Electrolux Ewf 10040 W User Manual

							
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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 noiseless and
it can be selectionned at night or in
times with a more economical power
rate.
On cotton, synthetic and delicates
programmes the rinses will be
performed with more water. 
When the programme has finished the
pilot lights  (End) and  (Door) are
on, the Start/Pause light and the “wash” pilot light are off and the door is
blocked to indicate that the water must
be emptied out.
To do this: turn the programme selector dial to
“O ”
select the  (Drain) or  (Spin)
programme
reduce the spin speed if needed, by
means of the relevant button
depress Start/Pause button
when the programme has finished only
the pilot lights  (End) comes on.
Rinse Hold  : by selecting this option
the water of the last rinse is not emptied
out to prevent the fabrics from creasing.
When the programme has finished the
pilot lights  (End) and  (Door) are
on, the Start/Pause light and the “wash” pilot light are off and the door is
blocked to indicate that the water must
be emptied out.
To empty out the water, please
read the previous option steps.
Select the Daily  , Light  or
Quick options
Press the Options button 
repeatedly, to select the desired option.
The relevant light will light up.
You can select 3 different options:
DAILY : to be used for normally
soiled cotton, synthetic or delicate
items.
LIGHT : to be used for lightly
soiled cotton, synthetic or delicate
items.
QUICK : a very short cycle for
very slightly items that have been
used or worn for a short time.
Max. load for cotton: 2,5 kg.
Max. load for synthetic and 
delicate: 1.5 kg.
These options  cannotbe selected with
Economy programmes.

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If none of 3 options is allowed with the
selected programme, the  red
Start/Pause button pilot light will flash 3
times. On the  contrary only the
compatible option pilot light will light up.
Select the Extra Rinse option
This button can be selected with all
programmes except the wool and hand
wash programmes. The machine
performs some additional rinses.
This option is recommended for people
who are allergic to detergents, and in
areas where the water is very soft.

Select the Start/Pause
To start the selected programme, press
the  Start/Pause” button; the
corresponding green pilot light stops
flashing.
The  “wash” and “door”  lights
are on to indicate that the appliance
starts operating and the door is locked.
To interrupt a programme which is
running, depress the  Start/Pause
button: the corresponding green pilot
light starts to flash.
To restart the programme from the point
at which it was interrupted,  pressthe
Start/Pause  buttonagain.
If you have chosen a delayed start, the
machine will begin the countdown.
If an incorrect option is selected, an
integrated red pilot light of the Start/
Pause button flashes for 3 times.
Cottonstemp.
95°
60°
40°
30°
Synthetics
60°
40°
30°
Delicates
40°
30°
Normal mins.
135
120
115
100
90
80
75
65
60
Dailymins.
130
100
85
80
80
70
65
55
50
Lightmins.
120
90
75
70
70
60
55
45
40
Quickmins.
90
60
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55
50
50
40
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20
35
30

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Select the Delay start
Before you start the programme , if
you wish to delay the start, press the
Delay Start button repeatedly, to select
the desired delay. The relevant light
illuminates.
This button makes it possible to delay
the starting of the washing programme
by 2, 4, and 8 hours. 
You must select this option after you
have set the programme and before you
press the Start/Pause button.
You can cancel the delay time at any
moment, before you press the
Start/Pause button.
If you have already pressed the
Start/Pause button, and you wish to
cancel the delay time, proceed as
follows:
 set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the Start/Pause button;
 press the Delay Start button once, the light relevant to the selected delay
goes off.
 press the Start/Pause button again to start the programme.
Important!
 The selected delay can be changed only after selecting the washing
programme again.
 The door will be locked throughout the delay time. If you need to open
the door, you must first set the
washing machine to PAUSE by
pressing the Start/Pause button and
then wait about 2 minutes. After you
have closed the door, press the
Start/Pause button again.

