Electrolux Ewt 1342 Instruction Book

11
6. WASHING GUIDE
6.1. Sorting and preparing your 
washing
• Sort the washing by type and care symbol (see chap-
ter 6.4: International symbols for care of textiles):  nor-
mal wash for strong washing that can resist energetic
wash and spin;  delicate wash for delicate washing that
should be treated more carefully.  For mixed loads
composed of articles of different types of fibers,
choose a program and temperature suitable for the
most fragile fiber.
 Wash white washing and color washing separately....

12
6.4. International symbols for care of textiles
NORMAL
WASH
Wash at 
95°CWash at
60°CWash at 
40°CWash at 
30°C Delicate 
wash by 
handDo not wash
DELICATE 
WASH
JAVEL WATERBleaching with chlorine (Javel water) allowed 
(only cold and with a dilute solution)Do not bleach with chlorine (Javel water)
IRONINGHigh temperature
(max 200°C)
Average temperature 
(max 150°C)Low temperature
(max 100°C)Do not iron
DRY 
CLEANINGDry cleaning 
(all usual solvents)Dry cleaning 
(all solvents except...

13
7. CARE AND CLEANING 
Do not do any cleaning operation until you have unplugged
the washing machine.
7.1. Descaling the washing machine
Normally there is no need to descale the washing machine
if the detergent was correctly proportioned.
If descaling is necessary, use a special non-corrosive pro-
duct specially designed for washing machines that you can 
find in the shops.  Respect the proportion and frequency of 
descaling shown on your packaging.
7.2. The surface
Clean the surface of your washing...

14
8. OPERATING PROBLEMS
Many checks have been carried out during the manufacture of your washing machine. During machine operation it is pos-
sible that one of the following messages appears on the display :
Problem with the water supply ............................... «No incoming water. Check tap & hose»
Problem with water draining.................................... «No drain. Check drain hose / filter»
Lid open................................................................... «Door not closed....

15
9. GUARANTEE
Depending to the Sales Company.
10. AFTER SALES SERVICE
If you have an operating problem, refer to the Operating problems section.  If any work is necessary after you have made
all your checks, your washing machine dealer is the first person authorized to take action.  Otherwise, you can always call
Consumers Help that will inform you of the address of an After Sales Service.
When you call the After Sales Service, mention the model and product number of your washing machine, and its...

16
B. FOR THE INSTALLER
1. WARNINGS
 This washing machine is heavy. Take care when
moving it.
 You must remove the packing on the washing machine
before use.  Failure to remove all transport protection
devices can cause damage to the washing machine or
nearby furniture.  The washing machine must be
unplugged while packing is being removed.
 Do not allow any one other than a qualified plumber to
make the hydraulic connections necessary to install
your washing machine.
 The washing machine must be...

17
3. INSTALLATION
3.1. Unpacking
Packing used to protect internal parts of the
washing machine during transport must be
removed before the washing machine is put
into service for the first time.
Remove all packing from the
washing machine. Tilt the washing
machine sideways and then remo-
ve the packing under the motor,
and straighten the washing machi-
ne.
Tilt the washing machine back-
wards, rotate it by a quarter of a
turn on one of its corner to remove
the transport base.
Open the washing machine...

18 - Screw on the bottom fitting of the
water inlet hose as shown in fig.1
and fig.2.
- Connect the feed hose connector
onto the water inlet tap.
- Turn on the water inlet tap.
The water inlet hose cannot be extended. If it is too short,
please contact the After Sales Department.
3.6. Drain
- Assemble the hose holder onto
the drain hose.
- Place the assembly in a drainage
pipe (or in a sink) at a height
between 70 and 100 cm. Make sure
that it will not fall out.
You must provide an air intake at the end...

The Electrolux Group. The world’s No.1 Choice.
The Electrolux Group is the world largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use. More than 55 million Electrolux Group products (such
as refrigerators, cookers, washing machines, vaccum cleaners, chain saws and lawn mowers) are sold each year to a value of approx. USD 14 billion in more than
150 countries around the world.