Electrolux Ewf 12981 W User Manual

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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 withNormal, Syntheticsand
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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 Oto
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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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 
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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 spinoption eliminates all the
spin phases and increases the number
of rinses for cottons, synthetics, deli-
cates 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 canbe 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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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 Okbutton to activate and
confirm your choice, press it again to
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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
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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
cannotbe 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/Pausebutton.
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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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.
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Delay selectedThis 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
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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.

	

	


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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
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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
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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 cannotbe
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
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Soil
LevelIconType of fabric
IntensiveFor heavy soiled items
NormalFor normal soiled items
DailyFor daily soiled items
LightFor slightly soiled items
QuickFor very slightly soiled items
Super
Quick (*)For items used or worn for a
short time
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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, pressthe
“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 Okbutton to cancel the
programme which is running.
Now press the Start/Pause button to
start the new programme.
FabricSoil Level
Cottons
90°CXXXXXX
60/50°CXXXXXX
40°CXXXXXX
30°CXXXXXX
(cold)XXXXXX
Synthetics
Delicates
60/50°CXXXX
40°CXXXX
40°CXXXX
30°CXXXX
30°CXXXX
(cold)XXXX
(cold)XXXX
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