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ty information..............................5

Product description ...........................7

Control panel .....................................8

Use....................................................9

Washing hints ..................................17

International wash code symbol ......20

Washing programme ..................21-23

Programme information ..............24-25

Care and cleaning ...........................26

What to do if.

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Technical data .................................33

Consumption values ........................34

Installation .......................................36

Environment concerns .....................39

Guarantee conditions ......................40

The following symbols are used in this manual:

Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how
to avoid damaging the appliance.

General information and tips

Environmental information

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Page 1: ...User Manual EWS 12610 W Washing Machine Downloaded From WashingMachine Manual com Manuals ...

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Page 3: ...ition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable You find some examples on the cover in this manual Please take a few minutes to study this manual so that you can take advantage of the benefits of your new machine We promise that it will provide a superior User Experience delivering Ease of Mind Good luck Downloaded From WashingMachine Manual com Manuals ...

Page 4: ...Care and cleaning 26 What to do if 29 Technical data 33 Consumption values 34 Installation 36 Environment concerns 39 Guarantee conditions 40 The following symbols are used in this manual Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance General information and tips Environmental information Downloaded From WashingMachine Manual com Manual...

Page 5: ...s of quantities Wash small items such as socks laces washable belts etc in a washing bag or pillow case as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and the inner drum Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whalebones material without hems or torn material Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use clean and maintenance Under no circumstance...

Page 6: ... fluid is removed from the garment before placing in the machine Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket always take hold of the plug itself Never use the washing machine if the power supply cable the control panel the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside of the washing machine is accessible Child safety This appliance is not intended for use by p...

Page 7: ...3 2 1 Prewash Wash Fabric Softener EN004 Detergent dispenser drawer Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water energy and detergent consumption The Eco Valve system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy Downloaded From WashingMachine Manual com Manuals ...

Page 8: ... button Delay button Display Start Pause button Time manger buttons 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 3 4 5 8 7 2 6 9 Table of symbols Cottons Synthetics Delicates Economy Prewash Jeans Spin Delicate Spin Drain Rinses Lingerie Silk Handwash Wool Soak Special programmes Child safety Lock Time manager Downloaded From WashingMachine Manual com Manuals ...

Page 9: ... 7 10 7 4 7 3 7 2 7 1 visualized the light of button 8 is off and the door is locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out To empty out the water please read the paragraph At the end of the programme Night Cycle by selecting this option the machine will not drain the water of the last rinse so as not to wrinkle the laundry As all spinning phases are suppressed this washing cycle is very n...

Page 10: ...t of button 8 start flashing 7 10 7 8 7 7 7 6 7 5 Alarm codes In the event of operating problems some alarm codes can be displayed for example E20 see paragraph What to do if Clock icon After the programme has started the duration is displayed and the clock icon is animated Door locked icon After you have pressed button 8 and the machine has started this icon is lighted on and only the phase runni...

Page 11: ...ted except for the events of operating problems By pressing these 2 buttons again the the acoustic signal is reactivated Child safety lock This device permits you to leave the appliance not supervised without having the worry that children might be injured by or cause damage to the appliance This function remains able also when the washing machine is not working There are two different ways to set...

Page 12: ...amme Switching OFF of the machine At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position O to switch the machine off Attention If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is working the red pilot light of the button 8 will flash 3 times and the message Err will appear on the display to indicate a wrong selection The machine will not perform the n...

Page 13: ...ding icon will appear on the display in the upper part of the display 7 12 The selected delay time value up to 20 hours will appear on the display for about 3 seconds then the duration of the programme will appear again You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you press the button 8 During the delay time the door is locked If you wish to add laundry in the machine du...

Page 14: ...d sizes see Washing programmes table 7 7 7 10 Attention The Time Manager option cannot be selected with the Economy programmes The availability of these soil level icons change according to the type of fabric as shown in the following chart Altering an option or a running programme It is possible to change some option before the programme carries it out Before you make any change you must pause th...

Page 15: ... opened pay attention to the water level and temperature After closing the door it is necessary to select the programme and options again and press button 8 7 10 7 10 At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically Some acoustic signals sound for a few minutes If a programme with option that ends with water still in the tub has been selected the light of button 8 goes off three blinkin...

Page 16: ...mme charts General rules Cotton linen drum full but not too tightly packed Synthetics drum no more than half full Delicate fabrics and woollens drum no more than one third full Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy For heavily soiled laundry reduce the load size Laundry weights The following weights are indicative 95 or 90 for normally soiled white cottons and lin...

Page 17: ...fabric first with acetone then with acetic acid treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly Tar stains first treat with stain remover methylated spirits or benzine then rub with detergent paste do not use acetone on artificial silk Detergents and additives Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid wast...

Page 18: ...gree of soiling and hardness of the water used Water hardness is classified in so called degrees of hardness Information on hardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant water supply company or from your local authority Follow the product manufacturers instructions on quantities to use Use less detergent if you are washing a small load the laundry is lightly soiled large amo...

