Electrolux Ews 12610 W User Manual

							+ 
Delicates 
+ Prewash
40° - 30° - 
Delicate fabrics,
heavy soiled fabricsSpin Reduction /Prewash, Main wash,
3 rinses 
Short spin
Max. load kg 2
** Red. load kg 1
Wool 
40° - 30° - 
Specially tested
programme for wool
garments bearing
the “Pure new wool,
non-shrink, machine
washable” label.
Spin Reduction /Main wash, 3 rinses 
Short spin
Max. load kg 1
Lingerie
40°Special programme
for extremely delicate
hand washable items.Spin Reduction /Main wash, 3 rinses 
Short spin
Max. load kg 1
Silk
30°Silk items to be
gentle washed and
spun.Spin Reduction /Main wash, 2 rinses 
Short spin
Max. load kg 1
Programme/
TemperatureType of laundryOptionsDescription of
programme
Handwash
40° - 30° - Special programme
for hand washing
fabrics.Spin Reduction /Main wash, 3 rinses 
Short spin
Max. load kg 1
Delicates 
40° - 30° - Delicate fabrics, for
example curtains.
Spin Reduction /Main wash, 3 rinses 
Short spin
Max. load kg 1.5
** Red. load kg 1
Washing programmes
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Synthetics
+ 
Economy 
+ Prewash
40°
Synthetic normally
soiled items
Spin Reduction /Prewash, Main
wash, 2 rinses 
Short spin
Max. load kg 1.5
**If you select the Super Quick option by pressing Time Manager buttons, we
recommend you to reduce the maximum load as indicated. (Red. load = redu-
ced load). Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning
results.
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							22electroluxwashing programmes 
Washing programmes
Soak
30°CHeavy soiled laundry
(not for wool and
handwash).Soak phase
Stop with water in
the tub 
Rinses
Separate rinse cycle
for cotton hand
washed items.3 rinses 
Long spin at the
maximum speed
Max. load kg 4.5
Drain
For emptying out the
last rinse water in
programmes with the
Rinse Hold, Night
Cycle option or Soak
programme.
Draining of water
SpinSeparate spin for
cottons.Spin Reduction
Drain and long spin
at the maximum
speed
Max. load kg 4.5
Programme/
TemperatureType of laundryOptionsDescription of
programme
Delicate Spin
Separate short spin
for synthetics, silk,
delicates, wool and
handwashed fabrics.
Spin ReductionDrain and short spin
Max. load kg 1.5
Spin Reduction /
O
For cancelling the
wash programme
which is running and
for switching the
machine off.
Jeans
40°Special programme
for Jeans items,
pants, shirts,
jackets.Spin Reduction /Main wash, 5 rinses 
Long spin
Max. load kg 2
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							Programme information
Wool and 
HandwashWashing programme for machine washable wool  as
well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics
with the “hand washing” care symbol  .
Jeans
With this programme it is possible to wash free time
items as pants, shirts or jackets in Jeans and also jersey
made of hi-tech materials. When selecting this
programme, the «Extra rinse» icon will appear on the
display to indicate that some extra rinses will be carried
out. This option cannot be disabled.
Silk
Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed
synthetics items. Washing temperature is 30°C.
The maximum spin speed is automatically reduced.
Soak
This is a special programme for heavily soiled laundry. The
machine performs a soak phase. 
At the end of the soak time the machine will stop auto-
maticallywith water left in the tub.
This programme cannot be used for very delicate fabrics
as silk or wool.
Before starting a new washing phase, it is necessary to
empty out the water by:
Draining only: turn the programme selector dial to
Drainprogramme (Press button 
8to start it).
Draining and spin: turn the programme selector dial to
programme Spin or Delicate Spin, reduce the spin
speed by pressing button 
3, and then press button 8.
Important!
Pour the detergent for the soak programme into the com-
partment marked 
. 
At the end of the soak (after having emptied out the water)
you can select the washing programme. First turn the pro-
gramme selector dial to O, then select the programme
and press button 
8.
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							24electroluxcare and cleaning
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 pressing button 
3. 
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 , then select
programme Drain and press button 
8.
Spin
Separate spin for hand washed garments and after
programmes with the Rinse Hold and Night Cycle option.
Before selecting this programme the selector dial must be
turned to 
O. You can choose the speed by means of the
relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun.
O = Cancelling/OFF
To reset a programme and to switch off the machine turn
the selector dial to 
O. Now can a new programme be
selected.
Eco
This  programme can be selected for slightly or normally
soiled cotton and synthetic items. The temperature will
decrease and the washing time will be extended. This
allows to obtain a good washing efficiency by saving
energy.
Delicate Spin
Separate short spin hand washed garments. It has to be
used for synthetic, delicate, wool/handwashed, silk items.
Before selecting this programme the selector dial must be
turned to 
O. You can choose the speed by means of the
relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun.
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							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.
After each wash
Leave the door open for a while. This
helps to prevent mould and stagnant
smells forming inside the appliance.
Keeping the door open after a wash
will also help to preserve the door seal.
Maintenance Wash
With the use of low temperature
washes it is possible to get a build up
of residues inside the drum. 
We recommend that a maintenance
wash be performed on a regular basis.
To run a maintenance wash:
 The drum should be empty of
laundry.
 Select the hottest cotton wash
programme.
 Use a normal measure of detergent,
must be a powder with biological
properties.
External cleaning
Clean the exterior cabinet of the
appliance with soap and water only,
and then dry thoroughly.
Cleaning the dispenser drawer
The washing powder and additive
dispenser drawer should be cleaned
regularly.
Remove the drawer by pressing the
catch downwards and by pulling it out.
Flush it out under a tap, to remove any
traces of accumulated powder.
To aid cleaning, the top part of the
additive compartment should be
removed.
Cleaning the drawer recess
Having removed the drawer, use a
small brush to clean the recess,
ensuring that all washing powder
residue is removed from the upper and
lower part of the recess.
Replace the drawer and run the rinse
programme without any clothes in the
drum.
	

