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 light of button 8 goes off. Some
acoustic signals sound for a few minutes.
If a programme or an option that ends with
water left in the tub has been set, the icon
2.8 remains displayed to indicate that the
water must be emptied out before opening
the door.The drum continues to run at regular inter-
vals until the water draining.
Follow the below instructions to empty out
the water:
1.
Turn the programme selector dial to 
.
2. Select the draining or spinning pro-
gramme.
3. Reduce the spin speed if needed, by
pressing the relevant button.
4. Press button 8.
At the end of the programme, the icon 2.8
disappears and the door can be opened.
Turn the programme selector dial to 
 to
switch the machine off.
Remove the laundry from the drum and
carefully check that the drum is empty. If
you do not intend to carry out another
wash, close the water tap. Leave the door
open to prevent the formation of mildew
and unpleasant smells.
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).
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							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.
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.
1) do not use acetone on artificial silk
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							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 kg
1)
Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured
garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.
SPIN REDUCTION
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
NIGHT CYCLE
PREWASH 
2)
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
DELICATES
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.
SPIN REDUCTION
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
NIGHT CYCLE
PREWASH
2)
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
WOOL - HANDWASH 40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm
Max. load 2 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 sin-
gle or bulky item may cause imbalance. If the appli-
ance 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
NIGHT CYCLE
SILK
30° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 700 rpm
Max. load 2 kg
Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and
mixed synthetic items.SPIN REDUCTION
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
NIGHT CYCLE
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							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 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
NIGHT CYCLE
EXTRA RINSE
DRAIN
Draining of water
Max. load 6 kg
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in pro-
grammes with the RINSE HOLD and NIGHT CYCLE
option selected.  
SPIN
Drain and long spin
Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm
Max. load 6 kg
Separate spin for hand washed garments and after
programmes with the RINSE HOLD and NIGHT CY-
CLE option selected. You can choose the spin speed
by pressing the relevant button to adapt it to the fab-
rics to be spun.SPIN REDUCTION 
COTTONS ECONOMY
90° - 40°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm
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
allows to obtain a good washing efficiency so saving
energy.SPIN REDUCTION
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
NIGHT CYCLE
PREWASH
2)
EXTRA RINSE
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							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. load 3 kg
With this programme it is possible to wash items like
pants, shirts or jackets in Jeans and also jersey real-
ized with hi-tech materials. (The Extra Rinse option
will be activated automatically).SPIN REDUCTION
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
NIGHT CYCLE
PREWASH 
2)
SPORT INTENSIVE
40° - Cold
Prewash - Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 700 rpm
Max. load 2,5 kg
This programme is suitable for washing heavily soiled
sport items. The machine will add automatically a
prewash phase without detergent before the main
wash to eliminate mud stains.SPIN REDUCTION
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
NIGHT CYCLE
EXTRA RINSE
SPORT LIGHT
30°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 700 rpm
Max. load 2,5 kg
Short programme for lightly soiled mixed fabric
sports clothes.SPIN REDUCTION
NO SPIN
 /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 9, 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.
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 water
softening powder in the machine. Do this
separately from any laundry washing, and
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							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 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;
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							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 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 tap
3. 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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							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 paragraph in «Water drainage» section.
The machine does not
empty and/or does not
spin:
The drain hose is squashed or kinked. • Check the drain hose connection.
The drain filter is clogged. 
• Clean the drain filter.
An option or a programme that ends with the water still in the tub
or that eliminates all the spinning phases has been selected.
• Select the draining or spinning programme.
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
• Redistribute the laundry.
There is water on the floor:
Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much
foam) has been used.
• Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one.
Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fit-
tings. It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the
hose; check to see if it is damp.
• Check the water inlet hose connection.
The drain or inlet hose is damaged.
• Replace it with a new one.
The filter has not been properly screwed in after cleaning action.
• Screw the filter fully in.
Unsatisfactory washing re-
sults:
Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used.
• Increase the detergent quantity or use another one.
Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing.
• Use commercial products to treat the stubborn stains.
The correct temperature was not selected.
• Check if you have selected the correct temperature.
Excessive laundry load.
• Reduce the laundry load.
The door will not open:
The programme is still running.
• Wait the end of washing cycle.
The door lock has not been released.
•
Wait until the symbol or light (depending on the model) 
has gone out.
There is water in the drum.
• Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water.
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