Electrolux Ewp 126300 W User Manual

							PERSONALISATION
BUZZER
The appliance is provided with an acoustic
device, which sounds in the following ca-
ses:
• at the end of the cycle;
• if there is a fault.
By pressing the 2 and 3 buttons simultane-
ously for about 6 seconds, the acoustic
signal is deactivated (except if there is a
fault). By pressing these 2 buttons again,
the acoustic signal is reactivated.
CHILD SAFETY LOCK
This device permits you to leave the appli-
ance unattended so you do not need to
worry that children might be injured by orcause damage to the appliance. This func-
tion remains enabled also when the appli-
ance is not working.
There are two different ways to set this op-
tion:
1. Before pressing button 8: it will be im-
possible to start the appliance.
2. After pressing button 8: it will be im-
possible to change any other pro-
gramme or option.
To enable or disable this option press si-
multaneously for about 6 seconds buttons
2 and 3 until on the display, the icon 
 ap-
pears or disappears.
DAILY USE
SORT OUT 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, deli-
cates, woollens.
BEFORE LOADING THE LAUNDRY
Important! Make sure that no metal
objects are left in the laundry (e.g. hair clips,
safety pins, pins). Button up pillowcases,
close zip fasteners, hooks and poppers. Tie
any belts or long tapes. Remove any hooks
(e.g curtains).• Never wash whites and coloureds to-
gether. 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.
• Rub particularly soiled areas with a spe-
cial detergent or detergent paste.
• Treat curtains with special care.
• Wash the socks and the gloves inside the
bag or a net.
Remove stubborn stains before wash-
ing:
Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water.
For dried stains, soak overnight in water
with a special detergent then rub in the
soap and water.
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 turpen-
tine, lay the garment on a soft surface and
dab the stain with the fingertips and a cot-
ton cloth.
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							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.
Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well
(whites and fast coloureds only).
Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach
(whites and fast coloureds only).
Ball point pen and glue: moisten with
acetone
2), lay the garment on a soft cloth
and dab the stain.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above,
then treat stains with methylated spirits.
Treat any residual marks with bleach.
Red wine: soak in water and detergent,
rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid,
then rinse. Treat any residual marks with
bleach.
Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten
the fabric first with acetone
2), then with
acetic acid; treat any residual marks on
white fabrics with bleach and then rinse
thoroughly.
Tar stains: first treat with stain remover,
methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with
detergent paste.
OPEN THE DOOR BY CAREFULLY
PULLING THE DOOR HANDLE
OUTWARDS
LOAD THE LAUNDRY
Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a
time, shaking them out as much as possi-
ble.
MAXIMUM LOADS
Recommended loads are indicated in the
«Washing Programmes».
General rules:
•Cotton, linen: drum full but not too
tightly packed;
•Synthetics: drum no more than half full;
•Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum
no more than one third full.
CLOSE THE DOOR GENTLY
Warning! Make sure that any fabrics
were not trapped when closing the
door.
DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES
Good washing results also depend on the
choice of detergent and use of the correct
quantities to avoid waste and protect the
environment.
Although biodegradable, detergents contain
substances which, in large quantities, can
upset the delicate balance of nature.
The choice of detergent will depend on the
type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons,
etc.), the colour, washing temperature and
degree of soiling.
All commonly available washing machine
detergents may be used in this appliance:
• powder detergents for all types of fabric,
• powder detergents for delicate fabrics
(40°C max) and woollens,
• liquid detergents, preferably for low tem-
perature wash programmes (60°C max)
for all types of fabric, or special for wool-
lens only.
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.
2) do not use acetone on artificial silk.
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							For the quantity of detergent, refer always
to what is written on the product packing.
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
“degrees” of hardness. Information on hard-
ness of the water in your area can be ob-
tained from the relevant water supply com-
pany, or from your local authority.
If the water hardness degree is medium or
high we suggest you to add a water soften-
er following always the manufacturer’s in-
structions.
When the degree of hardness is soft, read-
just the quantity of the detergent.
OPEN THE DETERGENT DISPENSER
DRAWER
 Compartment for powder or liquid de-
tergent used for main wash. 
 Compart-
ment for liquid additives (fabric softener,
starch).
Warning! If you wish to carry out the
prewash, pour the detergent among
washing items into the drum.
