Electrolux Ewx 12550 W User Manual

							washing hints and drying hintselectrolux  21
Ink:depending on the type of ink,
moisten the fabric first with acetone (*),
then with acetic acid; treat any residual
marks on white fabrics with bleach and
then rinse thoroughly.
Tar stains:first treat with stain
remover, methylated spirits or benzine,
then rub with detergent paste.
(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk.
Detergents and additives
Good washing results also depend on
the choice of detergent and use of the
correct quantities to avoid waste and
protect the environment. Although
biodegradable, detergents contain
substances which, in large quantities,
can upset the delicate balance of
nature.
The choice of detergent will depend on
the type of fabric (delicates, woollens,
cottons, etc.), the colour, washing
temperature and degree of soiling.
All commonly available washer-dryer
detergents may be used in this
appliance:
 powder detergents for all types of
fabric,
 powder detergents for delicate
fabrics (60°C max) and woollens,
 liquid detergents, preferably for low
temperature wash programmes
(60°C max) for all types of fabric, or
special for woollens only.
The detergent and any additives must
be placed in the appropriate
compartments of the dispenser drawer
before starting the wash programme.
If using concentrated powder or liquid
detergents, a programme without
prewash must be selected.Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser
drawer compartment marked just
beforestarting the programme.
Any fabric softener or starching
additives must be poured into the
compartment marked  before
starting the wash programme.
Follow the product manufacturer’s
recommendations on quantities to use
and do not exceed the «MAX» mark
in the detergent dispenser drawer.
Quantity of detergent to be used
The type and quantity of detergent will
depend on the type of fabric, load size,
degree of soiling and hardness of the
water used.
Water hardness is classified in so-
called “degrees” of hardness.
Information on hardness of the water in
your area can be obtained from the
relevant water supply company, or from
your local authority.
Follow the product manufacturers’
instructions on quantities to use.
Use less detergent if:
 you are washing a small load,
 the laundry is lightly soiled,
 large amounts of foam form during
washing.
Degrees of water hardness
Level
Degrees
German
°dHFrench
°T.H.Characteristic
10-70-15soft
28-1416-25medium
315-2126-37hard
4> 21 > 37very hard
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							22electroluxwashing hints and drying hints
Preparing the drying cycle
As a dryer, the machine works on the
condensation principle.
Therefore, the water tap must be
open and the drain hose must drain
water into a sink or into the drain
pipe, even during the drying cycle.
Attention!
Before starting the drying programme,
reduce the loads of washed laundry, in
order to obtain good performances.
Laundry not suitable for drying
Particularly delicate items such as
synthetic curtains, woollen and silk,
garments with metal inserts, nylon
stockings, bulky garments such as
anoraks, bedcovers, quilts, sleeping
bags and duvets must not be
machine dried.
Avoid drying dark clothes with light
coloured fluffy items such as towels
as these can attract the fluff.
 Remove the laundry when the
appliance has finished drying.
 To avoid a static charge when drying
is completed, use either a fabric
softener when you are washing the
laundry or a fabric conditioner
specifically for tumble dryers.
Garments padded with foam-rubber
or materials similar to foam-rubber
must not be machine dried; they
represent a fire hazard.
Also, fabrics containing residues of
setting lotions or hair sprays, nail
solvents or similar solutions must not
be machine dried in order to avoid
the formation of harmful vapours.Gargment’s labels
For drying, follow the indications given
on the manufacturer’s labels:
May be tumble dried
Drying at high temperature
Drying at reduced temperature
Do not tumble dry.
Drying cycle duration
The drying time may vary depending
on:
speed of the final spin
dryness degree required (iron dry,
store dry)
type of laundry
wheight of the load size
The average drying time for a timed
drying are indicated in the «Drying pro-
grammes» chap
ter.The experience will
help you to dry your laundry in a more
suitable way, according to the different
fabrics. Take note of the duration
drying time of the already performed
cycles.
Additional drying
If the laundry is till dump at the end of
the drying programme, select again a
short drying.
Attention!
Do not over dry the laundry in
order to avoid creasing of fabrics
or garment’s shrinking .
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							Washing programmes
Programme/
TemperatureType of laundryOptionsDescription of
programme
Cottons
Normal
90° - 30°White and coloured
cotton (normally
soiled items)
SPINREDUCTION/NO
SPIN/RINSEHOLD,
E
XTRARINSE, TIME
MANAGER
*
Main wash
Rinses 
Long spin
Max. load kg 6
* Red. load kg 3
Synthetics
60° - 30°Synthetic or mixed
fabrics 
(normally
soiled items)
SPINREDUCTION/NO
SPIN/RINSEHOLD,
E
XTRARINSE,
T
IMEMANAGER*
Main wash
Rinses 
Short spin 
Max. load kg 3
* Red. load kg 1,5
Delicates
40° - 30°Delicate fabrics
NOSPIN/RINSEHOLD,
E
XTRARINSE
TIMEMANAGER*
Main wash
Rinses 
Short spin 
Max. load kg 3
* Red. load kg 1,5
*If you select the SUPER QUICK option by pressing Time Manager buttons
(
10), we recommend that you reduce the maximum load as indicated. (Red.
load = reduced load). Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced
cleaning results.
Cottons 
+ Prewash
