Electrolux Ews 12610 W User Manual

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Use
First Use
●Ensure that the electrical and water
connections comply with the
installation instructions.
●Remove the polystryrene block and
any material from the drum.
●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 90°C or 95°C , without any
laundry in the machine, to remove
any manufacturing residue from the
drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a measure of
detergent into the dispenser drawer
and start...

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Measure out the detergent and the
fabric softener
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it
stops. Measure out the amount of
detergent required, pour it into the main
wash compartment  and, if you wish
to carry out a programme with the
prewashor soakphase, pour it into
the compartment marked  .
If required, pour fabric softener into the
compartment marked  (the amount
used must not exceed the “MAX” mark
in the drawer). Close the drawer gently.
Select the required programme
Turn the programme...

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Select the spin speed, No spin,
Rinse Hold or Night Cycle option
by pressing the button 
3
Press this button repeatedly to change
the spin speed, if you want your laundry
to be spun at a speed different from
the one proposed by the washing
machine. 
Maximum speed for cottons
programmes is: 1200 rpm;
Select the Easy Iron option by
pressing the button 4
Selecting this button the laundry is
gently washed and spun to avoid any
creasing. In this way ironing is easier.
Furthermore the...

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The icon  appears on the display
to indicate that the appliance starts
operating and the door is locked.
To interrupt a programme which is
running, press the button
8: the green
pilot light starts to flash.
To restart the programme from the
point at which it was interrupted,
pressthe button
8again.
If you have chosen a delayed start, the
machine will begin the countdown.
If an incorrect option is selected, an
integrated redpilot light of the button
8 flashes 3 times the message Erris...

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Changing a running programme is
possible only by resetting it. Turn the
programme selector dial to Oand then
to the new programme position. The
washing water in the tub will not
emptied out. Start the new programme
by pressing button 
8again.
Interrupting a programme
Press the button 
8 to interrupt a
programme which is running, the
corresponding light starts to flash. Press
this button again to restart the
programme.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to Oto cancel a...

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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
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.
Make sure that no metal objects
are...

Removing stains
Stubborn stains may not be removed
by just water and detergent. It is
therefore advisable to treat them prior
to washing.
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
turpentine, lay the garment on a soft
surface and dab the stain with the...

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beforestarting the programme.
Any fabric softener or starching
additives must be poured into the
compartment marked  before
starting the wash programme.
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...

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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Washing programmes
Programme/
TemperatureType of laundryOptionsDescription of
programme
Cottons
90° - White and coloured
cotton
Spin Reduction /Main wash, Rinses 
Long spin at
maximum speed.
Max. load kg 4.5
** Red. load kg 2
Cottons
Economy
90° - 60° - 
50° - 40°
White and
coloured cotton
economy, lightly-
normally soiledSpin Reduction /Main wash, Rinses 
Long spin at
maximum speed.
Max. load kg 4.5
+ 
Cottons
Economy +
Prewash
90° - 60° -
50° - 40°
White and
coloured...