Electrolux EWD 1214 I manual Something Not Working

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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 Electrolux Service Force Centre, please carry out the checks listed below.

IMPORTANT: if you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee.

Symptom

Possible causes

 

 

 

The machine does not start

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The door has not been closed.

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The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket.

 

 

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There is no supply at the socket.

 

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The main fuse or the fuse in the plug has blown.

 

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The selector dial is not correctly positioned.

 

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The ON/OFF button has not been depressed.

 

 

 

The machine does not fill

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Ensure the water taps are open.

 

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The filters in the inlet hoses are blocked.

 

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The inlet hoses may be squashed or kinked.

 

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The door has not been closed.

 

 

 

The machine fills then empties

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The end of the drain hose is too low.

immediately

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The end of the drain hose is submerged in water.

 

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There is no vent in the end of the drain hose.

The machine does not empty and/or

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The drain hose may be squashed or kinked.

does not spin

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The RINSE HOLD option has been selected.

 

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The drain filter may be blocked.

 

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The drain hose extension, if fitted, is not correct. Follow the

 

 

instructions for connecting to the waste.

 

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The drainage system pipes are blocked.

 

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The washload is unbalanced: redistribute the clothes inside the drum to

 

 

allow the machine to spin.

There is water on the floor

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Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used (creates too

 

 

much foam).

 

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Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose(s) fittings.

 

 

It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose; check

 

 

to see if it is damp.

 

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The drain hose may be damaged or not securely positioned.

 

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The detergent dispenser drawer or recess is clogged.

 

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The drainage system pipes are blocked.

Unsatisfactory washing results

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Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used. An

 

 

insufficient amount of detergent leaves the laundry looking grey and

 

 

causes lime scale to form.

 

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Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing

 

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The correct wash programme has not been selected.

 

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Too much laundry has been placed in the drum.

The machine vibrates when spinning ● The internal packing has not been removed.

●The machine is in contact with the wall or furniture.

●The machine is not stable and level (check diagonally).

●The washing load is badly distributed in the drum.

●Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.

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Contents Instruction Booklet Use InstallationChild Safety Contents Interest Environment Your New Washer-DryerEcological hints Child safety feature Description of the ApplianceDetergent dispenser drawer Prewash Main wash Fabric softenerDetergent dispenser drawer Drying indicator light Drying time selector dialSuper Rinse button Rinse Hold buttonOperating Sequence Start the machine At the end of the programmeMeasure out the detergent and the fabric softener Washing 2 KG of Mixed Fabrics AT 50CSelect the programme Select the required timeDrying 2.5 KG of Cotton Turn the programme selector dial clockwise to programme GTurn the programme selector dial clockwise to programme H Select the required optionAutodrying 1 KG of Mixed Fabrics Washing and Drying Hints 1000g = 1 kgWhich detergent? Which form?Washing Programmes Long SpinSynthetic or mixed Wash at 50 C Fabrics, underwear Short SpinSeparate rinse cycle for Rinses DrainDrying Programmes Degree of drying Programme Max. load Spin speed Drying timeWash Care Symbols Important NotesMaintenance and Cleaning Cleaning the water inlet filters Emergency emptying outSomething Not Working Customer Care Service & Spare Parts0870 5 Guarantee Conditions Standard guarantee conditionsEuropean guarantee ExclusionsInstallation Instructions Technical SpecificationsWashing DryingAppliance must be connected to a cold water supply UnpackingWater inlet Water drainage Joining piece must have an internal diameter of 18mmInto a drainage standpipe StandpipeInterest of the environment LevellingSpecial conditions Blue- Neutral Brown- Live Electrical connectionPermanent connection Building-in DoorHinges Mounting the doorDrill four fixing holes see Fig. G

EWD 1214 I specifications

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