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The Delay Start can not be selected
with 
Drain programme.
Programme progress display
After having pressed the Start/Pause
button, the  “wash” pilot lights
comes on.
When the pilot light “wash” comes on
this means that the machine is
performing the washing cycle.
The  “door” pilot light indicates if the
door can be opened:
 light on: the door cannot be opened.  The appliance is running.
 light off: the door can be opened.  The washing programme is finished.
 flashing light: the door is opening.
When the programme has finished, the
“End” pilot light comes on. 
Altering an option or a running
programme
It is possible to change any option
before the programme carries it out.
Before you make any change, you must
pause the washing machine by pressing
the Start/Pause button.
The options Daily, Light and Quick c c a
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be modified after the Start/Pause
has been pressed. 
Changing a running programme is
possible  only by resetting it . Turn the
programme selector dial to  “O”and
then to the new programme position.
The washing water in the tub will not

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emptied out. Start the new programme
by depressing the Start/Pause button
again.
Interrupting a programme
Depress the S tart/Pausebutton to
interrupt a programme which is running,
the corresponding light starts to flash.
Depress the button again to restart the
programme.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to  “O”to cancel
a programme which is running. Now
you can select a new programme.
Opening the door after the
programme has started
First set the machine to pause by
pressing the Start/Pause button.
If the  “door” light flashes and after
2 minutes goes off, the door can be
opened.
If the  “door” light does not blink,
this means that the machine is already
heating, that the water level is above
the bottom edge of the door.
In this case the door can not be
opened.
If you cannot open the door but you
need to open it you have to switch the
machine off by turning the selector dial
to  “O” . After about 2 minutes the door
can be opened  (pay attention to the
water level and temperature!) .
At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically.
If the “Rinse Hold”  or “Night Cycle”
option has been selected, the
phase lights “end”  and “door” 
illuminate, the Start/pause light goes off
and the door remains locked to
indicate that the water must be
emptied out before opening the door.
To empty out the water please read
the steps on the Night Cycle option
paragraph.
Turn the programme selector dial to
“O” to switch the machine off. Remove
the laundry from the drum and carefully
check that the drum is empty.
If you do not intend to carry out
another wash, close the water tap.
Leave the door open to prevent the
formation of mildew and unpleasant
smells.

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Washing hints
Sorting the laundry
Follow the wash code symbols on each
garment label and the manufacturer’s
washing instructions. Sort the laundry as
follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics,
delicates, woollens.
Temperatures
Before loading the laundry
Never wash whites and coloureds
together. Whites may lose their
“whiteness” in the wash.
New coloured items may run in the first
wash; they should therefore be washed
separately the first time.
Make sure that no metal objects
are left in the laundry (e.g. hair
clips, safety pins, pins).
Button up pillowcases, close zip
fasteners, hooks and poppers. Tie any
belts or long tapes.
Remove persistent stains before
washing. 
Rub particularly soiled areas with a
special detergent or detergent paste.
Treat curtains with special care. Remove
hooks or tie them up in a bag or net.
Maximum loads
Recommended loads are indicated in
the programme 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:
Removing stains
Stubborn stains may not be removed by
just water and detergent. It is therefore
advisable to treat them prior to washing.
Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water.
For dried stains, soak overnight in water
with a special detergent then rub in the
soap and water.

95°
for normally soiled white
cottons and linen (e.g. tea
cloths, towels, tablecloths,
sheets...)
50°/60°
for normally soiled, colour
fast garments (e.g. shirts,
night dresses, pyjamas....) in
linen, cotton or synthetic
fibres and for lightly soiled
white cotton (e.g.
underwear).
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30°-40°

for delicate items (e.g. net
curtains), mixed laundry
including synthetic fibres and
woollens bearing the label
«pure new wool, machine
washable, non-shrink».
1200 gbathrobe 
100 gnapkin
700 gquilt cover
500 gsheet
200 gpillow case
250 gtablecloth
200 gtowelling towel
100 gtea cloth
200 gnight dress
100 gladies’ briefs
600 gman’s work shirt
200 gman’s shirt
500 gman’s pyjamas
100 gblouse
100 gmen’s underpants
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Oil based paint: moisten with benzine
stain remover, lay the garment on a soft
cloth and dab the stain; treat several
times.
Dried grease stains: moisten with
turpentine, lay the garment on a soft
surface and dab the stain with the
fingertips and a cotton cloth.
Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water
or a rust removing product used cold.
Be careful with rust stains which are not
recent since the cellulose structure will
already have been damaged and the
fabric tends to hole.
Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse
well (whites and fast coloureds only).
Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach
(whites and fast coloureds only).
Ball point pen and glue: moisten with
acetone (*), lay the garment on a soft
cloth and dab the stain.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as
above, then treat stains with methylated
spirits. Remove any residual marks from
white fabrics with bleach.
Red wine: soak in water and detergent,
rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid,
then rinse. Treat any residual marks with
bleach.
Ink: depending on the type of ink,
moisten the 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 waste and
protect the environment. Although
biodegradable, detergents contain
substances which, in large quantities,
can upset the delicate balance of nature.
The choice of detergent will depend on
the type of fabric (delicates, woollens,
cottons, etc.), the colour, washing
temperature and degree of soiling.
All commonly available washing machine
detergents may be used in this
appliance:
 powder detergents for all types of fabric,
 powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max) and woollens,
 liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature wash programmes (60°C
max) for all types of fabric, or special
for woollens only.
The detergent and any additives must
be placed in the appropriate
compartments of the dispenser drawer
before starting the wash programme.
If using concentrated powder or liquid
detergents, a programme  without
prewash must be selected.
The washing machine incorporates a
recirculation system which allows an
optimal use of the concentrated
detergent.
Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser
drawer compartment marked  just
before starting the programme.
Any fabric softener or starching additives
must be poured into the compartment
marked  before starting the wash
programme.