	

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							26electroluxcare and cleaning
Cleaning the pump
The pump should be inspected if
 the machine does not empty and/or
spin 
 the machine makes an unusual noise
during draining due to objects such as
safety pins, coins etc. blocking the
pump. 
Proceed as follows:
 Disconnect the appliance. 
 If necessary wait until the water has
cooled down. 
 Open the pump door.
 Place a containfer close to the pump
to collect any spillage. 
 Pull out the emergency emptying
hose, place it in the container and
remove its cap.
 When no more water comes out,
unscrew the pump cover and remove
it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up
spillage of water when removing the
cover.


 Remove any objects from the pump
impeller by rotating it.
 Put the cap back on the emergency
emptying hose and place the latter
back in its seat.
 Screw the pump cover fully in.
 Close the pump door.
Warning!
When the appliance is in use and
depending on the programme selected
there can be hot water in the pump. 


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							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 retightened so as
to stop leaks and young children being
able to remove it.
Cleaning the water inlet filter
If your water is very hard or contains
traces of lime deposit, the water inlet
filter may become clogged.
It is therefore a good idea to clean it
from time to time.
Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the
water inlet hose. Clean the filter using a
hard bristle brush. Tighten up the inlet
hose. 
The dangers of freezing
If the machine is exposed to
temperatures below 0°C, certain
precautions should be taken.
 Turn off the water tap.
 Unscrew the inlet hose.
 Place the end of the emergency
emptying hose and that of the inlet
hose in a bowl placed on the floor
and let water drain out.
 Screw the water inlet hose back on
and reposition the emergency
emptying hose after having put the
cap on again.