Warning! Depending on the type
detergent you use (powder of liquid),
ensure that the flap, placed in the main
wash compartment, is in the desired
position.FLAP FOR POWDER OR LIQUID
DETERGENT
UP- Flap position if using POWDER de-
tergent
PUSHREMOVE
TO CLEAN
DOWN - Flap position if using LIQUID
detergent during main wash
PUSHREMOVE
TO CLEAN
If the flap is not in the desired position:
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							• Remove the drawer. Push the drawer
edge outwards where indicated by the
arrow (PUSH) to facilitate drawer remov-
al.
The flap is down and you wish to use
powder detergent:
• Rotate the flap upwards. Ensure to fit the
flap completely in.
• Carefully put the drawer back.
POWDER DETERGENT
• Measure out the detergent.
• Pour the powder detergent into the main
wash compartment 
 .
The flap is up and you wish to use liq-
uid detergent:
• Rotate the flap downwards.
• Carefully put the drawer back.
LIQUID DETERGENT
120ml
60ml
• Measure out the detergent.
For the quantity of detergent, refer al-
ways to what is written on the product
packing and ensure that the detergent
can be poured in the drawer.
• Pour the liquid detergent in the compart-
ment 
 without exceeding the limit indi-
cated in the flap. The detergent must be
placed in the appropriate compartments
of the dispenser drawer before starting
the wash programme.
Warning! Do not use the flap in
DOWN position with:
• Gelatinous detergent or thick deter-
gent.
• Powder detergent.
• With programmes with prewash.
• Do not use liquid detergent if the
washing programme doesnt start
immediately.
In all above listed cases, use the flap in
UP position .
MEASURE OUT THE FABRIC
SOFTENER
Pour fabric softener or any additives into
the compartment marked 
 (do not ex-
ceed the «MAX» mark in the drawer). Any
additives must be placed in the appropriate
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							compartments of the dispenser drawer just
before starting the wash programme.CLOSE THE DETERGENT DISPENSER
DRAWER
SET YOUR WASHING PROGRAMME
The control panel permits to select a washing programmes and different options.
When an option button is selected, the corresponding pilot light is on. Otherwise it is off.
For compatibility among washing programmes and options, see the Washing Pro-
grammes. If an incorrect option is selected, the integrated red pilot light of the but-
ton 8 flashes 3 times and the display shows the message Err.
7
6
8
1234
5
1Programme selector
dialTurn the programme selector dial to the required
programme. The selector dial can be turned either
clockwise or counter-clockwise. The green pilot light
of the button 8 starts flashing: the appliance is now
switched on.
If you turn the programme selector dial to another
programme when the appliance is working, the red
pilot light of the button 8 will flash 3 times and the
message Err is displayed to indicate a wrong selec-
tion. The appliance will not perform the new selected
programme.
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							   • To switch the appliance off, turn the programme se-
lector dial to the position 
 .
• To cancel or change a running programme, switch
the appliance off by turning the programme selector
dial to the position 
 . Select the new programme by
turning the selector to the desired programme. Start
the new programme by pressing the button 8 again.
The water in the tub will be not emptied out.
2Temperature buttonPush the temperature button to select the most
suitable temperature for washing your laundry .
 : Cold wash.
3Spin reduction and
Rinse Hold Spin reduction
By selecting a programme, the appliance proposes auto-
matically the maximum spin speed provided for that pro-
gramme.
Press this button repeatedly to change the spin speed, if
you want your laundry to be spun at a different speed.
The relevant light illuminates.
 Rinse Hold
By selecting this function the water of the last rinse is not
emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. Before
opening the door it will be necessary to empty out the
water.
To empty out the water, please read the paragraph
«At the end of the programme».
4Super QuickBy pressing this button the corresponding pilot light illu-
minates.
Short cycle for lightly soiled items or for laundry which
needs only freshening up.
With this option, a reduced load of laundry is recommen-
ded:
• Cottons 3 kg
• Synthetics and delicates 1,5 kg
2
+
4
Extra RinseThis appliance is designed for saving water. However, for
people with very delicate skin (allergic to detergents) it
may be necessary to rinse the laundry using an extra
quantity of water.
Press simultaneously the buttons 2 and 4 for some sec-
onds: the pilot light 7.2 comes on. This function stays
permanently on. To remove it press the same buttons
again until the pilot light 7.2 goes off.
