Electrolux Ewx 14550 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...

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, gar-...

Washing programmes
Programme/
TemperatureType of laundryOptionsDescription of
programme
Cottons
(Katoen)
90° - COLDWhite and coloured
cotton (normally
soiled items)
SPINREDUCTION/NIGHT
CYCLE/RINSEHOLD,
E
XTRARINSE, TIME
MANAGER
*
Main wash
Rinses 
Max. spin at 1400 rpm
Max. load kg 6
* Red. load kg 3
Synthetics
(Synthetische
stoffen)
60° - COLDSynthetic or mixed
fabrics 
(normally
soiled items)
SPINREDUCTION/NIGHT
CYCLE/RINSEHOLD,
E
XTRARINSE,
T
IMEMANAGER*
Main wash
Rinses 
Max. spin at 900 rpm
Max....

Rinses
(Spoelen)Separate rinse
cycle for cotton
hand washed itemsRinses 
Max. spin at 1400 rpm
Max. load kg 6
Drain
(Pompen)
For emptying out the
last rinse water in
programmes with the
Rinse Hold and Night
Cycle option
Draining of water
SPINREDUCTION/NIGHT
CYCLE/RINSEHOLD
EXTRA RINSE
OFor cancelling the wash programme which
is running and to switch the machine off
Wool
(Wol)
40° - COLD
Specially tested
programme for wool
garments bearing the
“Pure new wool, non-
shrink, machine
washable” label...

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 and Night Cycle 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...

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 with DRYING TIME 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 kg1400100 - 110
1.5 kg140065 - 75
Synthetics and...

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...

28electroluxcare and cleaning
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...

 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.


 Put the cap back 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...

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. Refit 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...