Electrolux Ewf 12981 W User Manual

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Opening the door after the
programme has started
First set the machine to pause by pressing
the “Start/Pause”button. The
corresponding message will appear on
the display.
If the “door”icon and the message «Door
unlocked» will appear on the display, the
door can be opened.
If the “door” icon and the message «Door
unlocked» will not appear on the display,
this means that the machine is already
heating, that the water level is above the
bottom edge of the door or that the drum
is...

columns and margins electrolux  2222electroluxwashing hints
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...

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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....

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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...

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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 washMax. wash
temperature
95°CMax. wash
temperature
60°CMax. wash
temperature
40°CMax. wash
temperature
30°C
Hand wash Do not
wash
at all
BleachingBleach in cold water Do not bleach
IroningHot iron
max 200°CWarm iron
max 150°CLukewarm iron
max 110°CDo not iron
Dry cleaningDry cleaning
in all solventsDry...

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Washing programmes
Programme/
TemperatureType of laundryOptionsDescription of
programme
Cottons
Normal
95°-
White and coloured
cotton:e.g. sheets,
tablecloths, household
linen, 
shirts, blouses,
underwear
.
Spin Reduction
//
////Main wash from 95°C
to (cold)
3 rinses 
Long spin
Cottons 
Eco
95°-40°
White and coloured
cotton economy,
lightly-normally soiled
items, shirts, blouses,
underwear.Spin Reduction
//
////Main wash from 95°C
to 40°C
3 rinses 
Long spin
Synthetics...

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Rinse
Separate rinse cycle
for cotton hand
washed items.Spin Reduction
//
/
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.Spin ReductionDrain and long spin
Programme/
TemperatureType of laundryOptionsDescription of
programme
Washing programmes
Max. load:
Cottons ........................................7 kg
Synthetics and Delicates ..............3 kg...

Programme information
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Miniprogramme
This is a complete programme that can be combined with
the following options: spin speed reduction, no spin, rinse
hold or night cycle, delayed start.
To be used for laundry which is lightly soiled or which needs
freshening up.
Max load 3 kg;
Washing temperature 30°C
Programme duration 30 minutes
Final spin speed 700 r.p.m.
Silk
Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed
synthetics items. Washing temperature is 30°C.
The...

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Programme information
Rinses
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton
garments which have been washed by hand.
The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final spin at
maximum speed. 
The spin speed can be reduced by depressing the
corresponding button. 
Drain
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes
with the Rinse Hold  and Night Cycle  option. 
Turn first the programme selector dial to O, then select
programme  Drain and...

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Care and cleaning
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 manufacturers
instructions. This will help to prevent the
formation of lime deposits.
After each wash
Leave the door open for...