Electrolux Ewf 8040 W User Manual

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Night Cycle  :by selecting this
option, the machine will not drain the
water of the last rinse, so as not to
wrinkle the laundry. 
As all spinning phases are suppressed,
this washing cycle is very noiseless and
it can be selectionned at night or in
times with a more economical power
rate.
On cotton, synthetic and delicates
programmes the rinses will be
performed with more water. 
When the programme has finished the
pilot lights  (End) and  (Door) are
on, the Start/Pause light and the...

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If none of 3 options is allowed with the
selected programme, the red
Start/Pause button pilot light will flash 3
times. On the contrary only the
compatible option pilot light will light up.
Select the Extra Rinse option
This button can be selected with all
programmes except the wool and hand
wash programmes. The machine
performs some additional rinses.
This option is recommended for people
who are allergic to detergents, and in
areas where the water is very soft.
Select the Start/Pause
To...

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Select the Delay start
Before you start the programme, if
you wish to delay the start, press the
Delay Start button repeatedly, to select
the desired delay. The relevant light
illuminates.
This button makes it possible to delay
the starting of the washing programme
by 2, 4, and 8 hours. 
You must select this option after you
have set the programme and before you
press the Start/Pause button.
You can cancel the delay time at any
moment, before you press the
Start/Pause button.
If you...

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emptied out. Start the new programme
by depressing the Start/Pause button
again.
Interrupting a programme
Depress the Start/Pausebutton to
interrupt a programme which is running,
the corresponding light starts to flash.
Depress the button again to restart the
programme.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to “O”to cancel
a programme which is running. Now
you can select a new programme.
Opening the door after the
programme has started
First set the machine to pause by
pressing...

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 sure that no metal objects
are left in the laundry (e.g....

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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....

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 your local
authority....

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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 95°
White cotton(heavy
soiled cotton items):
e.g. sheets,
tablecloths, household
linen.
Main wash at 95°C
3 rinses 
Long spin
Cottons 60°
White and fast
coloured cotton
(normally soiled
cotton items): work
garments, sheets,
household linen,
underwear, towels.
Main wash at 60°C
3 rinses 
Long spin
Cottons
40°-30°
Non fast coloured
cottonlightly soiled,
shirts, blouses,...

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Washing programmes
Max. Cottons load ..........................5 kg.
Max. Synthetics/Delicates load........2 kg.
Max. Wool and Handwash load ......1 kg.
Rinse 
Separate rinse cycle
for hand washed
items of cottons.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.Drain and long spin
Programme/
TemperatureType of laundryOptionsDescription of
programme...