Electrolux Ewn 14991 W Manual

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use electrolux  21
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to “O”and then
in the new selected programme.
Press the Okbutton to cancel the
programme which is running.
Now press the Start/Pausebutton to
start the new programme.
Opening the door after the
programme has started
First set the machine to pause by
pressing the Start/Pausebutton. The
corresponding message will appear on
the display.
If the “door” icon and the
message «Door unlocked» e
«Finished» will...

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22electroluxwashing 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....

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washing hintselectrolux  23
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...

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24electroluxwashing hints
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...

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International wash code symbol electrolux  25
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...

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26electroluxwashing programmes
Washing programmes
Programme/
TemperatureType of laundryOptionsDescription of
programme
Cottons
90 - 
White and coloured
cotton:e.g. sheets,
tablecloths, household
linen, 
shirts, blouses,
underwear
.
Spin Reduction
Time manager
//
//Main wash from 90°C
to (cold)
3 rinses 
Long spin
+ + 
 
Cottons Eco
90  - 40 
White and coloured
cotton economy,
lightly-normally soiled
items, shirts, blouses,
underwear.Spin Reduction
//
//Main wash from...

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washing programmeselectrolux  27
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
Delicate
Spin 
Separate short spin
for synthetics,
delicates, wool and...

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28electroluxprogramme information
Programme/
TemperatureType of laundryOptionsDescription of
programme
Washing programmes
Shirts
30
Washing cycle for
lightly soiled shirts Spin Reduction/
Main wash at 30°C 
2 rinses 
Short spin at 900 rpm
Lingerie
40
Extremely delicate
items such as
underwired bras etc. Spin Reduction
//Main wash at 40°C 
3 rinses
Short spin at max
900 rpm
Curtains
40 - 30 -
Fragile materials
such as acrylic and
most curtains which
should be washed
as...

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programme information electrolux  29
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,...

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30electroluxcare and cleaning
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....