. 1. Load the laundry Open the door by pulling the catch outward. Load the items one at a time and close the door. 2. Measure out the detergent M0031b and fabric softener
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Washing and Drying Hints n Do NOT overload the machine. Weigh the laundry the Some stains such as fruit, wine, grass, rust etc. are first few times you use the appliance. difficult to remove and should be treated before washing with specific products, which can be found The average weights of the most common items are in most household shops. In some cases it may help listed below as a guide: to soak the stain before washing with a special pre- soak product or biological detergent. 1000g = 1 kg
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And in which form? Which detergent?.... Not only are there different types of detergent, but they To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your are also available in different forms. Whether you chose appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is to your everyday wash, and only detergents recommended own personal choice. for use in automatic machines. To maintain the appearance of your clothes and TRADITIONAL POWDERS househol
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Washing Programmes Programmes for cotton and linen Progr. Degree of soil Programme Max. Wash programme Description Possible options time and type of laundry dial position load mins. Prewash For heavy soiled cotton EXTRA at 40 °C items (whites and 4.5 kg 22 A PREWASH Short spin at coloureds). 650 rpm White cotton, for Wash at 95 °C example normally soiled 3 rinses WHITES work garments, sheets, 4.5 kg 110 B Long spin at household linen, 1200 rpm underwear, towels. Wash at 60 °C Fast coloured cott
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Washing Programmes Programmes for synthetics, mixed fabrics, delicates and wool Important: When the automatic NON-STOP washing plus drying programme is used for synthetics, there is a short spin at 900 rpm before drying starts. Progr. Degree of soil Programme Possible Max. Wash programme Description time and type of laundry dial position options load mins. Prewash Heavy soiled synthetics EXTRA at 40 °C or mixed fabrics, not 2 kg 19 A PREWASH Short spin at wool 650 rpm Synthetic or mixed Wash a
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Drying Programmes Programme/ Drying time Degree of drying Max. load Spin speed Type of fabric mins 2.25 kg 1200 85-95 J Cotton and linen (towels, T-shirts, bathrobes) 1.5 kg 1200 55-65 Store dry (*) Suitable for items to put away without 900 90-100 N 1.5 kg ironing 650 105-115 Synthetics and mixed fabrics (jumpers, 900 55-65 blouses, underwear, 1 kg 650 75-85 household linen) 2.25 kg 1200 60-70 J Cotton and linen (sheets, tablecloths, shirts, etc.) 1.5 kg 1200 40-50 Iron dry Suitable for ironing
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Wash Care Symbols Wash care labels inside garments recommend how to launder your clothes with the best results. The care labelling code is in line with care labelling used in the rest of Europe. The symbols used make it easy to select the correct programme on your washing machine. WASHING SYMBOL WASH ACTION FABRIC White Cotton or Linen Normal (Maximum) 95 without Special Finishes Cotton, Linen or Viscose Normal (Maximum) without Special Finishes 60 Colourfast at 60°C. Nylon, Polyester/Cotton, Vi
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Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you Cleaning the drawer recess must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity Having removed the drawer, use a small brush to clean supply. the recess, ensuring that all washing powder residue is removed from the upper and lower part of the recess. Descaling Replace the drawer and run the rinse programme for a few minutes without any clothes in the drum. The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to pe
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Clean carefully under a fast running tap. The dangers of freezing If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken. n Turn off the water taps. n Unscrew the inlet hoses. n Unhook the drain hose from the rear support and position the end of this hose and that of the inlet hoses in a bowl. Run the draining programme. P0039 P0040 n Disconnect the appliance. n Screw the inlet hoses and reposition the drain hose. Warning n When you intend to start the machine u
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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 Electrolux Service Force Centre, please carry out the checks listed below. IMPORTANT: if you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee. Symptom Possible causes n The machine does not start T
