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
blinking to indicate that the appliance has to
be switched off. By pressing any button the
appliance will come out from the energy sav-
ing status and you can set another pro-
gramme or switch the appliance off.
Helpful hints and tips
Sorting out the laundry
Follow the wash code symbols on each gar-
ment label and the manufacturer’s washing
instructions. Sort the laundry as follows:
whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates,
woollens.
Temperatures
95° or 90°for normally soiled white cot-
tons and linen (e.g. tea cloths,
towels, tablecloths, sheets...)
60°/50°
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)
40°-30°-
Cold
for delicate items (e.g. net cur-
tains), mixed laundry including
synthetic fibres and woollens
bearing the label «pure new
wool, machine washable, non-
shrink»
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
washing 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:
The following weights are indicative:
bathrobe1200 g
quilt cover700 g
man’s work shirt600 g
sheet, man’s pyjamas500 g
tablecloth250 g
pillow case, towelling towel,
night dress, man’s shirt200 g
tea cloth, ladies’ briefs, nap-
kin, blouse, men’s underpants100 g
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.
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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 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 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 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
1), then with acetic
acid; treat any residual marks on white fab-
rics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly.
Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, me-
thylated spirits or benzine, then rub with de-
tergent paste.
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 en-
vironment.
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 de-
tergents 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 tem-
perature wash programmes (60°C max)
for all types of fabric, or special for wool-
lens only.
The detergent and any additives must be
placed in the appropriate compartments of
the dispenser drawer before starting the
wash programme.
If using liquid detergents, a programme
without prewash must be selected.
Your appliance incorporates a recirculation
system which allows an optimal use of the
concentrated detergent.
Follow the product manufacturer’s recom-
mendations on quantities to use and do not
exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent
dispenser drawer .
Degrees of water hardness
Water hardness is classified in so-called “de-
grees” 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.A water softener must be added when
water has a medium-high degree of
hardness (from degree of hardness II).
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
The quantity of detergent can then al-
ways  be adjusted to degree of hardness
I (= soft).
LevelCharac-
teristic
Degrees of water
hardness
German
°dHFrench
°T.H.
1soft0-70-15
2medium8-1416-25
3hard15-2126-37
4very hard> 21> 37
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							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 cotton .
This programme can be selected for slightly or normally
soiled cotton items. The temperature will decrease and
the washing time will be extended. This allows to obtain
a good washing efficiency so saving energy.SPIN REDUCTION,
NIGHT CYCLE,
RINSE HOLD, EASY
IRON, EXTRA RINSE
COTTONS + PREWASH
90° - Cold
Prewash - Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm
Max. load 8 kg - Red. load 4 kg 
1)
White or coloured cottons with prewash phase
(heavily soiled items).
SPIN REDUCTION,
NIGHT CYCLE,
RINSE HOLD, EASY
IRON, EXTRA RINSE,
TIME MANAGER 2)
COTTONS ECONOMY + PREWASH
90 °- 40°
Prewash - Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm
Max. load 8 kg
White or coloured cottons with prewash phase.
This programme can be selected for normally soiled
cotton items with stains. The temperature will decrease
and the washing time will be extended.SPIN REDUCTION,
NIGHT CYCLE,
RINSE HOLD, EASY
IRON, EXTRA RINSE 2)
SYNTHETICS
60° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 900 rpm
Max. load 4 kg - Red. load 2 kg 
1)
Synthetic or mixed fabrics normally soiled items.
SPIN REDUCTION,
NIGHT CYCLE,
RINSE HOLD, EASY
IRON, EXTRA RINSE,
TIME MANAGER
SYNTHETICS + PREWASH
60° - Cold
Prewash - Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 900 rpm
Max. load 4 kg - Red. load 2 kg 
1)
Synthetic or mixed fabrics with prewash phase
(heavily soiled items).
SPIN REDUCTION,
NIGHT CYCLE,
RINSE HOLD, EASY
IRON, EXTRA RINSE,
TIME MANAGER 2)
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							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 woollens and delicate fabrics.
Note : A single or bulky item may cause imbalance. If
the appliance doesn’t perform the final spin phase, add
more items, redistribute the load manually and then se-
lect the spinning programme.SPIN REDUCTION,
NIGHT CYCLE,
RINSE HOLD
HANDWASH
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 900 rpm
Max. load 2 kg
Special programme for delicate fabrics with «hand
washing» care symbol.SPIN REDUCTION,
NIGHT CYCLE,
RINSE HOLD,
LINGERIE
40°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 900 rpm
Max. load 1 kg
This programme is suitable for very delicate items, as
lingerie, bras and underwear etc.SPIN REDUCTION,
NIGHT CYCLE,
RINSE HOLD,
SILK
30°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 700 rpm
Max. load 1 kg
Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed
synthetic items.NIGHT CYCLE,
RINSE HOLD
RINSES
Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm
Max. load 8 kg
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cot-
ton garments which have been washed by hand. The
machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final long spin.
The spin speed can be reduced.SPIN REDUCTION,
NIGHT CYCLE,
RINSE HOLD, EASY
IRON, EXTRA RINSE
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							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 speed by pressing
the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun.SPIN REDUCTION 
O=OFF
For cancelling the programme which is running or to
switch the machine off .  
1) If you select the Super Quick option by pressing button 10 , 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 must be selected.
Care and cleaning
Warning! You must disconnect the
appliance from the electricity supply,
before you can carry out any cleaning or
maintenance work.
Descaling
The water we use normally contains lime. It
is a good idea to periodically use a water
softening powder in the machine. Do this
separately from any laundry washing, and
according to the softening powder manufac-
turers instructions. This will help to prevent
the formation of lime deposits.
