Electrolux Ews 126510 W User Manual

the water level is too high. Do not try to
force the door!
If you cannot open the door but you need
to open it you have to switch the machine
off by turning the selector dial to 
 . After a
few minutes the door can be opened (pay
attention to the water level and temper-
ature!).
After closing the door, it is necessary to se-
lect the programme and options again and
to press button 8.
AT THE END OF THE PROGRAMME
The machine stops automatically. Three
blinking zeros ( 
 ) appear on the dis-
play.
The pilot...

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),...

WASHING PROGRAMMES
Programme
Maximum and minimum temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum spin speed
Maximum fabrics load
Type of laundry
OptionsDetergent com-
partment
COTTONS
90° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm
Max. load 6 kg - Reduced load 3 kg
1)
For white and coloured cotton (normally soiled
items).
SPIN REDUCTION
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
NIGHT CYCLE
PREWASH 
2)
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
SYNTHETICS
60° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 900 rpm
Max. load 3 kg - Reduced load 1,5...

Programme
Maximum and minimum temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum spin speed
Maximum fabrics load
Type of laundry
OptionsDetergent com-
partment
LINGERIE
40°-Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm
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
NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE
Rinse - Long spin
Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm
Max. load 6 kg
With this programme it is...

Programme
Maximum and minimum temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum spin speed
Maximum fabrics load
Type of laundry
OptionsDetergent com-
partment
EASY IRON
60° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 900 rpm
Max. load 1 kg
Selecting this programme the laundry is gently wash-
ed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way iron-
ing is easier. Furthermore the machine will perform
additional rinses.SPIN REDUCTION
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
JEANS
60° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm
Max....

according to the softening powder manu-
facturers instructions. This will help to pre-
vent the formation of lime deposits.
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...

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...

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...

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.
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...

ProblemPossible cause/Solution
The machine does not fill:
The water tap is closed. • Open the water tap.
The inlet hose is squashed or kinked. 
• Check the inlet hose connection.
The filter in the inlet hose or in the inlet valve filter are blocked.
• Clean the water inlet filters (see ‘Cleaning the water inlet filters’
for more details).
The door is not properly closed. 
• Close the door firmly.
The machine fills then emp-
ties immediately:The end of the drain hose is too low.
• Refer to relevant...