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							5Display
5.1
5.2
5.3
The display shows the following information:
5.1 Delay Start icon
5.2 Child safety lock
This device permits you to leave the appliance unatten-
ded during its functioning.
5.3
•Duration of the selected programme
After selecting a programme, the duration is displayed
in hours and minutes (for example 
 ). The dura-
tion is calculated automatically on the basis of the
maximum recommended load for each type of fabric.
After the programme has started, the time remaining is
updated every minute.
•Delayed start
The selected delay set by pressing the relevant button
appears on the display for a few seconds, then the du-
ration of the selected programme is displayed again.
The delay time value decreases by one unit every hour
and then, when 1 hour remains, every minute.
•Alarm codes
In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes
can be displayed, for example 
 (see paragraph
«What to do if...»).
•Incorrect option selection
If an option which is not compatible with the set wash
programme is selected, the message Err is displayed
at the bottom of the display for a few seconds and the
integrated red light of button 8 start flashing.
•End of programme
When the programme has finished a zero ( 
 ) is dis-
played, the pilot light 7.3illuminates, the pilot light of
button 8 goes out and the door can be opened.
6Delay StartThe programme can be delayed from 30 min - 60 min -
90 min, 2 hours and then by 1 hour up to a maximum of
20 hours by means of this button.
Before you start the programme, if you wish to delay the
start, press this button to select the desired delay.
The selected delay time value will appear on the display
for a few seconds, then the duration of the programme
will appear again.
    You must select this option after you have set the pro-
gramme and before you start the programme.
You can cancel or modify the delay time at any moment,
before you press button 8.
Selecting the delay start :
• Select the programme and the required options.
• Select the delay start by pressing button 6.
• Press button 8:
– the appliance starts its hourly countdown.
– the programme will start after the selected delay has
expired.
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							    Cancelling the Delay Start after having started the pro-
gramme:
• Set the appliance to PAUSE by pressing button 8.
•
Press button 6 once. On the display will appear 
 .
• Press button 8 again to start the programme.
  
• The selected delay can be changed only after se-
lecting the washing programme again.
• The door will be locked throughout the delay time.
If you need to open the door, you must first set
the appliance to PAUSE by pressing button 8 and
wait a few minutes before opening the door. After
you have closed the door, press the same button
again.
The Delay Start cannot be selected with the drain-
ing programme.
.
7.1
7.2
7.3
Indicator pilot lights• When you start the programme by pressing the button
8, the washing phase pilot light (7.1) illuminates. This
means that the appliance is operating.
• The additional rinses pilot light (7.2) illuminates when
the appliance performs an extra rinse.
• When the programme has finished the end cycle pilot
light (7.3) comes on.
8Start/PauseStart the programme by pressing the button 8
• To start the selected programme, press the button 8,
the corresponding green pilot light stops flashing. The
pilot light 7.1 illuminates to indicate that the appliance
starts operating and the door is locked. If you have
chosen a delayed start, the appliance will begin the
countdown.
   • To interrupt a programme which is running, press the
button 8: the corresponding green pilot light starts
flashing. It is possible to change some options of a
running programme before the programme carries
them out.
• To restart the programme from the point at which it
was interrupted, press the button 8.
• After the programme has started the door is locked. If,
for any reason, you need to open the door, set firstly
the appliance to PAUSE by pressing the button 8. Af-
ter a few minutes it will be possible to open the door.
    If the door remains locked, this means that the appliance
is already heating or that the water level is too high. In
any case, do not try to force the door!
If you cannot open the door but you need to open it you
have to switch the appliance off by turning the selector
dial to 
 . After a few minutes the door can be opened
(pay attention to the water level and temperature!).
After closing the door, it is necessary to select the pro-
gramme and options again and to press the button 8.
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							AT THE END OF THE PROGRAMME
The appliance stops automatically. The pilot
light of the button 8 and the pilot light 7.3il-
luminates. The display shows a zero.
If a programme or an option that ends with
water left in the tub has been selected, the
door is locked to indicate that the water
must be emptied out before opening the
door.
Follow the below instructions to empty out
the water:
•
Turn the programme selector dial to 
 .
• Select the draining or spinning pro-
gramme.
• Reduce the spin speed if needed, by
pressing the relevant button.
• Press the button 8.
