Electrolux EWF1230 Instruction Booklet

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warnings Washing hints Sorting the laundry Disposal Temperatures Before loading the laundry Tips for environmental protection Maximum loads Technical specifications Laundry weights Removing stains 10-11 Installation Detergents and additives Unpacking Operating sequence 12-13 Positioning International wash code symbols Water inlet Washing programmes 15-16 Water drainage...
  • Page 3: Warnings

    Warnings Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated below. We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners. The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.
  • Page 4: Disposal

    Disposal Packaging materials The symbol on the product or on its packaging The materials marked with the symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as recyclable. household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of >PE<=polyethylene electrical and electronic equipment.
  • Page 5: Installation

    Installation Unpacking 6. Insert the bottom cover and then push its tonguein the slit. 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.
  • Page 6: Water Inlet

    Water inlet Connect the water inlet hose to a tap with a 3/4" thread. Do not use already employed hoses for water connection. In a sink drain pipe branch. This branch must be above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm above the ground.
  • Page 7: Your New Washing-Machine

    Your new washing machine This new machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. • The programme selector dial combines the function of programme and temperature selection, making it easier to set the programme. •...
  • Page 8: Use

    Control panel Programme option buttons 2. PREWASH button Depending on the programme, different functions Select this programme if you wish your laundry to can be combined. These must be selected after be prewashed at 30°C before the main wash (not choosing the desired programme and before available for wool depressing the START/PAUSE button...
  • Page 9 7. Programme selector dial 5. START/PAUSE button After having selected the required programme, The selector is divided into 5 sections: press this button to start the machine; the • Cotton corresponding pilot light stops flashing and • Synthetics remains lit. •...
  • Page 10: Washing Hints

    Washing hints Laundry weights Sorting the laundry The following weights are indicative: bathrobe 1200 g Follow the wash code symbols on each garment napkin 100 g label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: quilt cover 700 g whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens.
  • Page 11: Detergents And Additives

    Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and Quantity of detergent to be used treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any The type and quantity of detergent will depend on residual marks with bleach. the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric hardness of the water used.
  • Page 12: Operating Sequence

    Operating sequence 4. Select the required programme Turn the programme selector dial to the required Before the first wash we recommend that you pour 2 programme. litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve.
  • Page 13 Turn the programme selector dial to O and then to 11. At the end of the programme the new programme position. The washing water in The machine stops automatically. the tub will not emptied out. Start the new START/PAUSE programme by depressing the At the end of the programme the START-PAUSE button pilot light goes out and the END...
  • Page 14: International Wash Code Symbols

    International wash code symbols These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry. Energetic wash Max. wash Max. wash Max. wash Max. wash temperature temperature temperature temperature 95°C 60°C 40°C 30°C Hand wash Do not...
  • Page 15: Washing Programmes

    Programme table WASHING PROGRAMMES Consumption* Type of Programme/ Description Available Energy Water Duration laundry load temperature of programme options h/min. White cottons: Main wash at e.g. sheets, 95°C White Cottons 5 kg tablecloths, 3 rinses 95°C household linen Long spin White/Coloured Main wash at White/Coloured...
  • Page 16: Programme Table

    Programme table SPECIAL PROGRAMMES Consumptions* Programme Programme Additional Wash load selector dial Programme Energy Water Duration description functions max. position min. 3 rinses with liquid For rinsing hand additive, if required 5 kg 0.05 washed items Short spin at max. Rinses speed For emptying out...
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    Maintenance Bodywork Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer recess: clean it with an old toothbrush. Refit the Clean the outside of the machine with soap and drawer after cleaning. water only. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth.
  • Page 18: Water Inlet Filter

    • Remove any objects from the pump impeller by Emergency emptying out rotating it. 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; •...
  • Page 19: Something Not Working

    Something not working? Problems which you can resolve yourself, before calling the After Sales Service. During machine operation it is possible that the end light starts to flash: 4 flashes= the door has not been closed 2 flashes= the machine does not empty 1 flash= the machine does not fill.
  • Page 20: The Door Will Not Open

    Possible cause Problem • The door will not open: • The programme is still running, the drum is turning. • The door lock has not been released. • The water level is above the bottom edge of the door. • The machine is heating the water. •...

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