Electrolux Ews 1230 Instruction Booklet

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14 Programme progress display
By selecting the wash programme, the pilot lights
corresponding to the various phases making up the
programme come on.
After the machine has started, only the running
phase pilot light stays on. When the programme has
finished, the End  pilot light comes on.
The END pilot light flashes in the event of
operating problems.
At the same time an alarm code appears on the
display.
E10= the machine does not fill
E20= the machine does not empty
E40= the door has not been...

Programme information
Washing programme for machine washable wool as
well as for hand washable woolens and delicate
fabrics with the “handwashing” care symbol.
These programmes have to be used for lightly or
normally soiled cotton and synthetic items. The
washing time will be reduced only by few minutes.
Cannot be used with the Quick wash  button and
E 60°- E 40°- AA 40°- programmes.
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin
the garments which have been washed by hand. The
machine performs 3...

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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....

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 laundry is...

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Operating sequence
Before the first wash we recommend that you pour 2
litres of water into the main wash compartment 
of the detergent drawer in order to activate the
ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle at 60°C, with the
machine empty, in order to remove any
manufacturing residue from the drum and tub.
Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash
compartment and start up the machine.
1. Open the door.
Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time,
shaking them out as much as...

10. Changing an option or a programme
during its cycle
It is possible to change any option before the
programme carries it out.
Before you make any change, you must pause the
washing machine by pressing the START/PAUSE
button.
Changing a running programme is possible only by
resetting it.
Turn the programme selector dial to O and then to
the new programme position. The washing water in
the tub will not emptied out. Start the new
programme by depressing the START/PAUSE
button.
11. Interrupting a...

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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,...

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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 refers
to the highest temperature for each wash programme.
** In compliance with EC directive 92/75 the consumption figures indicated on the Energy label refer to this
programme at E60°C with a load of 4 kg of cotton items.
*** Fabrics washed with this...

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Programme chart
Special 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. 
A
B
C
D
O
Selector dial
positionProgrammeAdditional
functions
4 kg
/
4 kg
1.5 kgMax.
load
0.05
-
-
-
-42
-
-
-
-45
3
10
6
-
Consumption*
Energy
kWh
Water
lt.Time
min.
Rinses  
Drain 
Spin
Delicate 
spin
Cancelling 
Programme
description
3 rinses with...

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Maintenance
Bodywork
Clean the outside of the machine with soap and
water only. Rinse with clean water and dry with a
soft cloth.
Important:do not use methylated spirits, solvents
or similar products to clean the bodywork.
Door seal
Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate
eventual possible objects that could be trapped in
the fold.
Detergent dispenser drawer
After a while, detergents and fabric softeners leave
deposits in the drawer.
Clean the drawer from time to time by rinsing it
under a...