Electrolux EWD 1214 I Washer Dryer: Operating Instructions

Detergent Dispenser Drawer

Diagram showing the detergent dispenser drawer with compartments labeled for prewash (I), main wash (II), and fabric softener (max mark).

The Control Panel

Diagram of the control panel with 10 numbered controls. Control 1 is the detergent dispenser drawer. Control 2 is the drying indicator light. Control 3 is the drying time selector dial. Controls 4 through 10 are buttons and dials for program selection and options.

• 1. Detergent dispenser drawer
• 2. Drying indicator light ? (This light illuminates when the machine is drying)
• 3. Drying time selector dial: Graduated up to 120 mins for cottons and synthetics. This dial allows you to select the desired drying time according to the type and quantity of laundry and the required degree of dryness. Blue sector ➡️ for cottons, Green sector ➡️ for synthetics. Turn the dial clockwise only. Depress the dial to pop it out.
• 4. Spin speed reduction button ⬇️: By depressing this button, the spin speed is reduced as follows:
  • Cotton and linen from 1200rpm to 650rpm
  • Synthetics and wool from 850rpm to 650rpm
  • Delicates from 650rpm to 450rpm
• 5. Quick wash button ⚡: By depressing this button on programmes A, B, C, D and H, the wash time is reduced. This is suitable only for garments which are lightly soiled.
• 6. Super Rinse button ??: By depressing this button on programmes for cottons and linens, the machine will perform an additional rinse. This is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents and in areas where the water is very soft.
• 7. Rinse Hold button ⏸️: Press this button to make the machine stop with water in the drum after the last rinse. This prevents any creasing which may occur if the clothes are left damp in the drum. When it is convenient for you to empty the machine, simply press this button again so that the machine can proceed to drain and spin, or turn the dial to the drain programme "R". If this button is not activated, the washing programmes will end with a spin. (This button is not compatible with the automatic washing and drying programme.)
• 8. On/Off button ▶️/⏹️: By depressing this button, the machine starts operating. When depressing it again, the machine stops.
• 9. Mains-on light ?: This light will illuminate when the machine starts working and goes out when the On/Off button is depressed again to switch the machine off.
• 10. Programme selector dial: With the programme selector dial, you choose the desired washing and drying programme. Turn it clockwise. Depress the dial to pop it out. Before setting the dial to any position, the machine must be switched off by depressing the On/Off button.

Cooling Phase

To allow the laundry to cool down, a cooling phase starts automatically 10 minutes before the end of drying and this phase must in no circumstances be reduced or interrupted.

Operating Sequence: Washing

1. Load the laundry.
2. Measure out the detergent and pour into the main wash compartment (II). If you wish to carry out the prewash, pour detergent into the compartment marked (I).
3. Measure out the fabric softener if required and pour into the compartment marked ?, not exceeding the 'Max' mark in the drawer.
4. Select the required option(s) by depressing the Spin Reduction (⬇️), Quick Wash (⚡), Super Rinse (??), or Rinse Hold (⏸️) buttons, if required.
5. Select the required programme by turning the programme selector dial clockwise to the desired programme.
6. Start the machine by pressing the On/Off button (▶️/⏹️). The mains-on light (?) will illuminate and the machine will start.
7. At the end of the programme, the machine stops automatically. If you have pressed the Rinse Hold button (⏸️), the machine will stop with water of the last rinse left in the tub, to prevent fabric creasing. To drain the water and spin, release the same button. To drain only, select programme "R". The door is controlled by a safety device which releases 2 minutes after the end of the programme. Switch the machine off by depressing the On/Off button (▶️/⏹️) again; the mains-on light (?) goes out.

Operating Sequence: Drying

1. Load the laundry.
2. Select the programme by turning the programme selector dial clockwise to the appropriate drying programme.
3. Select the required time (See programme chart) by turning the drying time selector dial clockwise to the correct time setting in the blue sector (for cottons/linens) or green sector (for synthetics).
4. Start the machine by depressing the On/Off button (▶️/⏹️). The mains-on light (?) and drying light (?) will illuminate and the machine starts operating.
5. At the end of the programme, the machine stops automatically and the drying light (?) goes out. The door is controlled by a safety device which releases 2 minutes after the end of the programme. Switch the machine off by depressing the On/Off button (▶️/⏹️) again; the mains-on light (?) goes out. If the laundry is still too damp, select a further brief drying time, bearing in mind that during the last 10 minutes the appliance carries out a cooling and anticrease phase.

Operating Sequence: Washing and Drying

Follow this sequence if you intend to wash and dry automatically:

1. Load the laundry.
2. Measure out the detergent and fabric softener.
3. Select the required programme by turning the programme selector dial clockwise to the appropriate programme.
4. Select the required option, depressing the Quick Wash button (⚡) if required.
5. Select the required time following indications given in the programme chart on the following page. Turn the time selector dial clockwise to the appropriate number of minutes in the green sector. (Note: In order to save energy and to avoid too long drying times, it is suggested not to reduce the spin speed when you wash and dry automatically.)
6. Start the machine by pressing the On/Off button (▶️/⏹️). The mains-on light (?) comes on and the machine starts operating.
7. At the end of the programme, the machine stops automatically and the drying light (?) goes out. The door is controlled by a safety device which releases 2 minutes after the end of the programme. Switch the machine off by depressing the On/Off button (▶️/⏹️) again; the mains-on light (?) goes out. If the laundry is still too damp, select a further brief drying time, bearing in mind that during the last 10 minutes the appliance carries out a cooling and anticrease phase.

Washing Programmes for Cotton and Linen

Programmes for Synthetics, Mixed Fabrics, Delicates and Wool

Drying Programmes