At the end of the programme, the door can
be now opened. Turn the programme se-
lector dial to 
 to switch the appliance off.
Remove the laundry from the drum and
carefully check that the drum is empty. If
you do not intend to carry out another
wash, close the water tap. Leave the door
open to prevent the formation of mildew
and unpleasant smells.
Warning! If there are children or pets
in the house, activate the child safe-
ty device in the inner side of the door
frame (for more details read  Childsafety in the chapter Safety Informa-
tion).
Stand by : during programme setting up
and once the programme has finished, if
the programme selector dial and any button
are not touched, after a few minutes the en-
ergy saving system is enabled. The pilot
lights and the display go off. The green pilot
light of the button 8 flashes with a low fre-
quency. By pressing any button the appli-
ance will come out of the energy saving
status.
DOOR SEAL
At the end of every cycle, check from the
door seal and remove objects that could be
trapped in the fold.
WASHING PROGRAMMES
Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature
- Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed - Maxi-
mum Fabrics Load - Type of LaundryOptionsDetergent
Compart-
ment
 COTTON
95°- 
 (Cold)
Main wash - Rinses - Maximum spin speed: 1000 rpm
for model EWP 106300W (1200 rpm for model EWP
126300W)
Max. load 6 kg - Reduced load 3 kg
White, coloured cotton and linen. Normally soiled
items.
SPIN REDUCTION,
RINSE HOLD,
SUPER QUICK
1),
EXTRA RINSE,
DELAY START
 +  COTTON WITH PREWASH
95° - 
 (Cold)
Prewash - Main wash - Rinses - Maximum spin speed:
1000 rpm for model EWP 106300W (1200 rpm for model
EWP 126300W)
Max. load 6 kg - Reduced load 3 kg
White, coloured cotton and linen. Heavy soiled items.
SPIN REDUCTION,
RINSE HOLD,
SUPER QUICK
1),
EXTRA RINSE,
DELAY START
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							Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature
- Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed - Maxi-
mum Fabrics Load - Type of LaundryOptionsDetergent
Compart-
ment
  COTTON ECONOMY
60° - 40°
Main wash - Rinses - Maximum spin speed: 1000 rpm
for model EWP 106300W (1200 rpm for model EWP
126300W)
Max. load 6 kg
White and coloured cotton. This programme can be
selected for slightly or normally soiled cotton items. The
temperature will decrease and the washing time will be
extended. This allows to obtain a good washing efficien-
cy by saving energy.SPIN REDUCTION,
RINSE HOLD,
EXTRA RINSE,
DELAY START
 SYNTHETIC
60° - 
 (Cold)
Main wash - Rinses - Maximum spin speed: 1000 rpm
for model EWP 106300W (1200 rpm for model EWP
126300W)
Max. load 3 kg - Reduced load 1,5 kg
Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured gar-
ments, non-shrink shirts, blouses . Normally soiled items.
SPIN REDUCTION,
RINSE HOLD,
SUPER QUICK
1),
EXTRA RINSE,
DELAY START
 MIXED FABRICS
Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Maximum spin speed: 1000 rpm
for model EWP 106300W (1200 rpm for model EWP
126300W)
Max. load 3 kg
Highly energy efficient cold wash programme for lightly
soiled laundry. This programme requires a detergent
which is active in cold water.SPIN REDUCTION,
RINSE HOLD,
EXTRA RINSE,
DELAY START
 DELICATES
40°- 
 (Cold)
Main wash - Rinses - Maximum spin speed: 700 rpm
Max. load kg 3 - Reduced load 1,5 kg
Delicate fabrics: acrylics, viscose, polyester . Normally
soiled items.
RINSE HOLD,
SUPER QUICK1),
EXTRA RINSE,
DELAY START
  WOOL/ HANDWASH 
40°-  (Cold)
Main wash - Rinses - Maximum spin speed: 1000 rpm
for model EWP 106300W (1200 rpm for model EWP
126300W)
Max. load 2 kg
Machine washable wool, hand washable woollens
and delicate fabrics with «hand washing» care sym-
bol. Note: A single or bulky item may cause imbalance.
If the appliance doesn’t perform the final spin phase, add
more items, redistribute the load manually and then se-
lect the spinning programme.
SPIN REDUCTION,
RINSE HOLD,
DELAY START
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