Electrolux Ewx 14550 W User Manual

What to do if...
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 the redlight of button 8blinks, at the
same time some acoustic signals sound and one of the following alarm codes
appears on the display to indicate that the machine is not working:
●E10: problem with the water supply
●E20:...

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MalfunctionPossible causeSolution
The machine does not
empty and/or does not
spin:●The drain hose is
squashed or kinked. E20
●The drain pump is
clogged. E20
●The Rinse Hold or Night
Cycle option has been
selected.
●The laundry is not evenly
distributed in the drum.
●Check the drain hose
connection.
●Clean the drain pump.
●Select the Drain or Spin
programme.
●Redistribute the laundry.
There is water on the
floor:●Too much detergent or
unsuitable detergent
(creates too much...

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

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.
The machine makes an
unusual noise:●The machine is fitted
with a type of motor
which makes a different
noise compared with
other traditional motors.
This new motor ensures
a softer start and more
even distribution of the
laundry in the drum
when...

Consumption values
Water
consumption 
(in litres)Programme Energy
consumption 
(in kWh)Programme
duration 
(hours/minutes)
Cottons 90°2.157
Cottons 60° 1.253
Cottons Economy 60° (*) 1.0242
Synthetics 60°0.9 44
For the duration of
the programmes,
please refer to the
display on the
control panel.
Delicates 40° 0.5556
Wool 40° 0.4558
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...

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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 the supplied spanner unscrew...

6. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two
large ones with the corresponding
plastic plug caps supplied in the bag
containing the instruction booklet that
you will find inside the drum.
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.
Carefully level by screwing the
adjustable feet in or out. The machine
MUST be level and stable.
If necessary,...

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3. 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.
4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4”
thread. Always use the hose supplied
with the appliance.
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-stop device
The inlet hose is provided with a water...

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.
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 does not accept
any...

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Building-in
This appliance has been designed to
be built into the kitchen furniture. The
recess should have the dimensions
shown in picture A.
Preparation and assembly of the
door
The machine is originally pre-arranged
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
-...