Electrolux Ewf 1249 User Manual

gramme selector dial to O to switch the ma-
chine off.
Remove the laundry from the drum and care-
fully 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 pre-
vent the formation of mildew and unpleasant
smells.
Stand By : If your laundry is not removed
within 10 minutes after the programme is fin-ished, the back light of the display switches
off and the energy saving system will be en-
abled. Only the pilot light of the button 8 is...

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 turpen-
tine, 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...

Washing programmes
Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent Com-
partment
COTTONS
90° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm
Max. load 8 kg - Red. load 4 kg 
1)
White and coloured cotton (normally soiled items).
SPIN REDUCTION,
NIGHT CYCLE,
RINSE HOLD, EASY
IRON, EXTRA RINSE,
TIME MANAGER
COTTONS ECONOMY
90° - 40°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm
Max. load 8 kg
White and fast coloured...

Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent Com-
partment
DELICATES
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 700 rpm
Max. load kg 4 - Red. load kg 2 
1)
Delicate fabrics normally soiled delicate items.
NIGHT CYCLE,
RINSE HOLD, EXTRA
RINSE, TIME MAN-
AGER
WOOL
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 900 rpm
Max. load 2 kg
Washing programme for machine washable wool as
well as for hand washable...

Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent Com-
partment
DRAIN
Draining of water
Max. load 8 kg
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in pro-
grammes with the Rinse Hold and Night Cycle option
selected.  
SPIN
Drain and long spin
Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm
Max. load 8 kg
Separate spin for hand washed garments and after pro-
grammes with the Rinse Hold and Night Cycle option
selected. You can choose the spin...

the top part of the additive compartment
should be removed.
2. Remove the conditioner insert from the
appropriate compartment.
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...

Drain pump
The pump should be inspected regularly and
particularly if:
• the machine does not empty and/or spin
• the machine makes an unusual noise dur-
ing draining due to objects such as safety
pins, coins etc. blocking the pump.
Proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect the appliance.
2. If necessary wait until the water has
cooled down.
3. Open the pump door.
4. Place a container close to the pump to
collect any spillage.
5. Release the emergency emptying hose,
place it in the container and remove its
cap...

Cleaning the water inlet filter
If you notice that the machine is taking longer
to fill, check that the filter in the water inlet
hose is not blocked.
1. Turn off the water tap.
2. Unscrew the hose from the tap.
3. Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff
brush.
4. Screw the hose back onto the 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...

ProblemPossible cause/Solution
The machine does not start:
The door has not been closed. E40
•Close the door firmly.
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 8 has not
been pressed.
• Please turn the selector dial and press the button 8 again.
The delay start...

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 9  goes off.
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 appliance....