90°- 30°White and coloured
cotton (heavily soiled
items)
SPINREDUCTION/NO
SPIN/RINSEHOLD,
E
XTRARINSE, TIME
MANAGER*
Prewash/Main wash
Rinses 
Long spin
Max. load kg 6
* Red. load kg 3
Easy Iron
60° - 30°Synthetic or mixed
fabrics 
to be ironed
SPINREDUCTION/NO
SPIN/RINSEHOLD,
E
XTRARINSE
Main wash
Rinses 
Short spin 
Max. load kg 1
Spin Separate spinfor
cottonsSPIN REDUCTIONDrain and long spin
Max. load kg 6
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							Rinse
Separate rinse
cycle for cotton
hand washed itemsRinses 
Long spin
Max. load kg 6
Drain
For emptying out the
last rinse water in
programmes with the
Rinse Hold option
Draining of water
SPINREDUCTION/NO
SPIN/RINSEHOLD
EXTRA RINSE
OFor cancelling the wash programme which
is running and to switch the machine off
Wool 
40° - 30°
Specially tested
programme for wool
garments bearing the
“Pure new wool, non-
shrink, machine
washable” label
SPINREDUCTION/NO
SPIN/RINSEHOLD
Main wash
Rinses 
Short spin 
Max. load kg 2
Programme/
TemperatureType of laundryOptionsDescription of
programme
Handwash
40° - 30°Special programme
for hand washing
fabricsSPINREDUCTION/NO
SPIN/RINSEHOLD
Main wash
Rinses 
Short spin 
Max. load kg 2
Washing programmes
Silk
30°Silk items to be
gently washed and
spunNOSPIN/
R
INSEHOLD
Main wash
Rinses 
Short spin 
Max. load kg 1
Cottons
Eco
90° - 40° White and
coloured cotton
economy, lightly
soiledSPINREDUCTION/NO
SPIN/RINSEHOLD,
E
XTRA RINSE
Main wash
Rinses 
Long spin
Max. load kg 6
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							Rinses
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton
garments which have been washed by hand.
The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final long spin
at maximum speed. 
The spin speed can be reduced by pressing button 
3. 
Drain
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in
programmes with the Rinse Hold option. 
Firstly turn the programme selector dial to O, then select
the Drain programme and press button 
8.
Spin
Separate spin for hand washed garments and after
programmes with Rinse Hold or No Spin option. Before
selecting this programme the selector dial must be turned
to O. You can choose the speed by pressing the relevant
button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun.
O = Cancelling/OFF
To reset a programme and to switch off the machine turn
the selector dial to O.A new programme can now be
selected.
Silk
Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed
synthetics items. Washing temperature is maximum 30°C.
The maximum spin speed is automatically reduced.
Eco
This programme can be selected for slightly or normally
soiled cotton items. The temperature will decrease and the
washing time will be extended. This allows you to obtain a
good washing efficiency whilst saving energy.
Easy iron
Selecting this programme, the laundry is gently washed
and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is
easier. Furthermore the machine will perform additional
rinses.
Programme information
Wool and 
Handwash
Washing programme for machine washable wool  as
well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics
with the “hand washing” care symbol  .
Note:A single or bulky item may cause imbalance. If the
appliance doesn’t perform the final spin phase, add more
items, redistribute the load manuallyand then select the
spinning programme.
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							26electroluxDrying time
Drying Time
In compliance with EC directive EN 50229the cotton reference programme
for the data entered in the Energy Label must be tested dividing the maximum
washing load by two equal parts and drying  each of them.
Degree of dryingType of fabricMax loadSpin Speed
Suggested
drying time 
in mins
Suitable for items
to put away with-
out ironing
Suitable 
for ironing 
Cotton and linen
(bathrobes, bath towels,
etc)
3 kg1200110 - 120
1.5 kg120075 - 85
Synthetics and mixed
fabrics 2 kg900
900
100 - 110
1 kg60 - 70
Cotton and linen 
(sheets, tablecloths,
shirts, etc.)
4 kg1200170 - 190
3kg
1.5 kg
120090 - 100
4kg1200140 - 160
60 - 701200
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							Care and cleaning
You must DISCONNECT the appliance
from the electricity supply, before you
can carry out any cleaning or
maintenance work.
Descaling
The water we use normally contains
lime. It is a good idea to periodically use
a water softening powder in the
machine. Do this separately from any
laundry washing, and according to the
softening powder manufacturers
instructions. This will help to prevent the
formation of lime deposits.
After each wash
Leave the door open for a while. This
helps to prevent mould and stagnant
smells forming inside the appliance.
Keeping the door open after a wash will
also help to preserve the door seal.
Maintenance Wash
With the use of low temperature
washes it is possible to get a build up
of residues inside the drum. 
We recommend that a maintenance
wash be performed on a regular basis.
To run a maintenance wash:
 The drum should be empty of
laundry.
 Select the hottest cotton wash
programme.
 Use a normal measure of detergent,
must be a powder with biological
properties.
External cleaning
Clean the exterior cabinet of the
appliance with soap and water only,
and then dry thoroughly.
Cleaning the dispenser drawer
The washing powder and additive
dispenser drawer should be cleaned
regularly.
Remove the drawer by pressing the
catch downwards and by pulling it out.
Flush it out under a tap, to remove any
traces of accumulated powder.
To aid cleaning, the top part of the
additive compartment should be
removed. Clean all parts with water.
	