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Follow the product manufacturer’s
recommendations on quantities to use
and do not exceed the «MAX» mark
in the detergent dispenser drawer.
Quantity of detergent to be used
The type and quantity of detergent will
depend on the type of fabric, load size,
degree 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 amounts of foam form during washing.
Degrees of water hardness
Level
Degrees
German
°dHFrench°T.H.Characteristic
10-70-15soft
28-1416-25medium
315-2126-37hard
4> 21 > 37very hard
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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
Delicate wash Max. wash
temperature 95°C Max. wash
temperature 60°C Max. wash
temperature 40°C Max. wash
temperature 30°C
Hand wash Do not washat all
Bleaching Bleach 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
hangerTumble dry
high
temperature
low
temperature
Do not
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Washing programmes
Programme/
TemperatureType of laundryOptionsDescription of programme
Cottons 95°

White cotton (heavy
soiled cotton items):
e.g. sheets,
tablecloths, household
linen.

Main wash at 95°C
3 rinses 
Long spin
Cottons 60°

White and fast
coloured cotton
(normally soiled
cotton items): work
garments, sheets,
household linen,
underwear, towels.

Main wash at 60°C
3 rinses 
Long spin
Cottons
40°-30°

Non fast coloured
cotton lightly soiled,
shirts, blouses,
underwear.
Main wash at 40°-
30°C
3 rinses 
Long spin
Cottons 60°
Eco

White and fast
coloured cotton
economy , lightly
soiled items, shirts,
blouses, underwear.

Main wash at 60°C
3 rinses 
Long spin
Cottons 40°
Eco

Coloured cotton
economy , normally
soiled items , shirts,
blouses, underwear
with stains.

Main wash at 40°C
3 rinses 
Long spin
Cottons
60°+ Prewash

Coloureds cotton:
(heavy soiled cotton
items): e.g. sheets,
tablecloths, household
linen with stains.
Prewash at 30°C
Main wash at 60°C
3 rinses 
Long spin
Cottons
95°+ Prewash

White cotton:
(heavy soiled cotton
items): e.g. sheets,
tablecloths, household
linen with stains.
Prewash at 30°C
Main wash at 95°C
3 rinses 
Long spin

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Washing programmes
Max. Cottons load ..........................5 kg.
Max. Synthetics/Delicates load........2 kg.
Max. Wool and Handwash load ......1 kg.

Rinse 

Separate rinse cycle
for hand washed
items of cottons.
3 rinses 
Long spin
Drain 

For emptying out the
last rinse water in
programmes with the
Rinse Hold or Night
Cycle option.
Draining of water
Spin 
Separate spin for
cottons.
Drain and long spin
Programme/
TemperatureType of laundryOptionsDescription of programme
Handwash
30°- Cold 
Special programme
for hand washing
fabrics
Main wash at 30°-
Cold 
3 rinses 
Short spin

Synthetics
60°-50°-40°-30°

Synthetic or mixed
fabrics , underwear,
coloured garments,
non-shrink shirts,
blouses.
Main wash at 60°-
50°-40°-30°C
3 rinses 
Short spin
Delicates 
40°-30°
Delicate fabrics , for
example curtains.

Main wash at 40°-
30°C
3 rinses 
Short spin
Wool 
40°

Specially tested
programme for wool
garments bearing the
“Pure new wool, non-
shrink, machine
washable” label.

Main wash at 40°
3 rinses 
Short spin

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