Electrolux Ews 10470 W User Manual

blinking to indicate that the appliance has to
be switched off. By pressing any button the
appliance will come out from the energy sav-ing status and you can set another pro-
gramme or switch the appliance off.
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.
Temperatures
95° or 90°for normally soiled white cot-
tons and linen...

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 ace-
tone
1), 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...

Washing programmes
Programme - Maximum and Minimum Tempera-
ture - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed -
Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of LaundryOptionsDetergent Com-
partment
COTTONS
90° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Spin at the maximum speed
Max. load 6 kg - Red. load 3 kg 
1)
For white and coloured cotton (normally soiled
items).
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
2)
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
SYNTHETICS
60° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm
Max. load 3 kg - Red. load 1.5 kg 
1)...

Programme - Maximum and Minimum Tempera-
ture - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed -
Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of LaundryOptionsDetergent Com-
partment
SOAK
30°
Prewash - Soak for about 40 minutes - Stop with water
in the tub
Max. load 6 kg
Special programme for heavily soiled laundry. The ma-
chine performs a soak at 30°C. At the end of this time
the machine will stop automatically with water left in the
tub.
Before starting a new washing phase, it is necessary to
empty out the water by:
•...

Programme - Maximum and Minimum Tempera-
ture - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed -
Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of LaundryOptionsDetergent Com-
partment
CURTAINS
40° - Cold
Prewash - Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 700 rpm
Max. load 2 kg
Special washing cycle for curtains which adds auto-
matically a prewash phase to eliminate the dust from the
curtains. We recommend that you DO NOT put the de-
tergent into the corresponding compartment in order to
rinse curtains before the main wash with only...

Care and cleaning
Warning! 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 manufac-
turers instructions. This will help to prevent
the formation of lime deposits.
After each wash
Leave the door open for a while. This...

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 washing
to clean off any cleaning agent residues.
Programme: Short Cotton Programme at
maximum temperature and add approx.
1/4 measuring cup of...

6. When no more water comes out, un-
screw the pump cover, using a pliers,
and remove the filter. Always keep a rag
nearby to dry up spillage of water when
removing the cover.
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7. Remove any objects from the pump im-
peller by rotating it.
8. Replace the filter into the pump paying
attention to insert it properly. When
done, screw it firmly.
9. Replace the emergency emptying cap
into the filter cover and fix it firmly.
10. Close the pump door.
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Warning! When the appliance is in use
and depending 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 replacing the cover,
ensure it is securely re-tightened so as
to stop leaks and young children being
able to remove it.
Cleaning the water inlet filters
Important! If the appliance doesnt fill, takes
long to fill water, the starting button blinks
yellow or the display...

• Screw the hose back to the machine and
make sure the connection is tight.
• Turn on the water tap.
Emergency emptying out
If the water is not discharged, proceed as
follows to empty out the machine:
1. pull out the plug from the power socket;
2. close the water tap;
3. if necessary, wait until the water has
cooled down;
4. open the pump door;
5. place a bowl on the floor. Remove the
emergency emptying cap from the filter.
The water should drain by gravity into the
bowl. When the bowl is full, refit the...