Electrolux Ews 126410 W User Manual

							Stand by : once the programme has finish-
ed after a few minutes the energy saving
system will be enabled. The brightness ofthe display is reduced. By pressing any but-
ton the appliance will come out of the ener-
gy saving status.
HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
SORTING 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
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.
Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners,
hooks and poppers. Tie any belts or long
tapes.
Remove persistent stains before washing.
Rub particularly soiled areas with a special
detergent or detergent paste.
Treat curtains with special care. Remove
hooks or tie them up in a bag or net.
REMOVING STAINS
Stubborn stains may not be removed by
just water and detergent. It is therefore ad-
visable 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 turpen-
tine, lay the garment on a soft surface and
dab the stain with the fingertips and a cot-
ton cloth.
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
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
bleach.
Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten
the fabric first with acetone
1), 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.
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
(60°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.
The detergent and any additives must be
placed in the appropriate compartments of
the dispenser drawer before starting the
wash programme.
1) do not use acetone on artificial silk
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							If using liquid detergents, a programme
without prewash must be selected.
Your appliance incorporates a recirculation
system which allows an optimal use of the
concentrated detergent.
Follow the product manufacturer’s recom-
mendations on quantities to use and do
not exceed the «MAX» mark in the de-
tergent dispenser drawer.
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.
Follow the product manufacturers’ instruc-
tions on quantities to use.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 wa-
ter hardness degree is medium or high we
suggest you to add a water softener follow-
ing always the manufacturer’s instructions.
When the degree of hardness is soft, read-
just the quantity of the detergent.
WASHING PROGRAMMES
Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent
Compartment
Bawełniane
90° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed: 1000 rpm
(EWS106410W-106410S)
Maximum spin speed: 1200 rpm (EWS126410W)
Max. load 6 kg - Reduced load 3 kg
1)
White and coloured cotton (normally soiled items).
SPIN REDUCTION
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
2)
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
Syntetyczne
60° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed: 900 rpm
Max. load 3 kg - Reduced load 1,5 kg
1)
Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured
garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.
SPIN REDUCTION
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
2)
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
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							Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent
Compartment
Delikatne
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed: 700 rpm
Max. load 3 kg - Reduced load 1,5 kg
1)
Delicate fabrics: acrylics, viscose, polyester.
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
2)
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
Wełniane
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed: 1000 rpm
(EWS106410W-106410S)
Maximum spin speed: 900 rpm (EWS126410W)
Max. load 1 kg
Washing programme for machine washable wool as
well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fab-
rics with «hand washing» care symbol.
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 select the spinning programme.
SPIN REDUCTION
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
Jedwabne
30° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed: 700 rpm
Max. load 1 kg
Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and
mixed synthetic items.NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
Bielizna
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed: 1000 rpm
(EWS106410W-106410S)
Maximum spin speed: 900 rpm (EWS126410W)
Max. load 2 kg
This programme is suitable for very delicate items
such a lingerie, bras and underwear. The maximum
spin speed is automatically reduced.SPIN REDUCTION
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
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							Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent
Compartment
Soak
30°
Prewash - Soak for about 40 minutes - Stop with wa-
ter 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:
•Draining only: turn the programme selector dial to
Drain programme. (Press the button 8).
•Draining and spinning: turn the programme se-
lector dial to programme Spin, reduce the spin
speed by means of button 3, and then press button
8.
Important! This programme cannot be used for very
delicate fabrics as silk or wool. Pour the detergent for
the soak programme into the compartment marked .
At the end of the soak (after having emptied out the
water) you can select the washing programme. (First
turn the programme selector dial to 
 , then to the
programme and press the button 8).
 
Rinse
Rinse - Long spin
Maximum spin speed: 1000 rpm
(EWS106410W-106410S)
Maximum spin speed: 1200 rpm (EWS126410W)
Max. load 6 kg
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin
cotton garments which have been washed by hand.
To intensify the rinsing action, select the option EX-
TRA RINSE. The appliance will add some additional
rinses.
SPIN REDUCTION
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
Drain
Draining of water
Max. load 6 kg
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in pro-
grammes with the option selected, which ends with
water left in the tub.
  
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							Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent
Compartment
Spin
Drain and long spin
Maximum spin speed: 1000 rpm
(EWS106410W-106410S)
Maximum spin speed: 1200 rpm (EWS126410W)
Max. load 6 kg
Separate spin for hand washed garments and after
programmes with the Rinse Hold and No Spin option
selected. You can choose the spin speed by pressing
the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be
spun.
