Electrolux Ewf 12680 W User Manual

							• Place a containfer close to the pump
to collect any spillage. 
• When no more water comes out,
unscrew the pump cover 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.
• Screw the pump cover fully in.
• Close the pump door.
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.
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 inlet hose in a
bowl placed on the floor and let water
drain out.
• Screw the water inlet hose back on. 
• When you intend to start the machine
up again, make sure that the room
temperature is above 0°C.
Important!
Every time you drain the water through
the emergency emptying hose you must
pour 2 litres of water into the main wash
compartment of the detergent drawer
and then run the drain programme. This
will activate the ECO VALVE device
avoiding that part of the detergent
remains unused at next washing. 
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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;
• open the pump door;
• place a bowl on the floor the water
should drain by gravity into the bowl.
When the bowl is full, empty the bowl.
Repeat the procedure until water
stops flowing out;
• clean the pump if necessary as
previously described;
• screw the pump cover again and
close the door.
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							Something not working
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 redStart/Pause pilot light flashes to
indicate that the machine is not working.
Once the problem has been eliminated, press the Start/Pausebutton to restart the
programme. If after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service
Centre.
MalfunctionPossible causeSolution
The washing machine does
not start:●The door has not been
closed. (Red Start/Pause
pilot light flashes).
●The plug is not properly
inserted in the power
socket.
●There is no power at the
socket.
●The main fuse has blown.
●The selector dial is not
correctly positioned and
the Start/Pause button has
not been depressed.
●The delay start has been
selected. 
●Close firmly the door.
●Insert the plug into the
power socket.
●Please check your domestic
electrical installation.
●Replace the fuse.
●Please turn the selector dial
and press the Start/Pause
button again.
●If the laundry are to be
washed immediately,
cancel the delay start. 
The machine does not fill:●The water tap is closed.
(Red Start/Pause pilot
light flashes)
●The inlet hose is squashed
or kinked. (Red
Start/Pause pilot light
flashes)
●The filter in the inlet hose is
blocked. (Red Start/Pause
pilot light flashes)
●The door is not properly
closed. (Red Start/Pause
pilot light flashes)
●Open the water tap.
●Check the inlet hose
connection.
●Clean the water inlet hose
filter.
●Close firmly the door.
The machine fills then
empties immediately:●The end of the drain hose
is too low. ●Refer to relevant paragraph
in “water drainage” section.
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MalfunctionPossible causeSolution
The machine does not empty
and/or does not spin:●The drain hose is squashed
or kinked. (Red Start/
Pause pilot light flashes)
●The drain pump is clogged.
(Red Start/Pause pilot
light flashes)
●The option or 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
programmes
●Redistribute the laundry.
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.
●Reduce the detergent
quantity or use another one.
●Check the water inlet hose
connection.
●Change it with a new one.
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.
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 about 2 minute.
●Select drain or spin
programme to empty out the
water.
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							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 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.
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.
No water is visible in the
drum●Machines based on modern
technology operate very
economically using very little
water  without affecting
performance.
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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.
Technical data
Dimensions Width 60 cm
85 cm
64 cm Height
Depth (inclunding the porthole)
Water supply pressure Minimum 0,05 MPa
0,8 MPa Maximum
Cotton
Synthetics
Delicates
Woollens and handwashMaximum Load 7  kg
3,5 kg
3,5 kg
2 kg
MaximumSpin Speed01200 rpm (EWF 12680W)
1400 rpm (EWF 14680W)
Electrical connection Voltage
- Overall power - FuseInformation on the electrical connection is given on the
rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door
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Consumption values
Programme
duration 
(in minutes)Programme Energy
consumption 
(in kWh)Water
consumption 
(in litres)
140Cottons 90°2.363
155Cottons 60°+ (*)1.1959
120Cottons 60°1.563
90Synthetics 60°0.951
65Delicates 40°0.555
60Wool 40°0.455
55Handwash 40°0.2555
45 Rinses 0.1 42
2 Drain - -
10 Spin - -
(*) The “Cottons 60° and option Eco 
selected
” is the reference programme
for the data entered in the energy
label, in compliance with EEC 92/75
standards.
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.
Consumption values
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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. Unscrew and remove the three rear
screws by means of a key.
2. .Open the porthole and remove the
polystirene block fitted on the doos
seal.
3. Place the machine in an upright
position and remove the three plastic
bolts.
4. Plug the 3 holes with the plastic plugs
which you can find in the envelope
containing the instruction booklet.
Hydraulic connection 
There should be a COLD WATER tap
near the washing machine with a
screwing on connection pipe of 3/4
gas for the water supply, a sink, a
wash basin or a drainage system in the
wall. Previously check if: 
- it is not a hot water tap. 
- the running water is clean. If not, run
off a reasonable amount of water to
flush out any debris that may have col-
lected in the pipes. 
Have the permanent drainage system
in the wall checked by a plumber. 
1. Carefully screw the pipe to the tap
taking care not to damage the screw-
drive and fix the nut well on to the end
in order to avoid leaking.
2. If necessary turn the hose ade-
quately by unscrewing the nut at the
rear of the appliance. Now tighten the
nut anew to avoid leaks. (Open the tap
and assure that it does not leak and
close it again.)
3. Place the discharging hose in a
washbasin or sink with the aid of the
bent piece delivered separately. The
bent piece has to be entered into the
tube’s mouth in order to assure the
support. Aforesaid piece allows the
hose to be fixed to the wall by means
of an opening on the upper part and
that way the hose does not move and
its falling is avoided. 
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IMPORTANT:The distance from the
floor to the highest part of the hose
should be between 60 to 90 cm. (It is
advised to be between 60 and 70 cm).
The hose must not be bent nor twisted
to avoid clogging. Should a prolonga-
tion of the discharging hose be
unavoidable this must never surpass
1.5 m and must be of the same diame-
ter as the original hose. Make sure the
hoses are not too tense. 
Levelling
Level the washing machine by loosening
or tightening the feet. Once in the right
position fix the feet by pushing the nuts
against the base of the case. Accurate
levelling will prevent vibration, noise and
displacement of the appliance during
operation.
Some vibration is inevitable, especially if
placed on a wooden floor. Wooden
floors are particularly susceptible to
vibrations, if possible always place the
appliance on a solid floor.
Electrical connection
This machine is designed to operate
on a 230 v, single-phase, 50Hz supply.
Check that your domestic electricla
installation can take the maximum load
required (2.1 kW), also taking into
account any other appliances in use.
The applicable rules for electrical
security require an adequate earth-
ing. The plug of the appliance is
provided with such a device.
The manufacturer declines any respons-
ability for damage or injury through failure
to comply with the above safety precau-
tion. Should the appliance power supply
cable need to be a replaced, this should
be carried out by our Service Centre.
Please ensure that when the appliance is
installed the power supply cble is easily
accessible.
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							Environment concerns
Packaging materials
The materials marked with the symbol
are recyclable.
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