Electrolux Ewf 12981 W User Manual

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...

32electroluxcare 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...

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 redStart/Pause
pilot light flashes, one of the following messagesappear on the display and the
buzzer sounds a jingle to indicate that the machine is not working:
●problem with the water supply:...

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MalfunctionPossible causeSolution
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...

MalfunctionPossible causeSolution
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...

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MalfunctionPossible causeSolution
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.

	

	








Spinning starts late or the
machine does not spin:●The electronic unbalance
detection device...

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
MiniprogrammeMaximum 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 - FuseInformation on the electrical connection is given on
the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance
door
technical data  electrolux  37
132978151...

38electrolux 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...

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...

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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...