Electrolux Ewx 12540 W User Manual

							MalfunctionPossible causeSolution
The door will not open:●The programme is still
running.
●The door lock has not been
released.
●There is water in the drum.
●Wait the end of washing
cycle.
●Wait for some minutes until
the door lock is released.
●Select drain or spin
programme to empty out
the water.
No water is visible in the
drum●Machines based on modern
technology operate very
economically using very little
water without affecting
performance.
There is water on the floor:●Too much detergent or
unsuitable detergent
(creates too much foam)
has been used.
●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; check
to see if it is damp.
●The drain hose is damaged.
●The drain filter has not fully
screwed in after cleaning.
●Reduce the detergent
quantity or use another one.
●Check the water inlet hose
connection.
●Replace it with a new one.
●Screw fully in the drain filter.
The machine does not fill:●The water tap is closed.E10
●The inlet hose is squashed or
kinked. E10
●The filter in the inlet hose is
blocked. E10
●The door is not properly
closed. E40
●Open the water tap.
●Check the inlet hose
connection.
●Clean the water inlet hose
filter.
●Close firmly the door.
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Unsatisfactory washing
results:●Too little detergent or
unsuitable detergent has
been used.
●Stubborn stains have not
been treated prior to
washing.
●The correct temperature
was not selected.
●Excessive laundry load.
●Increase the detergent
quantity or use another one.
●Use commercial products to
treat the stubborn stains.
●Check if you have selected
the correct temperature.
●Introduce into the drum less
laundry.
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							32electrolux  what to do if...
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 machine does not dry or
does not dry properly●The drying time has not
been selected
●The water tap is not turned
on ( (
E10)
)
●The drain filter is clogged
( (
E20)
)
●The machine is overloaded.
●The selected drying
programme, time was not
suitable for the laundry
●Select the drying time.
●Open the water tap.
●Clean the drain filter.
●Introduce into the drum less
laundry.
●Select the suitable drying
programme or time for the
laundry.
The machine makes an
unusual noise●The machine is fitted with a
type of motor which makes
an unusual noise compared
with other traditional
motors. This new motor
ensures a softer start and
more even distribution of
the laundry in the drum
when spinning, as well as
increased stability of the
machine.
MalfunctionPossible causeSolution
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							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 has cut in
because the laundry is not
evenly distributed  in the
drum. The laundry is
redistributed by reverse
rotation of the drum. This
may happen several times
before the unbalance
disappears and normal
spinning can resume. If,
after 10 minutes, the
laundry is still not evenly
distributed in the drum, the
machine will not spin. In this
case, redistribute the load
manually and select the
spin programme.●Redistribute the laundry.
MalfunctionPossible causeSolution
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							34electrolux consumption value
Technical data
Dimensions Width 60 cm
85 cm
54 cm Height
Depth
Water supply pressure Minimum 0,05 MPa
0,8 MPa Maximum
CottonMaximum Load 5  kg
MaximumSpin Speed1200 rpm
Electrical connection Voltage
- Overall power - FuseInformation on the electrical connection is given on
the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance
door
Cotton
SyntheticsMaximum Dry Load 2,5 kg
1kg
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							Consumption values
Water
consumption 
(in litres)Programme Energy
consumption 
(in kWh)Programme
duration 
(in minutes)
Cottons 90 ° 1.950
Cottons + Prewash 90° 2.0560
Synthetics 60° 0.842
Delicates 40°0.55 55
For the duration of the
programmes, please
refer to the display on
the control panel.
Handwash 40°0.450
Cottons Eco 60° (*)0.8547
Wool 40°0.450
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 “Cotton Economy”
with 5 kg at 60°C is the reference
programme for the data entered in
the energy label, in compliance with
EEC 92/75 standards.
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							36electrolux installation
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. Using a spanner unscrew and
remove the rear right bolt. Lay the
machine gently on its back, making
sure that the hoses are not
squashed.
2. Remove the polystyrene base and
take off the bottom panel by
unscrewing the central screw..
3. Carefully slide out the right polythene
bag.



4. Repeat the operation for the left and
central polythene bags.
5. Re-fit the bottom panel using the 4
screws supplied with the door
hinges (in the plastic bag) and the
previously removed screw.
6. Set the machine upright and remove
the two remaining bolts from the
back.


	

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							7. Plug the open holes with the plugs
supplied with 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 other kitchen units. Level the
washer-dryer by raising or lowering the
feet. The feet may be tight to adjust as
they incorporate a self locking nut, but
the machine MUST be level and stable.


	
Any necessary adjustment can be made
with a spanner. Accurate levelling
prevents vibration, noise and
displacement of the machine during
operation. Never place cardboard, wood
or similar materials under the machine to
compensate for any unevenness in the
floor.
Water inlet
Do not use the hose from your
previous machine to connect to the
water supply!
1. Connect the hose to a tap with a
3/4” thread.
2. Set the hose correctly by loosening
the ring nut. After positioning the inlet
hose, be sure to tighten the ring nut
again to prevent leaks.
Always use the hose supplied with the
appliance. The inlet hose must not be
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							38electrolux installation
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
heightof 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.

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.
Electrical connection
Information on the electrical connection
is given on the rating plate on the inner
edge of the appliance door and in the
chapter «Technical Data».
Check that your domestic electrical
installation can take the maximum load
required, also taking into account any
other appliances in use.
Connect the machine to an earthed
socket. 
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 must
be carried out by our Service Centre.
Please ensure that when the appliance is
installed the power supply cable is easily
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							Fitting under a counter
Before any work to the appliance, you
must disconnect the plug from the
power socket.
Important!
For safety reasons, it is dangerous
to fit the appliance under a counter
without the steel plate, which you
can order in your nearest Service
Force Centre.
The top must be fixed to the cabinet as
follows:Unscrew the screws from the
back panel of the appliance. Push the
worktop to the back and raise it to
remove (see the pictures below). 
	

 	
Building-in
This appliance has been designed to
be built into the kitchen furniture.
The recess should have the dimen-
sions shown in picture A.
When installing the appliance into the
kitchen furniture ensure, if possible, the
hoses are placed in either of the two
recesses on the back of the appliance.
This will help to prevent the hoses from
becoming kinked or trapped. Picture
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							Preparation and assembly of the
door 
The machine is originally designed for
the assembly of a door opening from
right to left.
In this case it is sufficient to screw in the
hinges (1) and the counter-magnet (6)
provided with the appliance, at the right
level (Fig. B).
a) Door
The dimensions of the door should be:
- width 595-598 mm
- thickness  16-22 mm
The height (C-Fig. C) depends on the
height of the adjacent furnitures base.
























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.
The distance between the holes hobs
fixing centres must be 416 mm.
The distance (B) from upper edge of the
door to the centre of the hole depends
on the adjacent furnitures dimensions.
The required dimensions are given in
the picture C.
The hinges will be fixed to the door by
means of screws for wood (2-Fig. B)
supplied with the appliance.
c) Mounting the door
Fix the hinges (1) to the machine by
means of the M5x15 screws (3-Fig. B).
The hinges can be adjusted to compen-
sate for possible uneven thickness of
the door.
To align the door perfectly it is neces-
sary to loosen the screw (3-Fig. B),
adjust the door and tighten the screw
again.
d) Counter-magnet (6)
The appliance is designed for a 
magnetic closure of the door. To enable
the correct operation of this device, it is
necessary to screw the counter-magnet
(6) (steel disk + rubber ring) into the
inner side of the door.
Its position must correspond to the
magnet (4) on the appliance (see pic-
ture D).
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