	


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Cleaning the drawer recess
Having removed the drawer, use a
small brush to clean the recess,
ensuring that all washing powder
residue is removed from the upper and
lower part of the recess.
Insert the detergent dispenser drawer
in the guide rails and push it in.
Washing drum
Rust deposits in the drum may occur
due to rusting foreign bodies in the
washing or tap water containing iron.
Important! Do not clean the drum with
acidic descaling agents, scouring
agents containing chlorine or iron or
steel wool.
1. Remove any rust deposits on the
drum with a cleaning agent for
stainless steel.
2. Run a washing cycle (short cotton
programme at the highest
temperature with approx. 1/4
measuring cup of detergent) without
any laundry to clean off any cleaning
agent residues. 

Door seal
Check the door seal from time to time
and remove any objects that could be
trapped in the fold.
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.
 Place a container close to the pump
to collect any spillage. 

 

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							 Pull out the emergency emptying
hose (B), place it in the container and
remove its cap.
 When no more water comes out,
unscrew the pump cover (A) and
remove it. Always keep a rag nearby
to dry up spillage of water when
removing the cover.
 Remove any objects from the pump
impeller by rotating it.


 Refit the cap on the emergency
emptying hose and place the latter
back in its seat.
 Screw the pump cover fully in.
Warning!
When the appliance is in use and
depending on the programme selected
there can be hot water in the pump. 
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.

	
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							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
water inlet hose. Clean the filter using a
hard bristle brush. Tighten up the inlet
hose. 
The dangers of freezing
If the machine is exposed to
temperatures below 0°C, certain
precautions should be taken.
 Turn off the water tap.
 Unscrew the inlet hose.
 Place the end of the emergency
emptying hose and that of the inlet
hose in a bowl placed on the floor
and let water drain out.
 Screw the water inlet hose back on
and reposition the emergency
emptying hose after having put the
cap on again.
 When you intend to start the
machine up again, make sure that
the room temperature is above 0°C.

Emergency emptying out
If the water is not discharged, proceed
as follows to empty out the machine:
 pull out the plug from the power
socket; 
 close the water tap; 
 if necessary, wait until the water has
cooled down;
 place a bowl on the floor and place
the end of the emergency emptying
hose into the bowl. Remove its cap.
The water should drain by gravity into
the bowl. When the bowl is full, put
the cap back on the hose. Empty the
bowl. Repeat the procedure until
water stops flowing out;
 clean the pump if necessary as
previously described;
 replace the emergency emptying hose
in its seat after having plugged it;
 screw the pump cover again.
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