Electrolux Ewf 146410 User Manual

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.
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 sep-
arately the first time.
Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners,
hooks and...

Quantity of detergent to be used
The type and quantity of detergent will de-
pend on the type of fabric, load size, de-
gree of soiling and hardness of the water
used.
Follow the product manufacturers’ instruc-
tions 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 wash-
ing.Degrees of water hardness
Water hardness is classified in so-called “de-
grees” of hardness. Information on hard-
ness of the water in...

Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent
Compartment
Zijde - Soie
30° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 700 rpm
Max. load 1 kg
Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and
mixed synthetic items.RINSE HOLD
Lingerie
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 900 rpm
Max. load 1 kg
This programme is suitable for very delicate items
such a lingerie, bras and underwear.SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD...

Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent
Compartment
Antikreuk- Repassage facile
60°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 900 rpm
Max. load 1 kg
Selecting this programme the laundry is gently wash-
ed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing
is easier. Furthermore the machine will perform addi-
tional rinses.SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
Jeans
60° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin...

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 in-
side the drum.
We recommend that a maintenance wash
be performed on a regular basis.
To run a maintenance wash:
• The...

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 wash-
ing to clean off any cleaning agent resi-
dues.
Programme: Short Cotton Programme
at maximum temperature and add ap-
prox. 1/4 measuring...

6. When no more water comes out, un-
screw the pump cover by turning it anti-
clockwise and remove the filter. Use pli-
ers, if necessary. Always keep a rag
nearby to dry up any water spillages
when removing the cover.
Clean the filter under a tap, to remove
any traces of fluff.
7. Remove foreign bodies and fluff from
the filter seat and from the pump impel-
ler.
8. Check carefully whether the pump im-
peller rotates (it rotates jerkily). If it
doesn’t rotate, please contact your
Service Centre.
9. Put...

Warning!
When the appliance is in use and depend-
ing 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
refitting the pump cover, ensure it is secure-
ly re-tightened so as to stop leaks and
young children being able to remove it.
Cleaning the water inlet filters
If you notice that the machine is taking lon-
ger to fill, check that the filter in the water in-
let hose is...

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 youmust 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...

ProblemPossible cause/Solution
The machine does not emp-
ty and/or does not spin:
The drain hose is squashed or kinked. • Check the drain hose connection.
The drain filter is clogged. 
• 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...