After each wash
Leave the door open for a while. This helps
to prevent mould and stagnant smells form-
ing inside the appliance. Keeping the door
open after a wash will also help to preserve
the door seal.
Maintenance wash
With the use of low temperature washes it is
possible to get a build up of residues inside
the drum.We recommend that a maintenance wash be
performed on a regular basis.
To run a maintenance wash:
• The drum should be empty of laundry.
• Select the hottest cotton wash pro-
gramme.
• 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 thor-
oughly.
Important! Do not use methylated spirits,
solvents or similar products to clean the
cabinet.
Cleaning the dispenser drawer
The detergent dispenser drawer should be
cleaned regularly.
1. Remove the detergent dispenser drawer
by pulling it firmly. Remove any traces of
accumulated powder. To aid cleaning,
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							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 in the washing or tap
water containing iron.
Important! Do not clean the drum with
acidic descaling agents, scouring agents
containing chlorine or iron or steel wool.
1. Remove any rust deposits on the drum
with a cleaning agent for stainless steel.
2. Run a washing cycle without any washing
to clean off any cleaning agent residues.
Programme: Short Cotton Programme at
maximum temperature and add approx.
1/4 measuring cup of detergent.
Door seal
Check from time to time the door seal and
eliminate eventual possible objects that
could be trapped in the fold.
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							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 cover.
6. When no more water comes out, un-
screw the pump and remove it. Alwayskeep 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 selected there can be hot
water in the pump. Never remove the pump
cover during a wash cycle, always wait until
the appliance has finished the cycle, and is
empty. When replacing the cover, ensure it
is securely retightened so as to stop leaks
and young children being able to remove it.
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							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 has
cooled down;
4. open the pump door;
5. place a bowl on the floor and place the
end of the emergency emptying hose into
the bowl. Remove its cap. The watershould drain by gravity into the bowl.
When the bowl is full, put the cap back
on the hose. Empty the bowl. Repeat the
procedure until water stops flowing out;
6. clean the pump if necessary as previously
described;
7. replace the emergency emptying hose in
its seat after having plugged it;
8. screw the pump again and close the
door.
Frost precautions
If the machine is installed in a place where the
temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed
as follows:
1. close the water tap and unscrew the wa-
ter inlet hose from the tap;
2. place the end of the emergency emptying
hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl
placed on the floor and let water drain
out;
3. screw the water inlet hose back on and
reposition the emergency emptying hose
after having put the cap on again.
By doing this, any water remaining in the ma-
chine is removed, avoiding ice forming and
consequently damage to the appliance.
When you use the machine again, make sure
that the ambient 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
washing.
What to do if...
Certain problems are due to lack of simple
maintenance or oversights, which can be
solved easily without calling out an engineer.
Before contacting your local Service Centre,
please carry out the checks listed below.
During machine operation it is possible that
the red pilot light of button 8 blinks, one of
the following alarm codes appears on the
display and some acoustic signals sound ev-
ery 20 seconds to indicate that the machine
is not working:• : problem with the water supply.
•
 : problem with the water draining.
•
 : door open.
Once the problem has been eliminated,
press the button 8 to restart the programme.
If after all checks, the problem persists, con-
tact your local Service Centre.
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							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 has been selected.
• If the laundry are to be washed immediately, cancel the delay start.
The Child Safety Lock has been activated.
• Deactivate the Child Safety Lock.
The machine does not fill:
The water tap is closed. E10
•Open the water tap.
The inlet hose is squashed or kinked. E10
• Check the inlet hose connection.
The filter in the inlet hose is blocked. E10
• Clean the water inlet hose filter.
The door is not properly closed. E40
•Close the door firmly.
The machine does not emp-
ty and/or does not spin:
The drain hose is squashed or kinked. E20
• Check the drain hose connection.
The drain filter is clogged. E20
• Clean the drain filter.
An option or a programme that ends with the water still in the tub or
a that eliminates all the spinning phases has been selected.
• Select the draining or spinning programme.
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
• Redistribute the laundry.
There is water on the floor:
Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much
foam) has been used.
• Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one.
Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings.
It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose;
check to see if it is damp.
• Check the water inlet hose connection.
The drain or inlet hose is damaged.
• Replace it with a new one.
The cap on the emergency emptying hose has not been replaced
or the filter has not been properly screwed in after cleaning action.
• Refit the cap on the emergency emptying hose or screw the filter
fully in.
Unsatisfactory washing re-
sults:
Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used.
• Increase the detergent quantity or use another one.
Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing.
• Use commercial products to treat the stubborn stains.
The correct temperature was not selected.
• Check if you have selected the correct temperature.
Excessive laundry load.
• Reduce the laundry load.
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							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.
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
• Redistribute the laundry.
Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.
• Load more laundry.
Spinning starts late or the
machine does not spin:
The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the
laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. The laundry is redis-
tributed by reverse rotation of the drum. This may happen several
times before the unbalance disappears and normal spinning can re-
sume. 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 programme.
• Redistribute the laundry.
The load is too small.
• Add more items, redistribute the load manually and then select
the spinning programme.
The machine makes an un-
usual noise:The machine is fitted with a type of motor which makes an unusual
noise compared with other traditional motors. This new motor en-
sures 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 little water without affecting performance.
If you are unable to identify or solve the prob-
lem, contact our service centre. Before tele-
phoning, make a note of the model, serial
number and purchase date of your machine:
the Service Centre will require this informa-
tion.
Mod. ... ... ...
Prod. No. ... ... ...
          Ser. No. ... ... ...
Mod. ..
. ... ...
Prod. No.
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. ... ..
         
      
         
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