SPIN REDUCTION 
Bawełniane Eco
90° - 40°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed: 1000 rpm
(EWS106410W-106410S)
Maximum spin speed: 1200 rpm (EWS126410W)
Max. load 6 kg
White and fast coloured cotton
This programme can be selected for slightly or nor-
mally soiled cotton items. The temperature will de-
crease and the washing time will be extended. This al-
lows to obtain a good washing efficiency so saving
energy.
STANDARD PROGRAMMES for the Energy label con-
sumption values.SPIN REDUCTION
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
2)
EXTRA RINSE
Łatwe prasowanie
60° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed: 900 rpm
Max. load 1 kg
This programme can be selected for synthetic items
and mixed fabrics to be ironed. The laundry can be
gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this
way ironing is easier. Furthermore the machine will
perform additional rinses.SPIN REDUCTION
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
2)
EXTRA RINSE
Jeans
60° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed: 1000 rpm
(EWS106410W-106410S)
Maximum spin speed: 1200 rpm (EWS126410W)
Max. load 3 kg
With this programme it is possible to wash items like
pants, shirts or jackets in Jeans and also jersey realiz-
ed with hi-tech materials. (The EXTRA RINSE option
will be activated automatically).SPIN REDUCTION
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
2)
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							Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent
Compartment
Pościel
40° -30°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed: 700 rpm
Max. load 2 kg
Special programme for a single washable synthetic
blanket or duvet. 
 / OFF
For cancelling the programme which is running or to
switch the machine off .  
1) If you select the Quick or Super Quick option by pressing button 10, we recommend that you reduce the
maximum load as indicated. Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results. If you
select the Refresh or Super Refresh option, we recommend that you reduce the load even more.
2) If using liquid detergents, a programme without PREWASH must be selected.
CONSUMPTION VALUES
Programme1)Energy consumption
(KWh)2)Water consumption
(litre)2)
White Cottons 90 °C2.162
Cottons 60 °C1.359
Cottons 40 °C0.7559
Synthetics 40 °C0.545
Delicates 40 °C0.5555
Wool/ Handwash 30 °C0.350
1) Refer to the display for the programme time.
2) The consumption information shown in this chart is indicative. It can vary depending on the quantity and the type
of laundry, on the temperature of the water supply and on the ambient temperature.
Standard programmes for the Energy
Label consumption values
The cotton 60 °C economy and cotton 40
°C economy are the standard cotton pro-
grammes for normally soiled cotton laundry.
They are suitable to clean normally soiled
cotton laundry and they are the most effi-
cient programmes in terms of combinedenergy and water consumption for washing
that type of cotton laundry.
They agree with EN60456.
The actual water temperature may dif-
fer from the declared cycle tempera-
ture.
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 watersoftening powder in the machine. Do this
separately from any laundry washing, and
according to the softening powder manu-
facturers instructions. This will help to pre-
vent the formation of lime deposits.
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							AFTER EACH WASH
Leave the door open for a while. This helps
to prevent mould and stagnant smells form-
ing 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 in-
side 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 pro-
gramme.
• Use a normal measure of detergent,
must be a powder with biological proper-
ties.
EXTERNAL CLEANING
Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance
with soap and water only, and then dry
thoroughly.
Important! Do not use methylated spirits,
solvents or similar products to clean the
cabinet.
CLEANING THE DISPENSER DRAWER
The detergent dispenser drawer should be
cleaned regularly.
The washing powder and additive dispens-
er 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. Clean all
parts with water.
Clean the chamber of dispenser drawer
with a brush.
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 wash-
ing to clean off any cleaning agent resi-
dues.
Programme: Short Cotton Programme
at maximum temperature and add ap-
prox. 1/4 measuring cup of detergent.
DOOR SEAL
Check from time to time the door seal and
eliminate eventual possible objects that
could be trapped in the fold.
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							DRAIN PUMP
Regularly examine the drain pump and
make sure that it is clean.
Clean the pump regularly and/or if:
• The appliance does not drain the water.
• The drum cannot turn.
• The appliance makes an unusual noise
because of the blockage of the drain
pump.
• A problem with water draining is detected
(see chapter “What to do if...” for more
details).
Warning!