 When you intend to start the machine
up again, make sure that the room
temperature is above 0°C.
Important!
Every time you drain the water through
the emergency emptying hose you
must pour 2 litres of water into the
main wash compartment of the
detergent drawer and then run the
drain programme. This will activate the
ECO VALVE device avoiding that part
of the detergent remains unused at
next washing.
Emergency emptying out
If the water is not discharged, proceed
as follows to empty out the machine:
 pull out the plug from the power
socket; 
 close the water tap; 
 if necessary, wait until the water has
cooled down;
 open the pump door;
 place a bowl on the floor and place
the end of the emergency emptying
hose into the bowl. Remove its cap.
The water should drain by gravity into
the bowl. When the bowl is full, put
the cap back on the hose. Empty the
bowl. Repeat the procedure until
water stops flowing out;
 clean the pump if necessary as
previously described;
 replace the emergency emptying
hose in its seat after having plugged
it;
 screw the pump cover again and
close the door.
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							28electroluxWhat to do if...
What to do if...
Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can
be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local
Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed below.
During machine operation it is possible that the redpilot light of button 
8flashes,
one of the following alarm codes appears on the display and at the same some
acoustic signals sound every 20 seconds to indicate that the machine is not
working:
●E10: problem with the water supply
●E20: problem with water draining
●E40: door open.
Once the problem has been eliminated, press button 
8to restart the programme.
If after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.
MalfunctionPossible causeSolution
The washing machine does
not start:●The door has not been
closed. 
E40.
●The plug is not properly
inserted in the power
socket.
●There is no power at the
socket.
●The main fuse has blown.
●The selector dial is not
correctly positioned and
button 
8has not been
pressed.
●The Delay Start or the Child
Safety Lock has been
selected. 
●Close firmly the door.
●Insert the plug into the
power socket.
●Please check your domestic
electrical installation.
●Replace the fuse.
●Please turn the selector dial
and press button again.
●Cancel the Delay Start or
deactivate the Child Safety
Lock. 
The machine does not fill:●The water tap is closed.E10
●The inlet hose is squashed
or kinked. E10
●The filter in the inlet hose is
blocked. E10
●The door is not properly
closed. E40
●Open the water tap.
●Check the inlet hose
connection.
●Clean the water inlet hose
filter.
●Close firmly the door.
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							MalfunctionPossible causeSolution
The machine does not
empty and/or does not spin:●The drain hose is squashed
or kinked. E20
●The drain pump is clogged.
E20
●The No Spin, Rinse Hold or
Night Cycle option or the
Soak programme has been
selected.
●The laundry is not evenly
distributed in the drum.
●Check the drain hose
connection.
●Clean the drain pump.
●Select the Drain, Spin or
Delicate Spin programme.
●Redistribute the laundry.
There is water on the floor:●Too much detergent or
unsuitable detergent
(creates too much foam)
has been used.
●Check whether there are
any leaks from one of the
inlet hose fittings. It is not
always easy to see this as
the water runs down the
hose; check to see if it is
damp.
●The drain hose is damaged.
●The cap on the emergency
emptying hose has not
been replaced after
cleaning the pump.
●Reduce the detergent
quantity or use another one.
●Check the water inlet hose
connection.
●Change it with a new one.
●Put the cap back on the
emergency emptying and
place the latter back in its
seat.
Unsatisfactory washing
results:●Too little detergent or
unsuitable detergent has
been used.
●Stubborn stains have not
been treated prior to
washing.
●The correct temperature
was not selected.
●Excessive laundry load.
●Increase the detergent
quantity or use another one.
●Use commercial products to
treat the stubborn stains.
●Check if you have selected
the correct temperature.
●Introduce into the drum less
laundry.
The machine fills then
empties immediately:●The end of the drain hose is
too low. ●Refer to relevant paragraph
in “water drainage” section.
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MalfunctionPossible causeSolution
The machine vibrates or is
noisy:●The transit bolts and
packing have not been
removed.
●The support feet have not
been adjusted.
●The laundry is not evenly
distributed in the drum.
●Maybe there is very little
laundry in the drum.
●Check the correct
installation of the appliance.
●Check the correct levelling
of the appliance.
●Redistribute the laundry.
●Load more laundry.
Spinning starts late or the
machine does not spin:●The electronic unbalance
detection device has cut in
because the laundry is not
evenly distributed  in the
drum. The laundry is
redistributed by reverse
rotation of the drum. This
may happen several times
before the unbalance
disappears and normal
spinning can resume. If,
after 10 minutes, the
laundry is still not evenly
distributed in the drum, the
machine will not spin. In this
case, redistribute the load
manually and select the
spin programme.●Redistribute the laundry.
The door will not open:●The programme is still
running.
●The door lock has not been
released.
●There is water in the drum.
●Wait the end of washing
cycle.
●Wait for the icon 
desappearing.
●Select drain or spin
programme to empty out
the water.
7.10
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