Page 19: ...each in cold water Do not bleach Ironing Hot iron max 200 C Warm iron max 150 C Lukewarm iron max 110 C Do not iron Dry cleaning Dry cleaning in all solvents Dry cleaning in perchlorethylene petrol pure alcohol R 111 R 113 Dry cleaning in petrol pure alcohol and R 113 Do not dry clean Drying Flat On the line On clothes hanger Tumble dry high temperature low temperature Do not tumble dry 95 60 60 4...

Page 20: ...conomy lightly heavy soiled items Spin Reduction Prewash Main wash 3 rinses Long spin at maximum speed Max load kg 4 5 Synthetics 60 Synthetic or mixed fabrics Spin Reduction Main wash 3 rinses Short spin Max load kg 1 5 Red load kg 1 Synthetics Economy 40 Synthetic lightly soiled items Spin Reduction Main wash 2 rinses Short spin Max load kg 1 5 Synthetics Prewash 60 Synthetic heavy soiled items ...

Page 21: ...mme Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of programme Handwash 40 30 Special programme for hand washing fabrics Spin Reduction Main wash 3 rinses Short spin Max load kg 1 Delicates 40 30 Delicate fabrics for example curtains Spin Reduction Main wash 3 rinses Short spin Max load kg 1 5 Red load kg 1 Washing programmes washing programmes electrolux 21 Synthetics Economy Prewash 40 Synthet...

Page 22: ...r Spin Separate spin for cottons Spin Reduction Drain and long spin at the maximum speed Max load kg 4 5 Programme Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of programme Delicate Spin Separate short spin for synthetics silk delicates wool and handwashed fabrics Spin Reduction Drain and short spin Max load kg 1 5 Spin Reduction O For cancelling the wash programme which is running and for swit...

Page 23: ...iled laundry The machine performs a soak phase At the end of the soak time the machine will stop auto matically with water left in the tub This programme cannot be used for very delicate fabrics as silk or wool Before starting a new washing phase it is necessary to empty out the water by Draining only turn the programme selector dial to Drain programme Press button 8 to start it Draining and spin ...

Page 24: ... selector dial must be turned to O You can choose the speed by means of the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun O Cancelling OFF To reset a programme and to switch off the machine turn the selector dial to O Now can a new programme be selected Eco This programme can be selected for slightly or normally soiled cotton and synthetic items The temperature will decrease and the washin...

Page 25: ...ed on a regular basis To run a maintenance wash The drum should be empty of laundry Select the hottest cotton wash programme Use a normal measure of detergent must be a powder with biological properties External cleaning Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only and then dry thoroughly Cleaning the dispenser drawer The washing powder and additive dispenser drawer should ...

Page 26: ...age Pull out the emergency emptying hose place it in the container and remove its cap 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 P1114 P0038 Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat Screw the pump c...

Page 27: ...P1090 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 was...

Page 28: ...ntre Malfunction Possible cause Solution The washing machine does not start The door has not been closed E40 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 button 8 has not been pressed The Delay Start or the Child Safety Lock has been selected Close firmly the door Insert the plug into...

Page 29: ... is damaged The cap on the emergency emptying hose has not been replaced after cleaning the pump Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one Check the water inlet hose connection Change it with a new one Put the cap back on the emergency emptying and place the latter back in its seat Unsatisfactory washing results Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used Stubborn stains have...

Page 30: ...ce 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 programm...

Page 31: ...ine 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 littl...

Page 32: ... pressure Minimum 0 05 MPa 0 8 MPa Maximum Cotton Maximum Load 4 5 kg Maximum Spin Speed 1200 rpm Electrical connection Voltage Overall power Fuse Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door Downloaded From WashingMachine Manual com Manuals ...

Page 33: ...or the data entered in the energy label in compliance with EEC 92 75 standards Consumption values Water consumption in litres Programme Energy consumption in kWh Programme duration in minutes Cottons Normal 90 1 55 48 Cottons Economy 60 0 85 45 Synthetics 60 0 7 36 For the duration of the programmes please refer to the display on the control panel Handwash 40 0 33 45 Synthetics Eco 40 0 4 32 Delic...

Page 34: ... the instruction booklet P0001 P1129 Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by car pets rugs etc Check that the machine does not touch the wall or other kitchen units Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or out Never place cardboard wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenne...

Page 35: ...e edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the machine In this case make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine is emptying This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall 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 Directly into a drain pipe at a height ...

Page 36: ...ion can take the maximum load required 2 2 kW also taking into account any other appliances in use Connect the machine to an earthed socket The manufacturer declines any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced this MUST be carried out by our Service Centre Please ensure that when the ...

Page 37: ... human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Ecological hints To save water energy and to help protect the environment we recommend that you follow these tips Normally s...

Page 38: ...of the appliance The appliance guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in your country of residence for this particular model or range of appliances The appliance guarantee is personal to the original purchaser of the appliance and cannot be transferred to another user The appliance is installed and used in accordance with instructions issued by Elect...

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