Electrolux Ewi 1235 Instruction Booklet

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When the programme has finished, the (end)
pilot light comes on and the  (Door) pilot light
goes off.
The (Door) pilot light indicates if during the
washing cycle the door can be opened:
•Light on: the door can be opened
(when the washing machine is set to PAUSE, the
(Door) pilot light will go off).
•Light off: the door cannot be opened 
(when the washing machine is set to PAUSE, the
(Door) pilot light will start to flash)
The  (end) pilot light flashes in the event of
operating problems and the...

If an option which is not compatible with the set wash
programme is selected, the message Erris
displayed for 2 seconds.
In the event of operating problems, some alarm
codes can be displayed, for example E20 (see
paragraph “Something not working”).
When the programme has finished a flashing zero
is displayed. The door can be opened when the 
(Door) pilot light has gone out and if the  (rinse
hold) optionhas notbeen selected.
End of programme
Alarm codes
Incorrect option selection
12
132984410.qxd...

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Programme information
Washing programme for machine washable wool as
well as for hand washable woollens and delicate
fabrics with the “hand washing” care symbol.
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 1200 r.p.m.
You can reduce the speed by means of button  to
adapt it to the fabrics to be spun.
Hand washed garments can be softened with this
programme.
The machine performs 1...

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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
95°for normally soiled white cottons and linen
(e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths,
sheets...). 
60°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)....

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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.
Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on
quantities to use.
Use less detergent if:
– you are washing a small load,
– the...

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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 cleaning in
perchlorethylene,
petrol, pure...

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4. Switch the machine on
To switch the machine on, press the ON/OFF button
:
the mains-on light comes on. The display will
show three flashing dashes or a blinking zero.
5. Select the desired programme
Turn the programme selector dial to the desired
position: the display will show the duration of the
selected programme.
The lights corresponding to the different phases
making up the selected programme light on. 
6. Select the spin speed 
or option 
Depress the spin speed button  to choose the...

If you have chosen a delayed start, the washing
machine will begin the countdown.
The display will show the duration of the programme
or the selected delay.
10. How to change an option or a
programme during its cycle
Before you make any change, you must pause the
machine by pressing the START/PAUSE button  .
It is possible to change any phase before the
programme carries it out.
Changing a running programme is possible only by
cancelling it and selecting a new programme. 
The machine will resume the...

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13 Opening the door after the
programme has started
You can open the door, after having set the washing
machine to PAUSE, provided the following
conditions exist:
• the washing machine has not heated beyond 55°C;
• the level of the water is not high;
• the drum is not turning.
If these requirements are met, the (Door) pilot
light will be onand, when you pause the washing
machine, it will go out: the door can be opened.
Should it not be possible to open the door, and
should it be absolutely...

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Programme chart
Washing programmes
* The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative, as it may vary depending on
the quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature. It corresponds
to the highest temperature for each wash programme and to a wash load, for cotton, of 5 kg.
** In compliance with EC directive 92/75, the consumption figures indicated on the energy label refer to the
60°C wash programme for cotton with a load of 5...