1. Disconnect the mains plug from
the mains socket.
2. Do not remove the filter while the
appliance operates. Do not clean
the drain pump if the water in the
appliance is hot. The water must
be cold before you clean the drain
pump.
To clean the drain pump:
1. Open the pump door.
2. Put a container below the recess of the
drain pump to collect the water that
flows out.3. Press the two levers and pull forward
the drainage duct to let the water flow
out.
4. When the container is full of water, put
the drainage duct back again and emp-
ty the container. Do steps 3 and 4
again and again until no more water
flows out from the drain pump.
5. Pull back the drainage duct.
6. Unscrew the filter and remove it.
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7. Remove fluff and objects from the
pump.
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							8. Make sure that the impeller of the
pump can turn. If this does not occur,
contact the service centre.
9. Clean the filter under the water tap and
put it back in the pump into the special
guides.
10. Make sure that you tighten correctly the
filter to prevent leakages.
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11. Close the drain pump door.
Warning!
Never remove the pump cover during a
wash cycle, always wait until the appliance
has finished the cycle, and is empty. When
refitting the pump cover, ensure it is se-
curely re-tightened so as to stop leaks and
young children being able to remove it.
CLEANING THE WATER INLET
FILTERS
If you notice that the machine is taking lon-
ger to fill, check that the filter in the water
inlet hose is not blocked.
1. Turn off the water tap.
2. Unscrew the water inlet hose.3. Clean the filter in the hose using a hard
bristle brush.
4. Screw the hose back onto the tap.
5. Unscrew the hose from the machine.
Keep a rug nearby because some wa-
ter may flow.
6. Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff
brush or with the piece of cloth.
7. Screw the hose back to the machine
and make sure the connection is tight.
8. Turn on the water tap.
EMERGENCY EMPTYING OUT
If the appliance cannot drain the water, pro-
ceed as follows to empty out the machine:
1. pull out the plug from the power sock-
et;
2. close the water tap;
3. if necessary, wait until the water has
cooled down;
4. open the pump door;
5. place a container on the floor below the
recess of the drain pump;
6. press the two levers and pull forward
the drainage duct to let the water flow
out;
7. when the container is full of water, put
the drainage duct back again and emp-
ty the container;
repeat this operation until water stops
flowing out;
8. if necessary clean the pump (refer to
the section ‘Drain pump’ );
9. close the drain pump door.
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							When you drain the water with the emer-
gency drain procedure, you must activate
again the drain system:
1. Put 2 litres of water in the main wash
compartment of the detergent dispens-
er.
2. Start the programme to drain the wa-
ter.
FROST PRECAUTIONS
If the machine is installed in a place where
the temperature could drop below 0°C, re-
move the remaining water from the inlet
hose and the drain pump.
1. disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket.
2. close the water tap3. unscrew the water inlet hose from the
tap;
4. put the two ends of the inlet hose in a
container and let the water flow out of
the hose.
5. empty the drain pump as described in
the ‘Emergency drain’ section.
6. when the drain pump is empty, install
the water inlet hose again.
Warning!
Make sure that the temperature is more
than 0 °C before you use the appliance
again.
The manufacturer is not responsible for
damages caused by low temperatures.
WHAT TO DO IF…
Certain problems are due to lack of simple
maintenance or oversights, which can be
solved easily without calling out an engi-
neer. Before contacting your local Service
Centre, please carry out the checks listed
below.
During machine operation it is possible that
the red pilot light of button 8 blinks, one of
the following alarm codes appears on the
display and some acoustic signals soundevery 20 seconds to indicate that the ma-
chine is not working:
•
 : problem with the water supply.
•
 : problem with the water draining.
•
 : door open.
Once the problem has been eliminated,
press the button 8 to restart the pro-
gramme. If after all checks, the problem
persists, contact your local Service Centre.
ProblemPossible cause/Solution
The washing machine does
not start:
The door has not been closed. • Close the door firmly.
The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket.
• Insert the plug into the power socket.
There is no power at the socket.
• Please check your domestic electrical installation.
The main fuse has blown.
• Replace the fuse.
The selector dial is not correctly positioned and/or the button 8
has not been pressed.
• Please turn the selector dial and press the button 8 again.
The delay start has been selected.
• If the laundry are to be washed immediately, cancel the delay
start.
The Child Safety Lock has been activated.
• Deactivate the Child Safety Lock.
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