Brand: Electrolux
Category: Washing Machine
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for EWT 9120 W
Uploaded: Sept. 12, 2025, 4:29 a.m.
Warranty Information
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Loading Washing: Open lid, depress button A to unlock shutters, load laundry, close drum and lid. Ensure drum is properly closed before closing lid. Detergents: Pour powder into washing and prewash compartments if selected. Add softener to compartment & if needed. Programme Selection: Turn programme selector to desired programme. "Start/Pause" flashes green. Temperature/Spin: Select temperature by pressing the "Temperature" button. Select spin speed using the spin speed selector. Options: Select options after programme and before pressing "Start/Pause". Starting: Press "Start/Pause" to begin. Light turns green. Interrupting: Press "Start/Pause" to pause; light flashes green. Wait for drum to stop (approx. 2 mins) to open lid. Press "Start/Pause" again to resume. Modifying/Cancelling: Pause first. If modification not possible, "Start/Pause" flashes red. To cancel, turn selector to "Stop". End of Programme: Machine stops, "Start/Pause" light goes out, "End of cycle" light comes on. Wait for lid to unlock (approx. 2 mins), turn selector to "Stop", remove laundry, unplug, and close tap.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problems | Causes |
|---|---|
| The washing machine doesn't start or doesn't fill: | • appliance isn't plugged in correctly, electrical installation isn't working, power failure. • lid and drum shutters aren't closed firmly. • programme start command not selected properly. • water supply cut off, water inlet tap closed. • water inlet filters dirty. • red tab on water inlet hose. |
| The appliance fills but empties straight away: | • drainage U-piece fixed too low (see installation section). |
| The washing machine doesn't rinse or doesn't empty: | • drain hose blocked or bent. • object trap obstructed. • out of balance detector activated (uneven wash). • "Drain" programme, "Night Silence Plus” or “Rinse hold” selected. • height of drainage U-piece unsuitable. |
| You have found water around the washing machine: | • too much detergent (foam overflow). • unsuitable detergent. • drainage U-piece not attached correctly. • water inlet hose leaking. |
| Wash is unsatisfactory: | • unsuitable detergent. • too much washing in drum. • unsuitable wash cycle. • not enough detergent. |
| The appliance vibrates, is noisy: | • packaging not removed (see installation section). • appliance isn't level/balanced. • appliance too close to wall/furniture. • uneven wash distribution, load too small. • appliance in running-in period. |
| The wash cycle is much too long: | • water inlet filters dirty. • power or water supply cut off. • motor overheating detector activated. • water inlet temperature lower than usual. • foam detection security activated (draining foam). • out of balance detector activated (redistributing wash). |
| The washing machine stops during a wash cycle: | • water or electricity supply defective. • "Rinse hold" selected. • drum shutters open. |
| The lid doesn't open at the end of the cycle: | • temperature inside drum too high. • lid unlocks 1-2 minutes after cycle end. • you have gone past the MAX indicator. |
| Softener runs directly into the drum when filling the dispenser box: | • you have gone past the MAX indicator. |
| The "Start/Pause" pushbutton flashes red: | • lid not closed properly. • object trap obstructed. • drain hose blocked or bent. • drain hose fixed too high (see Installation section). • drainage pump blocked. • standpipes blocked. • water tap closed, water supply cut off. |