Electrolux Ewf 12270 W User Manual

Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach
(whites and fast coloureds only).
Ball point pen and glue: moisten with ace-
tone
1), lay the garment on a soft cloth and
dab the stain.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above,
then treat stains with methylated spirits.
Treat any residual marks 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...

Washing programmes
Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent
Compartment
COTTON 95°-30°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm
Max. load 6 kg - Red. load 3 kg 
1)
For white and coloured cotton (normally soiled
items).
SPIN, RINSE HOLD,
NIGHT CYCLE, DAI-
LY, LIGHT, QUICK,
EXTRA RINSE
COTTON ECONOMY  60°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm
Max. load 6 kg
White and fast coloured cottons .
This...

Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent
Compartment
DELICATE 40°-30°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 700 rpm
Max. load kg 3 - Red. load kg 1,5
1)
Delicate fabrics: acrylics, viscose, polyester.
RINSE HOLD, NIGHT
CYCLE, DAILY,
LIGHT, QUICK, EX-
TRA RINSE
WOOL 40°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 900 rpm
Max. load 1 kg
Washing programme for machine washable wool as
well as for hand washable woollens and...

Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent
Compartment
 (=OFF)
For cancelling the programme which is running or to
switch the machine off .  
1) If you select the Quick option by pressing button 3 , we recommend that you reduce the maximum
load as indicated. (Red. load = reduced load). Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced
cleaning results.
2) If using liquid detergents, a programme without PREWASH...

3. Clean all parts with water.
4. Put the conditioner insert in as far as it will
go, so that it is firmly in place
5. Clean all parts of the machine, especially
the nozzles in the top of the washing-in
chamber, with a brush.
6. Insert the detergent dispenser drawer in
the guide rails and push it in.
Washing drum
Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to
rusting foreign bodies in the washing or tap
water containing iron.
Important! Do not clean the drum with
acidic descaling agents, scouring agents...

5. Release the emergency emptying hose,
place it in the container and remove its
cap cover.
6. When no more water comes out, un-
screw the pump and remove it. Always
keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of
water when removing the pump.
7. Remove any objects from the pump im-
peller by rotating it.
8. Refit the cap on the emergency empty-
ing hose and place the latter back in its
seat.
9. Screw the pump fully in.
10. Close the pump door.
Warning!
When the appliance is in use and depending
on the programme...

5. Unscrew the hose from the machine.
Keep a rug nearby because some water
may flow.
6. Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff
brush or with the piece of cloth.
7. Screw the hose back to the machine and
make sure the connection is tight.
8. Turn on the water tap.
Emergency emptying out
If the water is not discharged, proceed as
follows to empty out the machine:
1. pull out the plug from the power socket;
2. close the water tap;
3. if necessary, wait until the water has
cooled down;
4. open the pump...

ProblemPossible cause/Solution
The washing machine does
not start:
The door has not been closed. •Close firmly the door.
The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket.
• Insert the plug into the power socket.
There is no power at the socket.
• Please check your domestic electrical installation.
The main fuse has blown.
• Replace the fuse.
The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the button 6 has not
been depressed.
• Please turn the selector dial and press the button 6 again.
The delay...

ProblemPossible cause/Solution
The door will not open:
The programme is still running.
• Wait the end of washing cycle.
The door lock has not been released.
• Wait until the pilot light 8.2 has gone out.
There is water in the drum.
• Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water.
The machine vibrates is
noisy:
The transit bolts and packing have not been removed.
• Check the correct installation of the appliance.
The support feet have not been adjusted
• Check the correct levelling of the...

Consumption values
ProgrammeEnergy consumption
(KWh)Water consumption
(litres)Programme duration
(Minutes)
White Cottons 95°2.061
For the duration of
the programmes,
please refer to the
display on the con-
trol panel.Cottons 60°1.358
Cotton ECO 60° 1)1.0254
Cottons 40°0.758
Synthetics 40°0.550
Delicates 40°0.5560
Handwash 30°0.2553
1) «Cotton ECO» at 60°C with a load of 6 kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the
energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards.
The consumption data...